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Zero-P: a new zero-profile cage-plate device for single and multilevel ACDF. A single Institution series with four years maximum follow-up and review of the literature on zero-profile devices by Barbagallo, Giuseppe M. V., Romano, Dario, Certo, Francesco, Milone, Pietro, Albanese, Vincenzo

“…Purpose To analyze the prospectively collected data in a series of patients treated with single- or multilevel ACDF with a stand-alone, zero-profile device,…”
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Disappearance of degenerative, non-inflammatory, retro-odontoid pseudotumor following posterior C1–C2 fixation: case series and review of the literature by Barbagallo, Giuseppe M. V., Certo, Francesco, Visocchi, Massimiliano, Palmucci, Stefano, Sciacca, Giovanni, Albanese, Vincenzo

“…Purpose Retro-odontoid pseudotumor, not related to inflammatory or traumatic conditions, is an uncommon pathology. Atlanto-axial instability has been advocated…”
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Hybrid Implants in Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery: The State of the Art and New Trends for Multilevel Degenerative Disc Disease by Visocchi, Massimiliano, Marino, Salvatore, Ducoli, Giorgio, Barbagallo, Giuseppe M V, Pasqualino, Ciappetta, Signorelli, Francesco

“…Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) still represents the first surgical option in the treatment of cervical degenerative disc disease (DDD) but is…”
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Image-Guided Surgery in Complex Skull Base and Facial Fractures: Initial Experience on the Role of Intra-Operative Computer Tomography by Certo, Francesco, Altieri, Roberto, Crimi, Salvatore, Gurrera, Giorgio, Cammarata, Giacomo, Visocchi, Massimiliano, Bianchi, Alberto, Barbagallo, Giuseppe M V

“…Surgery of fractures involving the skull base and the facial skeleton often presents challenges that should be addressed to prevent secondary brain injuries…”
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Editorial: Updates on current protocols for the management of brain and spine malignancies by Ius, Tamara, Ricciardi, Luca, Barbagallo, Giuseppe M, Thomé, Claudius, Raco, Antonino

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Plectin plays a role in the migration and volume regulation of astrocytes: a potential biomarker of glioblastoma by Žugec, Maja, Furlani, Borut, Castañon, Maria J, Rituper, Boštjan, Fischer, Irmgard, Broggi, Giuseppe, Caltabiano, Rosario, Barbagallo, Giuseppe M V, Di Rosa, Michelino, Tibullo, Daniele, Parenti, Rosalba, Vicario, Nunzio, Simčič, Saša, Pozo Devoto, Victorio Martin, Stokin, Gorazd B, Wiche, Gerhard, Jorgačevski, Jernej, Zorec, Robert, Potokar, Maja

“…The expression of aquaporin 4 (AQP4) and intermediate filament (IF) proteins is altered in malignant glioblastoma (GBM), yet the expression of the major…”
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Odontoid process and clival regeneration with Chiari malformation worsening after transoral decompression: an unexpected and previously unreported cause of “accordion phenomenon” by Visocchi, Massimiliano, Trevisi, Gianluca, Iacopino, Domenico Gerardo, Tamburrini, Gianpiero, Caldarelli, Massimo, Barbagallo, Giuseppe M. V.

“…Purpose Transoral odontoidectomy followed by occipito-cervical fixation is a widely used approach to relieve ventral compressions at the craniovertebral…”
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Pros and cons of a minimally invasive percutaneous subdural drainage system for evacuation of chronic subdural hematoma under local anesthesia by Certo, Francesco, Maione, Massimiliano, Altieri, Roberto, Garozzo, Marco, Toccaceli, Giada, Peschillo, Simone, Barbagallo, Giuseppe M.V.

“…•There is no consensus about surgical treatment of chronic subdural hematoma•Chronic subdural hematoma can be managed by a minimal invasive technique•General…”
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Early results and review of the literature of a novel hybrid surgical technique combining cervical arthrodesis and disc arthroplasty for treating multilevel degenerative disc disease: opposite or complementary techniques? by Barbagallo, Giuseppe M. V., Assietti, Roberto, Corbino, Leonardo, Olindo, Giuseppe, Foti, Pietro V., Russo, Vittorio, Albanese, Vincenzo

“…We report the clinical and radiological results on the safety and efficacy of an unusual surgical strategy coupling anterior cervical discectomy and fusion and…”
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Hybrid implants in anterior cervical decompressive surgery for degenerative disease by Visocchi, Massimiliano, Marino, Salvatore, Ducoli, Giorgio, Barbagallo, Giuseppe, Ciappetta, Pasqualino, Signorelli, Francesco

“…Background: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) still represent the mainstream surgical approach in the treatment of degenerative cervical…”
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Bilateral tubular minimally invasive surgery for low-dysplastic lumbosacral lytic spondylolisthesis (LDLLS): analysis of a series focusing on postoperative sagittal balance and review of the literature by Barbagallo, Giuseppe M. V., Piccini, Mario, Alobaid, Abdulrazzaq, Al-Mutair, Abdulaziz, Albanese, Vincenzo, Certo, Francesco

“…Purpose To report our early experience with minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in low-dysplastic lumbosacral lytic spondylolisthesis (LDLLS), and to analyze the…”
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Spine surgery and clinical research in Italy by Lamartina, Claudio, Barbagallo, Giuseppe M. V.

“…Issue Title: 4th Special Issue of the Società Italiana di Chirurgica Vertebrale G.I.S. May 2013…”
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5-ALA fluorescence-assisted surgery in pediatric brain tumors: Report of three cases and review of the literature by Barbagallo, Giuseppe M. V., Certo, Francesco, Heiss, Kathrin, Albanese, Vincenzo

“…Abstract 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) has been used for the last 5 years to increase the extent of resection in adult brain tumors, mostly glioblastomas, but…”
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Management of spinal infection: a review of the literature by Lener, Sara, Hartmann, Sebastian, Barbagallo, Giuseppe M. V., Certo, Francesco, Thomé, Claudius, Tschugg, Anja

“…Spinal infection (SI) is defined as an infectious disease affecting the vertebral body, the intervertebral disc, and/or adjacent paraspinal tissue and…”
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Restoration of Thoracolumbar Spine Stability and Alignment in Elderly Patients Using Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS). A Safe and Feasible Option in Degenerative and Traumatic Spine Diseases by Barbagallo, Giuseppe M V, Raudino, Giuseppe, Visocchi, Massimiliano, Alobaid, A Abdulrazzaq, Al-Mutair, A Abdulaziz, Naveen, Thomas, Certo, Francesco

“…Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), including percutaneous pedicle-screw fixation (PPSF), mini-open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (m-open TLIF),…”
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Radiological evaluation of ex novo high grade glioma: velocity of diametric expansion and acceleration time study by Altieri, Roberto, Certo, Francesco, Rocca, Giuseppe La, Melcarne, Antonio, Garbossa, Diego, Bianchi, Alberto, Crimi, Salvatore, Pluchino, Alessandro, Peschillo, Simone, Barbagallo, Giuseppe M.V.

“…One of the greatest neuro-oncological concern remains the lack of knowledge about the etiopathogenesis and physiopathology of gliomas. Several studies reported…”
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Three-Dimensional, High-Definition Exoscopic Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Valid Alternative to Microscope-Assisted Surgery by Barbagallo, Giuseppe M V, Certo, Francesco

“…Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) remains one of the most commonly taught procedures during residency and one of the most frequently performed by…”
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Giant cell ependymoma of the cervical spinal cord: case report and review of the literature by Barbagallo, Giuseppe M. V., Caltabiano, Rosario, Parisi, Giuseppe, Albanese, Vincenzo, Lanzafame, Salvatore

“…Ependymomas account for 2–6% of all central nervous system neoplasms. They develop from the ependymal cells that line the ventricular cavities of the brain and…”
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Review of current microsurgical management of insular gliomas by Signorelli, Francesco, Guyotat, Jacques, Elisevich, Kost, Barbagallo, Giuseppe M. V.

“…The insular lobe is a functionally complex structure, harbouring peculiar anatomical and vascular features and specific neuronal connectivity with surrounding…”
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Multilevel mini-open TLIFs and percutaneous pedicle screw fixation: description of a simple technical nuance used to increase intraoperative safety and improve workflow. Tips and tricks and review of the literature by Barbagallo, Giuseppe M. V., Certo, Francesco, Visocchi, Massimiliano, Sciacca, Giovanni, Piccini, Mario, Albanese, Vincenzo

“…We describe a technical variation used to enhance intraoperative safety and efficiency in multilevel percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (PPSFs) and mini-open…”
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