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This article discusses a rare condition called complete posterior atlantoaxial dislocation (PAAD) with an unfractured odontoid process (UFOP), which is a traumatic injury to the craniocervical junction. The main objective of treatment is to preserve neurological function and restore spine stability. Traditional approaches for odontoidectomy, such as transnasal and transoral routes, are technically challenging and associated with complications. The article presents a case report of a patient with PAAD and describes a novel endoscopic surgical approach called Anterior Full-Endoscopic Transcervical (AFETA) Odontoidectomy, which provides a safer alternative for the treatment of this condition. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses a case report of a patient who underwent a surgical procedure called transorbital neuroendoscopic surgery (TONES) to treat a frontal epidural hematoma. TONES is a minimally invasive approach that has been shown to have better cosmetic outcomes and shorter hospital stays compared to other skull base surgeries. The article highlights that there are no reported cases of managing epidural hematomas through TONES and no reports of the local experience and results in Latin America. The authors conclude that TONES is a safe and effective approach for treating skull base pathologies, including traumatic brain injuries, and should be encouraged in Latin America. [Extracted from the article]

This document is a reply to a letter to the editor regarding a scoping review on Collet-Sicard Syndrome (CSS). The authors of the original article thank Dr. Nathan Beucler for his interest and explain their research methodology. They conducted a systematic search of articles that mentioned CSS in the title and focused on patients with involvement of cranial nerves IX-XII. They did not analyze outcomes due to the variability of etiologies and lack of homogeneity between studies. The authors acknowledge Dr. Beucler's insights and suggest that their research, along with his suggestions, could lead to further investigation on CSS treatment options and functional outcomes. [Extracted from the article]