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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 article, published in the Journal of Neurological Surgery, discusses penetrating transorbital brain injuries (TOBIs), which are relatively rare and unique types of trauma. The diagnosis of TOBI requires a high degree of suspicion, thorough clinical examination, and appropriate imaging. Treatment options for TOBI include conservative and surgical approaches, but there is little evidence of their effectiveness and superiority. The article presents a case series of TOBI, describing the foreign body, surgical approach, outcomes, and complications, and also reviews the available literature. The authors conclude that prompt surgical management is crucial for TOBI, and they discuss the use of transorbital neuroendoscopic surgery as a viable and secure approach. [Extracted from the article]