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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, 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]

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]