Translational Neuroanatomy: Recent Updates and Future Perspectives

A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Neurosurgery and Neuroanatomy".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2025 | Viewed by 474

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Interests: neuroanatomy; peripheral nerves; skull base; brain imaging; psychology; personality psychology; psychotraumatology

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Dear Colleagues,

Translational research is based on an approach that aims to convert basic research results into practical applications. In biomedical sciences, this perspective is also referred to as bench to bedside. An essential aspect of translational research is that their outcomes generate scientific and operational innovations and, as a result, benefit clinical practice. This Special Issue aims to refer to the traditional research paradigm in reference to neuroanatomy as a broadly understood part of neuroscience. Thus, this Special Issue "Translational Neuroanatomy: Recent Updates and Future Perspectives" aims to enable researchers and authors to present a wide range of reports on the following topics:

  • New neuroanatomical concepts, especially neuroanatomical studies, based on new methods or new approaches;
  • Original research that may potentially change the direction of thinking about a specific issue or topic related to central or peripheral nervous system’s structure and function;
  • Basic and clinical research extending the existing knowledge on the nervous system in the context of clinical practice;
  • Neuroanatomical techniques used to study neuroanatomy.

High-quality original research papers, reviews, and meta-analyses on topics related to the structure and functioning of the brain and the nervous system are also welcome.

Dr. Grzegorz Wysiadecki
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Keywords

  • neuroanatomy
  • clinical neuroscience
  • central or peripheral nervous system

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The Arterial Anatomy of the Cerebellum—A Comprehensive Review
by Malwina Błaszczyk, Kajetan Ochwat, Sandra Necka, Maria Kwiecińska, Patryk Ostrowski, Michał Bonczar, Andrzej Żytkowski, Jerzy Walocha, Jerzy Mituś and Mateusz Koziej
Brain Sci. 2024, 14(8), 763; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci14080763 - 29 Jul 2024
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The cerebellum, a major feature of the hindbrain, lies posterior to the pons and medulla and inferior to the posterior part of the cerebrum. It lies beneath the tentorium cerebelli in the posterior cranial fossa and consists of two lateral hemispheres connected by [...] Read more.
The cerebellum, a major feature of the hindbrain, lies posterior to the pons and medulla and inferior to the posterior part of the cerebrum. It lies beneath the tentorium cerebelli in the posterior cranial fossa and consists of two lateral hemispheres connected by the vermis. The cerebellum is primarily supplied by three arteries originating from the vertebrobasilar system: the superior cerebellar artery (SCA), the anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA), and the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA). However, variations of the cerebellar arteries may occur, such as duplication of the SCA, SCA creating a common trunk with the posterior cerebral artery, triplication of the AICA, and agenesis of PICA, amongst others. Knowledge of the arterial anatomy of the cerebellum is crucial, as inadequate blood supply to this region can result in diminished motor functioning, significantly impacting the quality of life for patients. The present study demonstrated the importance of adequate anatomical knowledge of the arteries supplying the cerebellum. The PubMed and Embase databases were searched to gather articles on the anatomical characteristics and variations of the arterial supply of the cerebellum. It is the most comprehensive and up-to-date review available in the literature. The possible variations of these vessels may be clinically silent or present with clinical symptoms such as neurovascular compression syndromes of the cranial nerves and aneurysms. With a comprehensive understanding of the cerebellar arterial system, physicians can enhance their diagnostic and treatment capabilities, ultimately leading to more effective management of cerebellar vascular-related issues and other neurological deficits. Full article
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