Anterior cervical fusion utilizing an iliac-crest graft is often associated with pain at the donor site and graft collapse or dislocation. These problems were overcome by a surgical technique using circular fresh-frozen fibular grafts. This provides the strongest possible graft, and affords an opportunity to combine autogenous with homologous bone. There is minimal risk of infection, and the grafts can be soaked in an antibiotic solution as an added precaution. The technique is relatively easy, and postoperative results with regard to graft integrity, restoration of function, and resolution of pain are excellent.

Cervical Vertebrae↗

PubMed1991

Cerebral vasospasm.

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PubMed1977

Giant serpentine aneurysm. Report of two cases.

The authors describe two cases of giant middle cerebral artery aneurysms presenting as mass lesions. Angiograms in each case revealed a distinctive serpentine vascular channel surrounded by an avascular area causing a "mass effect." Both lesions were resected in toto with excellent clinical results. Similar lesions in the literature are noted and the pathophysiology and origin of this group of aneurysms are discussed.

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