MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Turkish Neurosurgery' source. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:15:45 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639746&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274963%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The results implied NKN could protect brain against injury caused by cerebral ischemia. PMID: 22274963 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639746 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639745&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274964%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Exogenous progesterone at levels twenty times above its physiologic range in chick embryos causes NTDs. FA supplementation decreases the frequency of NTDs but does not abolish them. PMID: 22274964 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639745 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639744&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274965%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our data suggested that modifying details of aspiration operation may contribute to the improved prognosis of ICH patients. PMID: 22274965 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639744 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639743&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274966%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: LP shunt is safe and effective in IIH. Results in terms of improvement in vision were better in good pre operatively vision group. PMID: 22274966 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639743 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639742&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274967%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The rate of scalp wound infections following earthquake-induced craniocerebral trauma, which was dominated by Grampositive Staphylococcus aureus infection, has been markedly elevated in recent years. Early debridement and suturing, nutritional support and application of sensitive antibiotics can augment the therapeutic effect. PMID: 22274967 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639742 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639741&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274968%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: MVD+PSR was obviously superior to MVD in completely eliminating pain in short-term period after operation, however, longer pain-free rate need even longer time to follow up. Identifying the responsible vascular exactly and handling it reasonably were key to both groups. PMID: 22274968 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639741 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639740&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274969%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: EDH is recognized as one of the most rewarding neurosurgical emergencies. It must be diagnosed in the early period of the trauma and evacuated early to prevent potential mortality and morbidity. Different factors affect the outcome of extradural haematoma Surgery including age of the patient, presence of cranial fractures, associated brain lesions and pre-operative neurological condition of patient, duration of time interval between onset of coma and surgical intervention. Better prognosis is seen in patients less than 10 years of age. PMID: 22274969 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639740 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639739&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274970%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Temporary clamping of external carotid artery is a safe, simple and cost-effective alternative to embolization for the surgery of large meningiomas. This can be practiced at all the centers. PMID: 22274970 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639739 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639738&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274971%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Using the Coflex device is a minimal invasive, effective and safe procedure. Restoration of the foraminal height may not be a responsible factor for clinical improvement. We think microsurgical decompression looks responsible of the good clinical outcome and using interspinous device is unnecessary. Comparative clinical studies can be informative. PMID: 22274971 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639738 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639737&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274972%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our results support a general recommendation to screen first-degree relatives of IA patients from families with two or more cases of IA. Familial aggregation of IA's is not only useful in identifying asymptomatic individuals harboring unruptured aneurysms but also implicates a genetic contribution to the pathogenesis of this disease in different patient populations. PMID: 22274972 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639737 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639737 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639736&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274973%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The course of SPN on the anterolateral surface of the leg and its terminal branches on the dorsal surface of the foot were quite different. This unusual variant location will enable the surgeon to find and preserve the SPN and its terminal branches. PMID: 22274973 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639736 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639735&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274974%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Endoscopic endonasal extended transsphenoidal exposure of CW can make the surgeon more efficient in removing midline skullbase lesions with safe handling of different parts of circle of Willis and it may help in development of endonasal endoscopic vascular neurosurgery in the near future. PMID: 22274974 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639735 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639734&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274975%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Thus, the direct neurotoxic effects of DEP, which the whole population encounters inevitably, have been shown in the early stages of embryonic development. Further studies are needed to identify the effects of these particles in the later stages of embryonic development. PMID: 22274975 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639734 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639733&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274976%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Findings demonstrated that Kinesio taping would be an effective method for reducing neck and low back pain and improving functional performance. PMID: 22274976 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639733 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639732&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274977%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Heijink DS, Urgun K, Sav A, Seker A, Konya D Abstract Gliomas may rarely arise in the leptomeninges without any evidence of intraaxial involvement. A case of primary diffuse leptomeningeal gliomatosis (PDLG) histologically diagnosed as oligoastrocytoma is presented. A 50-year-old woman presented with nausea, vomiting and headache. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of cranium and cervical region revealed dural thickening starting from the craniocervical junction to the level of C4 without any parenchymal lesions. CSF examination showed an increase in protein and decrease in glucose levels. There were neither any kind of atypical cells nor any kind of growth in bacterial cultures. The patient underwent biopsy at the level of C1 for diagnosis. The specimen wa... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639732 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639731&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274978%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Although the prognosis of a plasmocytoma is relatively good, this study demonstrated that patients with ventral frontal cortex tumour may have significantly worse mood pre- or postoperatively. Clinicians should therefore be careful in the follow-up period. PMID: 22274978 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639731 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639730&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274979%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Oktem NB, Tari R, Kotil K, Bilge T Abstract A 74-year-old woman, taking anticoagulant therapy for chronic heart failure, presented to our emergency room with left dorsiflexion weakness 8 hours from after multitrauma. A detailed neurological examination revealed only 0/5 strength in the left foot dorsiflexion without any upper motor neuron signs. While there was no spinal cord pathology detected, cranial computed tomography demonstrated a lesion in the right parasagittal localization consistent with hemorrhagic contusion. Clinical follow-ups showed an improvement in neurological findings with muscle power of 3/5 in day 5 and 5/5 in day 45 of admission. The parasagittal region has a foot localization in the homonculus and lesions in this area can rarely pre... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639730 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639729&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274980%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ziyal I, Bilginer B, Yavuz K, Turk C, Ozgur C, Benli K Abstract Cerebellar haemorrhage after supratentorial craniotomy is a rare complication Because of its significant morbidity and mortality rates, being aware of this complication is important for early diagnosis. In a 30-year-old male with multiple intracranial cavernomas, remote cerebellar haemorrhage (RCH) was observed after removal of symptomatic left temporal lesion. The lateral wall of the temporal horn that was tightly attached to the cavernoma was also opened and excessive drainage of the CSF occurred. The haemorrhage is attributed to opening of the ventricle wall and excessive drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) during the procedure. PMID: 22274980 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neu... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639729 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639728&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274981%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of aneurysmal bone cyst of clivus C1 and C2 with minimum symptoms. Involvement of C1 and clivus separately had been reported in past, but simultaneous involvement of both is presented in this report for the very first time. PMID: 22274981 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639728 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639727&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274982%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Neurothekeomas, also known as nerve sheath myxomas, are rare benign tumors. There have been two previous cases reported with an intracranial location. The information presented here now represents the third such case in the literature. PMID: 22274982 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639727 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639726&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274983%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Samadian M, Rakhshan M, Haddadian K, Rezaei O, Zamani S, Khormaee F Abstract Angiosarcoma is a rare tumor of bone that uncommonly involves the skull. Primary neoplasms of the skull represent 2.6% of primary neoplasms of bone. We wish to report a case of angiosarcoma of he skull in an 18-year-old pregnant woman who presented with a rapidly growing left frontotemporal mass. Neuroimaging revealed a left frontotemporal mass with destruction of diploic space and both tables and with extension to the subgaleal and epidural spaces. The patient underwent surgery and the tumor was removed totally. Histological features of angiosarcoma were seen in the pathology study. She received adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation therapy. She has remained well during 6 years of f... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639726 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639725&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274984%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tokgoz S, Ogmegul A, Mutluer M, Kivrak AS, Ustun ME Abstract Behçet's disease is a multisystem relapsing inflammatory disorder of unknown cause. Neurological involvement is one of the most serious causes of long-term morbidity and mortality in Behçet's disease. Cerebral abscess is very rare in literature. A 45-yr-old man with Behçet's disease manifesting focal epileptic seizure and multiple cerebral abscesses is reported in the case. He was diagnosed with cerebral abscess and was treated with antibiotics but no improvement occurred. Excisional biopsy was performed and the lesions were consistent with abscess. The clinical state of the patient gradually improved. The patient had no further complications. The etiology, and clinical and magnetic resonance... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639725 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639724&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274985%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tekin T, Colak A, Kutlay M, Demircan MN Abstract Chronic subdural hematoma is a very rarely observed complication after endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV). A 21-year-old male patient was admitted to our clinic with complaining of headache, weakness and tremor. The fundoscopic examination revealed slightly indistinct border of the papilla and neurological examination findings were normal. The cranial computed tomographic (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings demonstrated three-ventricular hydrocephalus due to aqueductal stenosis and ETV was performed. The symptoms got better after the operation. At 1½ month postoperatively the patient reapplied to our clinic with a symptom of severe headache. Cranial BT imaging demonstrated enlargement of... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639724 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639723&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274986%26dopt%3DAbstract We report herein a case of lower clival chondroid chordoma, focusing on the surgical procedure of endoscopic endonasal surgery. A 36-yearold woman presented with progressive headache, right shoulder pain, and right hypoglossal nerve palsy. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging revealed an extradural tumor located in the lower clivus, including the anterior aspect of the foramen magnum, deeply compressing the medulla and upper cervical spinal cord. Endoscopic endonasal surgery was performed via two nostrils. Since the basiocciput was destroyed by the tumor, removal of the tumor allowed identification of the middle clivus superiorly, the anterior arch of the atlas inferiorly, and anteromedial parts of occipital condyles bilaterally without drilling ... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639723 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639722&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22274987%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jaiswal S, Vij M, Jaiswal AK, Chand G, Behari S, Kumarjain V Abstract Bone formation in pituitary adenoma is an extremely rare finding. Only five previous cases have been published. This is the sixth case report of an ossifying pituitary adenoma and the first case report of a pituitary adenoma with bone formation coexisting with WHO grade II astrocytoma. MRI imaging revealed an unusual eggshell cap-like calcified structure surrounding the tumor. Histologically, the adenoma contained irregularly anastomosing trabeculae with well-formed lacunae and osteoblasts along the margins. Our second case concerns a 25-year-old male patient who presented with complains of off and on headache for 12 months. MRI (head) revealed a 4x3cm well defined rounded lesion in the ... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639722 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:02 +0100 5639722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550021&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194098%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Complete resection of spinal meningiomas seems to produce a good clinical outcome. Recently, advances in microneurosurgery and neuroimaging techniques have resulted in decreases in morbidity and recurrence rates in spinal meningiomas. PMID: 22194098 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550021 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5550021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550020&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194099%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated more damage in hippocampi exposed to both irradiation and hyperthermia that may be taken as an evidence for the double hit hypothesis in the development of hippocampal damage. PMID: 22194099 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550020 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5550020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550019&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194100%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: These findings imply that structural changes induced by mustard gas can be prevented and restored by proanthocyanidin treatment. PMID: 22194100 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550019 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5550019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550018&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194101%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Blockage of the lumbar facet joints is a rapid and effective way to reduce pain originating from lumbar facet joints. PMID: 22194101 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550018 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5550018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550017&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194102%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: We observed that both systemic and local uses of phenytoin sodium (especially systemic) have positive effects on dura healing. PMID: 22194102 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550017 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5550017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550016&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194103%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Vasospasm of choroidal arteries may be at a serious degree in cases with SAH incurs damages on choroid plexuses, and affects structures which play important roles in immune, endocrine, detoxifying, thermoregulatory, and secretory functions of the brain resulting in worsened prognosis. PMID: 22194103 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550016 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5550016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550015&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194104%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Myelopathy is the presenting symptom in the vast majority of these patients. Surgical resection and decompression of the neural structures can be an effective treatment for symptomatic atlantoaxial synovial cysts. PMID: 22194104 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550015 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5550015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550014&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194105%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The morphological knowledge of the metopic suture is important for the radiologists and neurosurgeons in day to day practice. While reading the X-ray / CT and MRI films, the possibility of the metopic suture should be kept in mind. This will prevent confusion and a wrong diagnosis in emergency situations. PMID: 22194105 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550014 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5550014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550013&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194106%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The far lateral approach (without drilling of the occipital condyle) proved adequate for excision of most cases of anteriorly situated foramen magnum tumors. PMID: 22194106 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550013 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5550013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550012&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194107%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The present study demonstrated that GABA synthesizing enzyme, GAD, is found in MFTs of Wistar and GAERS hippocampus and this enzyme does not show an increase in these terminals in absence epilepsy, in contrast to convulsive seizures. PMID: 22194107 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550012 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5550012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550011&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194108%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: We documented anatomical variations of the superior and anterior inferior cerebellar arteries along with some cephalometric equations with relevant neurovascular anatomy in Iranian cadavers. PMID: 22194108 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550011 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5550011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550010&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194109%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Spinal cord release with appropriate technique seems to be beneficial in maintaining neurological functioning in children with TCS. PMID: 22194109 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550010 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5550010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550009&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194110%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Treatment of chronic subdural hematoma using a percutaneous operative technique is a minimally invasive method with sufficient outcome and a therapeutic alternative to the craniotomy. PMID: 22194110 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550009 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5550009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550008&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194111%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: ALA treatment attenuates the severity of cerebral vasospasm by its strong antioxidant, antivasospastic and antiapoptotic properties. ALA may potentially serve as agents in the prevention of cerebral vasospasm after SAH. PMID: 22194111 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550008 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5550008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550007&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194112%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Double FT exists since the antiquity. The recognition of this variation provides safety and effectiveness for the posterior approaches of the cervical spine. PMID: 22194112 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550007 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5550007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550006&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194113%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Increased and prolonged uptake of nuclear agent should cause a suspicion on so-called fusion, proven by radiology. PMID: 22194113 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550006 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5550006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550005&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194114%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The knowledge of the position of the abducent nerve will provide a great benefit in minimizing the rate of complications that may occur during the resection of tumors of the cavernous sinus. PMID: 22194114 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550005 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5550005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550004&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194115%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Before the decision of epilepsy surgery we have to identify the semiology and ictal EEG findings in patients with unilateral MTS and concordant IEDs. Bilateral depth recordings must be considered to show the ipsilateral hippocampal epileptogenic focus. PMID: 22194115 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550004 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5550004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550003&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194116%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: In our experience intraoperative microelectrode recordings can facilitate final electrode placement. PMID: 22194116 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550003 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5550003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550002&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194117%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Blood pressure variability observed in this study may be explained by ischemic neurodegeneration of petrosal ganglia caused by SAH. The results of this study suggest that petrosal ganglion ischemia has potential implications for the development of hypertension. These findings suggest that new treatment strategies should be considered for the treatment of SAH. PMID: 22194117 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550002 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5550002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550001&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194118%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: These data showed for the first time that the role of caspase-3 in the mechanism of secondary injury of separated infarction in cerebellar cortex after middle cerebral artery occlusion in rats and it might give a new treatment strategy for individuals with human ischemic stroke. PMID: 22194118 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550001 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5550001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550000&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194119%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Anterior radical debridement and reconstruction using TMCs for the treatment of thoracic and thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis is an acceptable treatment option. Solid bony fusion, good clinical outcomes as well as improvement of neurological function can be achieved although TMCs subsidence can occur. PMID: 22194119 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550000 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5550000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5549999&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194120%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our findings support that frame based-stereotactic biopsy is a safe and valuable technique that allows the neurosurgeon to obtain tissue samples for histopathological diagnosis of intracranial mass lesions in almost any region. PMID: 22194120 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5549999 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5549999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5549998&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194121%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: In patients with mild-to-moderate head trauma, serial CT scanning may independently modify treatment decisions in a subgroup of patients. Judgment for delayed scans should be made on an individual basis by taking the risk factors into account. PMID: 22194121 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5549998 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5549998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5549997&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194122%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The present study suggests that ghrelin could reduce SCI-induced oxidative stress and exert anti-inflammatory effects in the spinal cord following trauma. PMID: 22194122 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5549997 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5549997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5549996&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194123%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Excellent fusion rates can be achieved following two-level corpectomy with iliac bone graft repacement. This techique is easy, cost effective and safe. If the bone graft is harvested from the iliac crest by standart approach and between anatomical landmarks, most patients do not experience persistent pain at the donor site. PMID: 22194123 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5549996 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5549996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5549995&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194124%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The general surgeon with the appropriate education is able to evaluate the patients with head injury. PMID: 22194124 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5549995 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5549995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5549994&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194125%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: TENS was effective in reducing analgesic agent-related side effects and in reducing analgesic consumption. In addition, TENS also decreased activity related pain. PMID: 22194125 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5549994 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5549994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5549993&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194126%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The two preparations were both simple and effective for the patients with blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm. PMID: 22194126 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5549993 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5549993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5549992&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194127%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Promising evidence regarding the anti-scar potential of tacrolimus merits further research to optimize the dosage and the usage of the drug. PMID: 22194127 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5549992 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5549992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5549991&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194128%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The study provides a significant body of data on neuroanesthesia for the sitting position and our results suggest that if the sitting position is a neurosurgical necessity it can be used with vigilant follow up throughout the procedure to detect any occurrence of VAE by ETCO2 monitoring if you do not have the chance to use more sensitive tools. PMID: 22194128 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5549991 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5549991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5549990&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194129%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe a case of central nervous system aspergilloma without any evidence of systemic or paranasal foci in a diabetic but otherwise immunocompetent 71-year-old female treated successfully with surgical resection and medical therapy with voriconazole. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after 6 months of voriconazole showed improvement and no evidence of residual or recurrent disease. Given its good CNS penetration, voriconazole along with surgical resection appears to be promising in treatment of these infections. Our case also demonstrates the importance of surgical intervention in the diagnosis and management of these atypical cases. PMID: 22194129 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5549990 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5549990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5549989&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194130%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yucel E, Akkaya H, Gürkanlar D, Ergun T Abstract Calvarial cavernous hemangiomas (CHs) comprise 0.2% of benign neoplasms of the skull and frequently occur in the second and fourth decades. Their occurrence in infancy is extremely rare and they can initially be misdiagnosed as cephal hematoma or caput succadeneum that can occur due to the birth trauma, but trauma is not a predisposing factor. CT scan is more helpful than other neuro-imaging studies and untreated CHs of the skull may show progression. Only two cases of congenital primary CH of the skull without intracranial invasion have been reported in the literature. Herewith we reported a 4-month-old infant operated on due to a CH of the parietal bone and discussed the diagnostic and therapeutic modali... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5549989 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5549989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5549988&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194131%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Eom KS, Kim TY, Moon SK Abstract The fifth lumbar vertebra has massive transverse processes that are continuous with the pedicle and encroach the body of the vertebra. These processes are mainly meant for the attachment of the iliolumbar ligament. With increasing age, the iliolumbar ligament can undergo secondary degenerative changes such as calcification, hyalinization, and myxoid degeneration. The authors present the incidental discovery of extremely elongated transverse processes of the fifth lumbar vertebra in a 45-year-old woman who underwent surgery for an intervertebral disc herniation. We also propose a possible pathogenesis to explain this rare condition and conclude that this unusual variant may be caused by calcification of the iliolumbar ligam... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5549988 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5549988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5549987&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194132%26dopt%3DAbstract We report an 18-year-old female patient who presented to us with history of headache and gait ataxia and was observed to have Lhermitte-Duclos disease with cervical cord syrinx on imaging. DISCUSSION: To our knowledge this is the fifth case of Lhermitte-Duclos disease with syringomyelia in the pediatric age group. The treatment of this condition is decompression of the lesion. Malignant transformation never occurs and the prognosis is excellent. PMID: 22194132 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5549987 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5549987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5549986&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194133%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, we reported the association of Chiari type III malformation and Klippel-Feil syndrome with the mirror movement by imaging studies. The main involvement in Chiari type III malformation and Klippel-Feil syndrome is in the craniocervical junction. In such a small area, the emergence of these complex pathologies in our case was remarkable. Our patient had reconstruction surgery of the posterior fossa and his encephalocele was excised successfully. Hydrocephaly and/or deterioration in the functions of other posterior fossa structures have not been seen in the patient's follow-up. PMID: 22194133 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5549986 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5549986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5549985&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194134%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Primary sacral epidural lymphoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a sacral mass. PMID: 22194134 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5549985 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5549985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5549984&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194135%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Eras MA, Tari R, Ozturk G, Oz B, Bilge T Abstract Intaosseous meningiomas (IM) are the one of the less frequent benign tumors of the skull. The etiology of IM has not been cleared yet. The frontoparietal and orbital regions are the most common locations for IM. The average age for IM diagnosis is 50.5. A 16-year-old girl with a right frontoparietal mass was referred to our outpatient clinic. Cranial CT revealed a mass lesion which resulted in expansion in the right parietal and posterior frontal bone, having lytic and sclerotic regions inside with accompanying irregular cortex in inner and outer tables of the calvarium. Prediagnosis was osteosarcoma according to the imaging studies and after the performed biopsy and consecutive surgery, the lesion was dia... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5549984 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5549984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5549983&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194136%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Karaoglan A, Cal MA, Orki A, Arpaozu BM, Colak A Abstract Pneumorrhachis is defined as the presence of air in the epidural space or subarachnoid space. The air may migrate along fascial planes from the posterior mediastinum, through the neural foramina, and into the epidural space. Pneumorrhachis is rare, and even more so in the paediatric population. Pneumorrhachis in itself usually is asymptomatic, does not tend to migrate and reabsorbs spontaneously. The combination of pneumomediastinum with epidural pneumorrhachis without thoracic trauma has rarely been reported in the literature. The present case report describes the presence of pneumomediastinum, subcutaneous emphysema, and pneumorrhachis in a child asthmatic patient who had a history of fever, viol... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5549983 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5549983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5549982&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194137%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Taha MM, Hassanaın S Abstract Subtentorial subdural empyema is a rare form of intracranial suppuration. We present two cases treated at our department within the last 11 years. The common source was an ear infection. Both patients presented with headache, fever, vomiting and stiff neck. Only one patient had disturbed consciousness. Both patients received aggressive antibiotic therapy. The first patient was treated with suboccipital craniectomy and evacuation of pus collection, while the second patient was treated conservatively with antibiotics and ventriculoperitoneal shunt for his associated supratentorial hydrocephalus. Both blood cultures and empyema collection were sterile. Neuroimaging with computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging permitt... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5549982 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5549982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5549981&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194138%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Although some authors do not propose routine additional follow-up in adults after the initial negative postoperative angiogram, we believe that such patients should be followed clinically and radiologically. PMID: 22194138 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5549981 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5549981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5549980&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194139%26dopt%3DAbstract We report two cases of Grisel's syndrome which emphasize on the importance of early diagnosis for appropriate and successful treatment. PMID: 22194139 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5549980 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5549980 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5549979&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22194140%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a 69-year-old woman with two cystic masses at the T12 level, which compress the spinal cord causing severe paresis in her left leg. Under local anestesia, the cysts were aspirated and irrigated with 20% hypertonic saline solution via bilateral T12 transpedicular route. We aimed to report that percutaneous CT guided treatment should be considered as an alternative therapeutic option in case of recurrent spinal cyst hydatid. PMID: 22194140 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5549979 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0100 5549979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141417&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845561%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Necrosis in preoperative MRI of malignant astrocytomas seems to be an important clinical marker of the prognosis. PMID: 21845561 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141417 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:04 +0100 5141417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141416&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845562%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Perception of natural course of AVM point to certainly more benign pathology in regard to other vascular malformations. Specific anatomical structure requires planning of treatment from case to case, most often combination of embolization, radio surgery and surgical treatment. PMID: 21845562 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141416 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:04 +0100 5141416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141415&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845563%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: As a result of our study, it has been seen that RE measurement of the lumbar spine with tape measure, which is cheap and clinically practical, is a reliable method, and can be used in the assessment of NLBP patients and in the determination of the rehabilitation program. PMID: 21845563 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141415 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:04 +0100 5141415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141414&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845564%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Anterior lumbar interbody fusion with decreased disc space height aggravate the adjacent segmental degeneration more adversely. PMID: 21845564 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141414 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:04 +0100 5141414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141413&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845565%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The surgical corrections have resulted in significant improvements in skull shape and high patient/parent satisfaction. PMID: 21845565 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141413 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:04 +0100 5141413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141412&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845566%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: A multidisciplinary approach is essential for an early, accurate diagnosis and proper management of affected individuals. The early surgical menagement for subependimal giant cell astrocytoma are recommended, and also periodic monitoring even for asymptomatic patients with subependymal nodules. PMID: 21845566 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141412 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:04 +0100 5141412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141411&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845567%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This prospective study showed that adult patients with hydrocephalus have serious problems in memory function which might be directly caused by the hydrocephalus. PMID: 21845567 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141411 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:04 +0100 5141411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141410&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845568%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our classification depends on fully surgical endoscopic approach supported by neuroimaging techniques and anatomical studies and shows a good predictive value for all cavernous sinus involvement. PMID: 21845568 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141410 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:04 +0100 5141410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141409&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845569%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: It can be possible that delimitation of the action(s) of the cytokines affecting the secretion or activation of CD56 (natural killer) may avoid complications of inflammation after invasive procedures. PMID: 21845569 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141409 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:04 +0100 5141409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141408&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845570%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Accurate preoperative diagnosis of cerebral hydatid by CT followed by surgery with care to avoid cyst rupture can result in favorable outcome. PMID: 21845570 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141408 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:04 +0100 5141408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141407&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845571%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The findings of the study show that hippocampal neurons may constitute important targets for injury secondary to hydrocephalic process in experimental infantile hydrocephalus. Early anti-excitotoxic treatment with memantine seems to have a neuroprotective effect especially in the CA1 and CA2 subunits of the hippocampus. PMID: 21845571 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141407 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:04 +0100 5141407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141406&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845572%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: These results suggest that the structure of LM may change with the duration of the hydrocephalic process. This may help explain the tough and dense LM stucture observed during the ETV procedure in cases with long-standing-hydrocephalus. PMID: 21845572 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141406 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:04 +0100 5141406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141405&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845573%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Data obtained from this study indicate that ramipril and perindopril can prevent 10-6M glutamate-induced neurotoxicity. PMID: 21845573 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141405 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:03 +0100 5141405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141404&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845574%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The anterior pontine membrane separates the subdural and subarachnoid spaces at the clival region. The hematomas of the clival region require to be evaluated with consideration given to the existance of the subdural space. PMID: 21845574 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141404 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:03 +0100 5141404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141403&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845575%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: There was no statistically significant difference between the two sides in length, width and area of foramen ovale and there was a positive correlation between lengths and areas of both sides. PMID: 21845575 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141403 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:03 +0100 5141403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141402&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845576%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The present study observed the accessory foramina transversarium in 1.6% of cases. The unilateral presence was more common than the bilateral. The surgical anatomy of these variations is important for the neurosurgeons and radiologists for interpreting the computed tomogram and magnetic resonance image scans. Their morphological knowledge is clinically important since the course of the vertebral artery may be distorted in such situations. PMID: 21845576 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141402 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:03 +0100 5141402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141401&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845577%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Demircay E, Civelek E, Cansever T, Kabatas S, Yilmaz C Abstract Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common focal peripheral neuropathy. Increased pressure in the carpal tunnel results in median nerve compression and impaired nerve perfusion, leading to discomfort and paresthesia in the affected hand. Surgical division of the transverse carpal ligament is preferred in severe cases of CTS and should be considered when conservative measures fail. A through knowledge of the normal and variant anatomy of the median nerve in the wrist is fundamental in avoiding complications during carpal tunnel release. This paper aims to briefly review the anatomic variations of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel and its implications in carpal tunnel surgery. PMID: 21845577 [PubMed - in p... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141401 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:03 +0100 5141401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141400&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845578%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: We propose to perform V-P shunt placement and MM repair in separate sessions. PMID: 21845578 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141400 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:03 +0100 5141400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141399&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845579%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, we always recommend hormonal examinations for all patients who have pituitary adenoma without signs and symptoms of acromegaly. PMID: 21845579 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141399 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:03 +0100 5141399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141398&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845580%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The majority of cauda equina tumors are primary tumors, and metastases are very rare. Especially old patients with intradural mass and rapidly progressive cauda equina syndrome should be evaluated for a primary malignancy to avoid an unnecessary spinal operation. PMID: 21845580 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141398 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:03 +0100 5141398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141397&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845581%26dopt%3DAbstract We present here a case of penetrating head injury caused by stabbing a scissor in head by a local witch doctor in order to treat a psychiatric ailment. RESULTS: The patient was taken up for for surgery and managed accordingly. Relevant literature was reviewed regarding various foreign bodies in traumatic missile and non missile brain injuries and their surgical management. PMID: 21845581 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141397 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:03 +0100 5141397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141396&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845582%26dopt%3DAbstract We report two cases of elevated skull fractures in the pediatric age group, one of which was a simple elevated fracture and presented with delayed neurological deterioration. The etiologies were a fall in first case and an animal attack (bear maul) in the second case as reported for the first time. One of the cases presented with delayed onset of left focal hemispheric signs. The first case underwent debridement, duraplasty and reduction of fracture whereas in the second case the bone flap was not replaced immediately because of gross contamination. Both patients had an excellent outcome. Elevated skull fractures are not uncommon in the pediatric age group. Compound elevated skull fractures should be managed early as open depressed fractures. Reduction of a simple elevated fracture present... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141396 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:03 +0100 5141396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141395&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845583%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of an iatrogenic bilateral tension pneumothorax during the placement of a subdural-peritoneal shunting. After the placement of peritoneal catheter, oxygen saturation of the patient quickly decreased, hypotension and bradycardia occurred. Intraoperative x-rays showed the pneumothorax. A thoracostomy tube was inserted and attached to an underwater seal. Vital signs improved in a short time period. The radiological improvement had been achieved in four days. Early diagnosis and prompt intervention are life-saving for this complication. To avoid this complication, the tip of the shunt tunneler should be always palpable during the placement of the peritoneal catheter, especially in children's shunt surgery. PMID: 21845583 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141395 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:03 +0100 5141395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141394&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845584%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a case report of avulsion fracture of the anterior iliac crest following bone graft harvesting for anterior cervical fusion in a 63-year-old man. Non-operative treatment was the method of our treatment in the patient. By means of the presented case, iliac crest bone grafting techniques, risk factors of avulsion fracture, and treatment options were reviewed. PMID: 21845584 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141394 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:03 +0100 5141394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141393&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845585%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a case of tuberculoma mimicking a high grade glial tumor on magnetic resonance imaging and clinical presentation. A 30-year-old woman presented with one-month history of epilepsy. Cranial magnetic resonance imaging showed a left occipital peripheral ring-enhanced lesion with central necrosis. There was a strong suspicion of glial tumor. The lesion was totally excised with left occipital craniotomy. Histological examination of mass revealed a tuberculoma. The patient was treated with antituberculous chemotherapy. PMID: 21845585 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141393 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:03 +0100 5141393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141392&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845586%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery should be considered among the early postoperative complications of the surgical procedures at the superficial temporal artery territory. Although some conservative approaches are used, excision of the aneurysm is recommended for treatment. PMID: 21845586 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141392 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:03 +0100 5141392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141391&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845587%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ozdemir O, Calisaneller T, Gulsen S, Caner H Abstract Guyon's canal syndrome is a compression neuropathy of the ulnar nerve entrapment at the wrist. Compression of the ulnar nerve at the wrist by a ganglion, lipomas, diseases of the ulnar artery, fractures of the hamate and trauma are common etiologcal factors. Unlike Guyon's canal syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve entrapment of the upper extremity. Although, open (OCTR) or endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) is highly effective in relieving pain, failure with carpal tunnel release is seldom seen. In this paper, we presented a patient with ulnar nerve entrapment associated with recurrent CTS and discussed the possible pathomechanism with a review of current literature. PMID: 21845587 [... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141391 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:03 +0100 5141391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141390&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845588%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a case diagnosed as myogenic medulloblastoma with focal areas of melanotic differentiation. A 4-year-old boy was admitted due to headache, nausea and vomiting for a month. MRI revealed a heterogeneous enhanced posterior fossa tumor rising from the fourth ventricle. He was operated and pathological examination of the specimen revealed myogenic medulloblastoma with myogenic and melanotic differentiation. According to our knowledge there are six cases reported in the literature so far. Oncogenic factors in medulloblastoma development are controversial. Presence of multiple differentiation patterns supports a pluripotent origin for these tumors. PMID: 21845588 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141390 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:03 +0100 5141390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141389&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845589%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe a novel technique of use of polytetrafluoroethylene sponge shunt for syringosubarachnoid shunt in patient with large syrinx and Chiari 1 malformation. Polytetrafluoroethylene sponge is a non irritant material with multiple porosities that is less susceptible to blockages or kinking. It could provide a good alternative technique in syringosubarachnoid shunting. PMID: 21845589 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141389 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:03 +0100 5141389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141388&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21845590%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Joshi V, Muzumdar D, Mahore A, Goel A Abstract A case of an extruded cervical intervertebral disc at C7-D1 level with intradiscal hematoma in a 68-year-old male patient is presented. MR imaging showed a posterolateral extradural hemorrhagic lesion at C7-D1 level. It was suggestive of an epidural hematoma or a bleed within a neoplasm. A posterior approach was adopted and an extruded intervertebral disc with intradiscal hematoma was found and completely excised. Extruded cervical disc with intradiscal hematoma in a 68-year-old male has never been hitherto reported in the literature. The uniqueness of the case is the extruded cervical disc with hematoma within it presenting at an advanced age and unusual radiological features on MR imaging. The clinical presentation, radiolog... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141388 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:03 +0100 5141388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810615&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534190%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Enchev Y, Tzekov C, Ferdinandov D, Cekov A, Spiriev T The value of neuronavigation in cranioorbital neurosurgery is controversial and relatively unstudied. The aim of this study was to evaluate the application, the usefulness and the reliability of neuronavigation in the neurosurgical treatment of orbital tumours. MATERIAL and PMID: 21534190 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810615 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810614&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534191%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chen R, Zhang SX, Zhao H, Yin ZY, Chen JH, Zhang WG To investigate the feasibility of noncontrast computed tomography (NcCT) and perfusion CT (PCT) in the assessment of head deceleration injury (HDI). MATERIAL and PMID: 21534191 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810614 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810613&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534192%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Secer M, Nacar OA, Muradov MJ, Altintoprak F, Kabali B, Senol Z, Umarov KA Low back pain (LBP) is a common symptom that causes enormous social, psychological, and economical problems. We studied LBP occurrence in a group of young adults referred to an army hospital for a planned health check and evaluated possible causative factors by prospective questionnaires. MATERIAL and PMID: 21534192 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810613 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810612&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534193%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Altug F, Acar F, Acar G, Cavlak U To describe effectiveness of deep brain stimulation of subthalamic nucleus (DBS STN) on physical, emotional, cognitive functions and daily activities in Parkinson's patients. MATERIAL and PMID: 21534193 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810612 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810611&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534194%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ipekdal HI, Karadas O, Erdogan E, Gokcil Z Although surgery is the most effective means of eliminating or reducing seizures in cases of medically refractory epilepsy, the expected or unexpected surgical complications must also be kept in mind in order not to decrease patients' quality of life. The aim of this present study was to assess the surgical complications of temporal lobe epilepsy surgery and their effects on the disease course in patients with intractable epilepsy arising from the temporo-mesial structures. MATERIAL and PMID: 21534194 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810611 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810610&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534195%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yilmaz A, Musluman AM, Kanat A, Cavusoglu H, Terzi Y, Aydin Y The correlation between hematoma volume and outcome in ruptured arteriovenous malformations (AVM) with accompanying posterior fossa hematoma was retrospectively evaluated. MATERIAL and PMID: 21534195 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810610 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810609&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534196%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, indirect surgical intervention methods especially used in combination with pial synangiosis were assessed together with other indirect methods. MATERIAL and PMID: 21534196 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810609 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810608&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534197%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Calisaneller T, Ozdemir O, Caner H, Altinors N The purpose of the present study was to describe a new minimally invasive surgical technique for decompression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow for treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome. Four patients underwent surgical treatment for cubital tunnel syndrome. Preoperative clinical states were classified by using the McGowan grading system and the postoperative states were recorded by using the Wilson and Krout grading system. Preoperative and last follow-up electromyographic results were also recorded. At the last follow-up, three patients were recorded as excellent and one patient was recorded as good according to Wilson and Krout grading system. One patient showed improvement in sensory nerve conduction velocity another showed impr... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810608 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810607&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534198%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Nie H, Jiang D, Ou Y, Quan Z, Bai C, An H To evaluate the efficacy and safety of surgery for lumbar disc herniation in patients aged 80 or older. MATERIAL and PMID: 21534198 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810607 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810606&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534199%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, we aimed to analyze the outcome of patients operated on for carpal tunnel syndrome using a limited uni skin incision. MATERIAL and PMID: 21534199 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810606 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810605&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534200%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Avci E, Dagtekin A, Ozturk AH, Kara E, Ozturk NC, Uluc K, Akture E, Baskaya MK The foramen magnum (FM) is a unique and complex anatomical region. The occipital condyle (OC) and jugular tubercle (JT) are the main bony structures which obscure the anterolaterally situated lesions of the FM.The aim of this study was to revisit the anatomy of the FM region and assess variations of the surrounding structures. MATERIAL and PMID: 21534200 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810605 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810604&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534201%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Aydin MD, Ungoren MK, Aydin N, Halici Z, Onder A, Gundogdu C, Izci Y The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of impulse noise on the epithelial cells of the choroid plexus. MATERIAL and PMID: 21534201 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810604 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810603&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534202%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Emon ST, Irban AG, Bozkurt SU, Akakin D, Konya D, Ozgen S Aim of this study is to assess effects of parenteral nutritional support with fish-oil emulsion on spinal cord recovery in rats with traumatic spinal cord injury. MATERIAL and PMID: 21534202 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810603 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810602&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534203%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, we aimed to show the neuroprotective effects of AT III and Enoxaparin after severe traumatic brain injury. MATERIAL and PMID: 21534203 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810602 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810601&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534204%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gura M, Elmaci I, Sari R, Coskun N In traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients, it is desired to monitor the intracranial pressure (ICP) to assess the cerebral haemodynamics and guide the therapy. The study was designed to see if the pulsatility index (PI) measured by transcranial Doppler ultrasonography (TCD) predicts information about ICP values. MATERIAL and PMID: 21534204 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810601 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810600&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534205%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Suslu HT, Bozbuga M The primary brain tumors associated with cerebral aneurysms are rare in neurosurgical practice. The present article constitutes an evaluation of the management of coexistent primary brain tumor and cerebral aneurysm. A retrospective study of three cases of primary brain tumor with cerebral aneurysm was performed. We evaluated the complications and clinic outcomes by assessing the clinical and imaging findings. Case 1 presented with a subarachnoid hemorrhage from an aneurysm of the anterior communicating artery, with an incidental left frontal oligodendroglioma. Case 2 presented with chronic headache due to left frontal convexity meningioma, with proximal internal carotid artery aneurysm which was found incidentally during preoperative magnetic resonance ang... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810600 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810599&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534206%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a pilomyxoid astrocytoma of the hypothalamic-chiasmatic region with leptomeningeal dissemination in a 3-month old infant. This case report discusses the histological, clinical, and radiographic characteristics of PMA. In addition, the current treatment options and research potential involving this disease are also briefly described. PMID: 21534206 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810599 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810598&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534209%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe a case of a 50-year-old female with incidental giant Virchow-Robin spaces in the right hemispheric subcortical white matter with adjacent white matter hyperintense signal intensity on T2-weighted and FLAIR images. PMID: 21534209 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810598 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810597&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534210%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a case that had two separate facet joints on the same side causing an intervertebral instability. The embryological pathogenesis of the congenital existence of two separate facet joints on the same side of the vertebra is not conclusively known. A 68-year-old woman presented with lower back pain and severe left leg pain. Neuroradiological evaluation including dynamic plain radiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine revealed the existence of two separate facet joints on the same side of the first sacral vertebra, severe degenerative changes of both right and left L5-S1 facet joints, and Grade II L5-S1 spondylolisthesis. Subsequently, she underwent surgery. Intraoperatively, two separate facet joints on the same side of the first sacral ve... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810597 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810596&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534211%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Singh DK, Rastogi M, Sharma A, Husain M A 43-year-old male presented with 3-month history of low-grade fever and headache. Radiological investigations revealed unilateral hydrocephalus. Unilateral obstruction of the foramen of Monro due to chronic tubercular ependymal inflammation was suspected and endoscopic septostomy was planned. Though ventriculo-peritoneal shunt is a simple method to treat hydrocephalus, complications related to this procedure are numerous. Neuroendoscopy is a safe method to treat hydrocephalus in selected cases, and also provides access to biopsy the lesion in question. An isolated tuberculoma obstructing the foramen of Monro was seen during endoscopy. Presentation and management of this unusual tuberculoma is reported along with a review of the pertinen... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810596 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810595&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534212%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sonmez E, Altinors N, Gulsen S, Ozen O The authors report the case of an adult female patient who developed a thoracic paraspinous desmoid tumor (aggressive fibromatosis) located just cranially to the incision scar of the previous surgery for resection of a spinal schwannoma. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of an extraabdominal desmoid tumor occurring after resection of a spinal schwannoma. Desmoid tumors develop from muscle connective tissue, fasciae and aponeuroses. They are known to occur in association with surgical scars or implants. Incidence of this tumor is low. The etiology is still uncertain. Although rare, this distinctive tumor should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of palpable masses and especially those occurring arou... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810595 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810594&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534213%26dopt%3DAbstract In this report we present a 61-year-old man with progressive worsening vertigo and gait disturbance, and new onset of diplopia. Neurological examination revealed bilateral abducens nerve paralysis, horizontal nystagmus, and gait disturbance with truncal ataxia. Neuroimaging revealed a mass lesion in the fourth ventricle with brain stem compression, and obstructive hydrocephalus. The patient was operated in the prone position with suboccipital craniotomy and splitting the lower vermis. Total resection of the tumor was achieved with no intra- or post-operative complications. Histopathologic examination revealed fibroblastic type meningioma (WHO grade I). PMID: 21534213 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810594 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810593&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534214%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a unique case of a pure intraneural ganglion of the common peroneal nerve ascending along the sciatic nerve. This case underscores the importance of consideration of an intraneural ganglion cyst with sciatic nerve involvement. PMID: 21534214 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810593 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810592&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534215%26dopt%3DAbstract We report here an ATSS case resulting from a fibro-osseous structure that occurred after a missed talus fracture. The ATTS diagnosis can be made with a comprehensive clinical neurological examination and electrophysiological study. The treatment is based on the underlying etiology, while surgery is the most common treatment providing successful outcomes in the long term. PMID: 21534215 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810592 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810592 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810591&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534216%26dopt%3DAbstract We presented a 38-year-old-man with a diagnosis of cervical syringomyelia. In his neurological examination, there was monoparesia at the left leg together with hypoesthesia below thoracal 7. He had initially been treated with syringopleural shunting successfully. Nine months after surgery, his syringomyelia had regrown and he clinically deteriorated. It was accepted as "a Chiari zero malformation". We performed craniovertebral decompression only. Although there was no tonsillar herniation, his syringomyelia was completely resolved and his neurological status was improved six months after the craniovertebral decompression, This case suggested that "Chiari zero malformation" description is remarkable and craniovertebral decompression is a suitable surgical approach for this entity. PMID:... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810591 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810590&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21534217%26dopt%3DAbstract This report may be considered as concrete evidence for the compressive etiology for ulnar neuropathies. PMID: 21534217 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810590 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:45:08 +0100 4810590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473368&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21294084%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Akman T, Erken H, Acar G, Bolat E, Kizilay Z, Acar F, Genc O Experimental and clinical studies have revealed that hippocampal DBS can control epileptic activity, but the mechanism of action is obscure and optimal stimulation parameters are not clearly defined. The aim was to evaluate the effects of high frequency hippocampal stimulation on cortical epileptic activity in penicillin-induced epilepsy model. MATERIAL and PMID: 21294084 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473368 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4473368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473367&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21294085%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Anik I, Secer HI, Anik Y, Duz B, Gonul E The aim of this study is to define the position of surgery preference in the treatment choice for spontaneous intracerebral hematoma (ICH) and to compare the efficacy of surgery with the medical treatment based on data from 18 previously reported randomized prospective studies on this topic. MATERIAL and PMID: 21294085 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473367 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4473367 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473366&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21294086%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kotil K, Sengoz A Cervical disc herniation at C2-C3 level is an uncommon condition. In this paper, the management C2-C3 disc herniation and long-term follow-up data of 5 cases is reported. MATERIAL and PMID: 21294086 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473366 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4473366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473365&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21294087%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bilginer B, Narin F, Oguz KK, Uzun S, Soylemezoglu F, Akalan N Cerebellar astrocytomas are benign tumors of the central nervous system. They represent 10% of all pediatric intracranial brain tumors and 30% of all pediatric posterior fossa tumors especially in the first two decades of life. MATERIAL and PMID: 21294087 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473365 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4473365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473364&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21294088%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: El-Sayed M, Taha MM Cyclooxygenase-2 (Cox-2) appears to play a role in the regulation of progression, invasiveness and angiogenesis of various neoplasms. Experimental studies have indicated that COX-2 regulate angiogenesis by modulating vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) production. The aim of this study was to evaluate the immunohistochemical expression of COX-2 in astrocytoma, in relation to VEGF expression, microvessel density (MVD), clinicopathologic factors and patient survival. MATERIAL and PMID: 21294088 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473364 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4473364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473363&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21294089%26dopt%3DAbstract The objectives were to find the incidence and topography of the occipital emissary foramina in skulls of South Indian Region. MATERIAL and PMID: 21294089 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473363 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4473363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473362&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21294090%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Makhdoomi R, Nayil K, Rayees A, Kirmani A, Ramzan A, Khalil MB, Dhar A, Besina S, Chanda N, Lone AR, Qadiri S, Maqbool M To study the clinicopathological aspects of primary CNS lymphoma in immunocompetent patients. MATERIAL and PMID: 21294090 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473362 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4473362 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473361&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21294091%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Xu-Hui W, Chun Z, Guang-Jian S, Min-Hui X, Guang-Xin C, Yong-Wen Z, Lun-Shan X To assess the long-term outcomes of percutaneous retrogasserian glycerol rhizotomy (PRGR) in patients with medically unresponsive idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia. MATERIAL and PMID: 21294091 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473361 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4473361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473360&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21294092%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kars HZ, Gurelik M Surgical outcome for giant intracranial aneurysms (GIA) is suboptimal. Reasons for higher complication rates in large and GIA surgery are the occlusion of perforators or parent arteries during aneurysm clipping, or prolonged temporary occlusion of main arteries. In this article, results of clipping of large and GIAs of anterior circulation are presented. MATERIAL and PMID: 21294092 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473360 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4473360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473359&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21294093%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ucar T, Kazan S, Turgut U, Samanci NK Spasticity is associated with various neurological conditions. Intrathecal baclofen (ITB) is one of the popular treatments for severe spasticity. In this paper we present our experience in treating 30 patients with both spinal and supraspinal spasticity with chronic infusion of Baclofen to evaluate the long term efficacy of this treatment on spasticity, disability and pain, and to evaluate the side effects of intrathecal Baclofen. MATERIAL and PMID: 21294093 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473359 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4473359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473358&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21294094%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Turhan T, Ersahin Y, Dinc M, Mutluer S CSF shunt failure is still a frequent problem in children. This prospective study was designed for focusing symptoms and reasons of shunt failure. We also especially focused on the mechanical reasons of shunt failure. MATERIAL and PMID: 21294094 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473358 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4473358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473357&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21294095%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Oktenoglu T, Sasani M, Cetin B, Bozkus H, Ercelen O, Vural M, Ozer AF, Sarioglu AC Spontaneous pyogenic spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare condition but might be devastating and fatal. Traditional treatment is surgical decompression and antibiotics. A retrospective study was designed to assess the eff ect of clinical findings and treatment methods on the outcome. MATERIAL and PMID: 21294095 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473357 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4473357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473356&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21294096%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wani A, Behari S, Lyndoh B, Jaiswal A, Sahu R, Jain V Agenesis of internal carotid artery (ICA) is a rare anomaly. The contralateral dominant artery has a high incidence of aneurysms. A 50-year-old male patient had aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage due to rupture of a paraclinoid aneurysm. He also had an anterior communicating artery (Acom) aneurysm and the contralateral ICA was absent. To the best of the authors knowledge, the combination of agenesis of unilateral internal carotid artery with the unique association of a paraclinoid and an Acom aneurysm has not been previously reported. A meticulous assessment of the collateral blood circulation prior to surgery is mandatory in these cases for avoiding postoperative ischemic injury. PMID: 21294096 [PubMed - in process] (S... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473356 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4473356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473355&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21294097%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a case operated on with the pedicled transnasal and transfacial approach. The case presented with neurological deficits as cranial nerve palsy and findings of brainstem compression. The lesion was removed without any neurological deficit. Her deficits related to brainstem compression regressed after surgery. In our case, a large exposure was achieved through a lateral nasal incision in order to excise the tumor totally with acceptable cosmetic results, and a successful outcome was observed during the postoperative follow-up period with the surgical procedure applied. PMID: 21294097 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473355 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4473355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473354&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21294098%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tekiner A, Gokcek C, Bayar MA, Erdem Y, Kilic C Injuries of the vertebral artery are rare and are usually seen after penetrating or blunt cervical trauma. Vertebral artery injuries (VAI) have been reported in 0.5% of blunt trauma cases. These injuries can lead to hemorrhage, thrombosis, arteriovenous fistula or traumatic pseudoaneurysm in the early or late period. They must be treated carefully due to their increased risk of morbidity and mortality. In this case report, we present a case of asymptomatic traumatic vertebral artery pseudoaneurysm(TVAP) seen after cervical spinal trauma with C5-C6 listhesis developing afterwards, treated with anterior-posterior stabilization and fusion. Spontaneous resolution of the pseudoaneurysm is demonstrated by vertebral arter angiogrphy. ... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473354 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4473354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473353&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21294099%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Turkoglu E, Kazanci B, Karavelioglu E, Sanli M, Kazanci B, Sekerci Z Lumboperitoneal shunting is widely used for the surgical management of pseudotumor cerebri and other pathologies such as communicating hydrocephalus. Although it is a safe method, it could be associated with complications including subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural and rarely intracerebral hematoma. A 44-year-old female applied to our clinic with complaints of severe headache, retroorbital pain and blurred vision. Lumbar puncture demonstrated cerebrospinal fluid opening pressure of cmH2O. A non-programmable lumboperitoneal shunt with two distal slit valves was inserted due to pseudotumor cerebri. She deteriorated shortly after surgery. Immediate cranial computed tomography scan revealed a right parietal intra... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473353 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4473353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473352&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21294100%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sabuncuoglu H, Ozdogan S, Karadag D, Kaynak ET Congenital hypoplasia of the posterior arch of the atlas (C1), a developmental failure of chondrogenesis, is a rare anomaly and may range from partial clefts to total agenesis of the posterior arch. Ossification of the posterior arch usually occurs between the 3rd and 5th years of life. The incidence of posterior arch anomalies of the atlas is between 0.69% and 2.95%. For the evaluation of the patient, cervical lateral plain radiography, 2D or 3D reconstructed CT and MRI are very useful and important tools in initial diagnosis. Surgery is the treatment of choice in symptomatic compression. Excision of the posterior arch is performed. during surgery. After the surgery, patients may be followed up for instability and treated as nece... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473352 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4473352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473351&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21294101%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a 16-year-old boy with ossifying fibroma of the third lumbar vertebra. Neurological and laboratory examinations demonstrated normal findings. Low-back pain, in the absence of radicular pain, was the presenting symptom. Plain radiography and computerized tomography scanning revealed an osteolytic lesion. The tumor in the third lumbar vertebra was curetted and filled with bone allograft. The histopathological diagnosis was consistent with ossifying fibroma. There was no postoperative complication. The case is the second to be reported. The clinical and radiological aspects of this rare tumor are discussed with the pertinent literature. PMID: 21294101 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473351 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4473351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473350&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21294102%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a 10-year-old girl with an isolated traumatic intraventricular hemorrhage following a traffic accident, who had a good prognosis. Her neurological examination upon arrival was normal and she had no complaint other than headache and vomiting. Computed tomography on admission showed a hemorrhage in the lateral and fourth ventricles. She had a Glasgow Coma Score of 15, and she was thus given only antiepileptic drugs for prophylaxis and followed. Computed tomography that was repeated 5 days after admission showed no blood and all ventricles were of normal size. There was no vascular pathology on magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance angiography. The patient remains well 5 months after her accident. Intraventricular hemorrhage does not always have a poor prognosis. PMI... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473350 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4473350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473349&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21294103%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a 70-year-old female patient with serology negative spondyloarthropathy who developed paresis due to tumoral calcinosis in the left facet joint between L5 and S1 levels and spinal epidural lipomatosis at L5 and S1 levels. Surgery was performed to excise the lesions en bloc. Neural decompression was provided. Neurological symptoms improved after surgery. Here, we report the first serology negative spondyloarthropathy case that had concomitant development of tumoral calcinosis and spinal epidural lipomatosis. PMID: 21294103 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473349 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4473349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473345&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21294104%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tan S, Kurt A, Okutan O, Keskin S Vertebral body hemangiomas are benign lesions and account for 4% of all spinal tumors. The most common histological type is cavernous hemangioma. These tumors generally locate in the vertebral body as a solitary lesion. Multiple lesions are seen in approximately 25-30% of vertebral hemangiomas. Mostly they are asymptomatic and incidentally found with radiological studies. Symptomatic vertebral hemangiomas are rare and represent < 1% of all hemangiomas; however, if untreated, they may cause local or radicular pain and neurological deficits ranging from myeloradiculopathy to paralysis. In this case we aim to present preoperative and postoperative Computed Tomography findings of a cavernous hemangioma that caused sudden motor deficit and was l... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473345 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4473345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473344&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21294105%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tekkok IH PMID: 21294105 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473344 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4473344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4088705&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20963689%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kast RE CXCL12 signaling at CXCR4 is important in glioblastoma growth promotion as a migration-directing chemokine and as a mitosis-stimulating cytokine system. Recent developments in other areas of medicine may have made it now possible to comprehensively block glioblastoma's use of CXCL12 signaling. CXCL12 signaling at CXCR4 requires an active intermediate conductance Ca2+-activated K+ channel to function. Plerixafor (AMD3100) is a new small molecular weight inhibitor of CXCR4, FDA approved to aid in stem cell mobilization. Inhibition of CXCR4 by plerixafor is expected to inhibit particularly the glioblastoma stem cell population by inhibiting that sub-population's homing to the protective hypoxic niche. Histamine signals through the H1 receptor in glioblastoma cells to acti... Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4088705 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4088705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4088704&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20963690%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Management of traumatic BSF without antibiotic prophylaxis in a developing country setting has not been accompanied with an increased rate of unfavourable outcome. PMID: 20963690 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4088704 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4088704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4088703&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20963691%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: All the criteria that we chose from the modified "Low Back Outcome Scale of Greenough and Fraser" to assess the pain showed a significant difference between the premenstrual period and the normal period in our patients. This difference should be considered in the treatment strategies in the clinical setting. Patients should be re-evaluated for surgical decisions after the premenstrual period if possible. PMID: 20963691 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4088703 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4088703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4088702&cid=s_36979_153_f&fid=36979&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20963692%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Repetitious concussions did not significantly affect spatial learning-memory functions in rats, and may lead to a counter-adaptive mechanism against concussive injury. PMID: 20963692 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery) Turkish Neurosurgery journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4088702 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4088702