I have always maintained that of all the neurosciences we must master to care best for our patients, the most important one for us, as neurosurgeons, is neuroanat-omy. Neuroanatomy is the cornerstone on which we build our understanding of the structure and function of the human brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. I vividly recall spending countless hours of my neurosurgical residency rea...

Objective: The microsurgical anatomy of the anterior cerebral artery (ACA), anterior communicating artery (ACoA), distal anterior cerebral artery (DACA) and its branches is complex and is known for its frequent variations. The purpose of this study was to document the microsurgical anatomy of this region in Indian population. Methods: Ten anterior cerebral artery complexes from cadaveric brain ...

Microsurgical techniques have been used in many surgical specialties as well as a broad application in surgical research.. It demands high technical skills and continued training. The microsurgical skills should be first mastered in the lab before to be employed in the clinical practice. The microsurgical lab has a dual role: the training of residents and specialized surgeons and the support fo...

SUMMARY There have been several cases of microvascular repair of traumatically avulsed or amputated ears in the literature. It seems that, if possible at the time of operation, microsurgical techniques yield the best results. However, because of the nature, complexity, and acuity of traumatic injuries, this option is not always feasible. Although the possibility of microsurgical repair exists, ...