Facial pain may seem like a minor inconvenience, but in some cases, this symptom can be linked to more serious conditions that require specialized att...
What are the best treatments for cervical and lumbar pain?
Cervical and lumbar pain affects millions of people, limiting their quality of life and mobility. Fortunately, there are effective treatments to allev...
How is the intraventricular endoscopy procedure performed and what are its benefits?
Intraventricular endoscopy is an advanced neurosurgical procedure that has revolutionized the treatment of various brain conditions, especially tumors...
Surgical Management of Meningioma: Explore Options in Costa Rica
Meningioma is a type of brain tumor that, although usually benign, can significantly impact a patient's quality of life....
What is a ventriculoperitoneal shunt?
A ventriculoperitoneal shunt is a neurosurgical procedure designed to treat hydrocephalus, a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation of ...
How is pituitary surgery performed and in what cases is it applied?
The pituitary gland, also known as the hypophysis, is a crucial structure in the endocrine system located at the base of the brain, just behind the no...
What is transnasal endoscopic surgery?
Medicine has advanced enormously in recent decades, leading to increasingly precise and less invasive surgical techniques to treat a variety of medica...
Diagnosis and Treatment of Brain Gliomas
Brain gliomas are malignant tumors that originate in the glial cells of the brain and can severely affect brain function....
Diagnosis and treatment of idiopathic intracranial hypertension
When I started studying for a medicine at the National Autonomous University of Mexico many years ago, I did so motivated by my passion for medicine, ...
What is Chiari malformation?
Arnold Chiari malformation occurs when brain tissue extends into the spinal canal. Yes, it sounds complex and it is, that's why I always try to be ver...