Effect of Resection and Surgical Experience on Survival in Patients with Craniopharyngiomas: Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery in Series of 31 Cases
CONCLUSION: This study underscores the role of surgical resection in craniopharyngiomas, emphasizing the impact of surgical experience on recurrence-free survival. Primary surgery, with minimal complications and maximal resection, is crucial in managing recurrence challenges. Endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery, particularly in experienced centers, offers advantages such as panoramic vision and access to the third ventricle base, facilitating total and near-total resection and extending recurrence-free survival.PMID:38497187 | DOI:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.46067-23.1 (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery)
Source: Turkish Neurosurgery - March 18, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Buruc Erkan Ozan Barut Ebubekir Akpinar Mehmet Sait Cil Suat Demir Yusuf Kilic Osman Tanriverdi Esra Suheda Hatipoglu Omur Gunaldi Source Type: research
Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Motor and Cognitive Dysfunction in an Experimental Traumatic Brain Injury Model
CONCLUSION: Application of tDCS before the development of TBI improved motor and cognitive dysfunction. It demonstrated a neuroprotective and therapeutic effect by reducing the excitotoxicity via the regulation of calcium and glutamate levels.PMID:38497188 | DOI:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.45526-23.4 (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery)
Source: Turkish Neurosurgery - March 18, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Guven Akcay Filiz Demirdogen Tuba Gul Ali Yilmaz Dilcan Kotan Esra Karakoc Huseyin Emre Ozturk Cagla Celik Haydar Celik Yavuz Erdem Source Type: research
Embolization of a Non-Galenic Pial Arteriovenous Fistula with Assistance of a SolitaireTM Stent: Case Report
In conclusion, SolitaireTM stent deployment in the high-flow pial AVF can help stabilize the coils in the fistula, leading to satisfactory blood control. This strategy may be a valuable addition to currently available options.PMID:38497189 | DOI:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.29642-20.2 (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery)
Source: Turkish Neurosurgery - March 18, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Yu Zhou Qiang Li Jia-Nan Li Yi Xu Jian-Min Liu Source Type: research
COVID-19 Vaccine Related Cervical Radiculitis and Parsonage-Turner Syndrome: Case Report and Review of the Literature
We present the case of a 40-year-old gentleman who presented with acute onset burning pain and fasciculations in his right upper extremity following vaccination with the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. His symptoms progressed to weakness in isolated muscle groups with electromyographic evidence of decreased nerve conduction. MRI of the cervical spine demonstrated multilevel central and foraminal stenosis, suggesting a diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy. The patient underwent a C4-5/C5-6 and C6-7 laminoforaminotomy and tolerated the procedure well. Post-operatively, the patient has experienced gradual ...
Source: Turkish Neurosurgery - March 18, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Zachary C Taylor Ravi S Nunna Angela Tran Mat ías Costa Maxwell Gruber Periklis Godolias Zachary Litvack Source Type: research
Aneurysms Located beyond the Origin of the Major Branches in the Posterior Circulation
CONCLUSION: Treatments for these aneurysms are technically demanding due to the high rate of rebleeding, difficult accessibility, and inevitable necessity of sacrifice of the parent artery in some cases. However, advancing endovascular techniques and devices enable distal access to the lesion and help preserve the parent artery.PMID:38497579 | DOI:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.45317-23.1 (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery)
Source: Turkish Neurosurgery - March 18, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Sang-Jeong Song Yoon-Soo Lee Sang-Jun Suh Source Type: research
Using Proximal Hooks as a Soft-Landing Strategy to Prevent Proximal Junctional Kyphosis in the Surgical Treatment of Scheuermann's Kyphosis
CONCLUSION: While no notable distinction was observed between the two groups, patients with pedicle screws fixation had a higher PJK angle. Conversely, the use of hooks at the upper end seems to be a preventive measure against the development of PJK.PMID:38497580 | DOI:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.45194-23.2 (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery)
Source: Turkish Neurosurgery - March 18, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Alim Can Baymurat Aliekber Yapar Mehmet Ali Tokgoz Ismail Daldal Yagiz Ogul Akcan Alpaslan Senkoylu Source Type: research
The Impact of the Placement of the L5 Vertebra in Relation to the Intercrest Line on the Level of Disc Herniation
CONCLUSION: When investigating the effects of the position of the L5 vertebra on the intercrest line in relation to L4-5 and L5-S1 disc levels, the study found that the L5 vertebra being deeply located offered protection against L5-S1 disc herniation, while L4-5 disc herniation was more commonly observed in these patients. This is believed to be due to the L5-S1 segment being less mobile when the L5 vertebra is deeply located.PMID:38497581 | DOI:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.45975-23.2 (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery)
Source: Turkish Neurosurgery - March 18, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Recai Engin Yunus Emre Durmus Fatih Tomakin Aykan Ulus Alparslan Senel Source Type: research
Radiological and Clinical Outcomes of Transforaminal vs. Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusions: A Systematic Review
CONCLUSION: The superiority of TLIF over PLIF may be evidenced by the lower rate of neurologic deficit, surgical technical aspects, less blood loss and shorter operation time. Cage migration, screw displacement, infection, and pseudoarthrosis may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the facility, the surgeon, and the instrumentation/ graft used, and do not appear to be different. Multicenter non-randomized prospective trials are recommended to determine the possible superiority of one method over the other.PMID:38497172 | DOI:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.42926-22.2 (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery)
Source: Turkish Neurosurgery - March 18, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Payman Vahedi Marjan Gholghasemi George Rymarczuk Source Type: research
Survival Outcome and Prognostic Factors of Primary Spinal Cord Lymphoma
CONCLUSION: The survival outcome of PSCL is favorable in the current treatment strategy. Chemotherapy and radiochemotherapy were predictors of favorable outcomes, whereas older age and DLBL were associated with poor prognosis.PMID:38497173 | DOI:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.41081-22.3 (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery)
Source: Turkish Neurosurgery - March 18, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Ding Qianjin Cheng Zhenguo Wang Yang Du Baoshun Sun Laiguang Source Type: research
LncRNA FOXD3-AS1 Contributes to Glioblastoma Progression Via Sponging miR-3918 to Upregulate CCND1
CONCLUSION: FOXD3-AS1 facilitates the CCND1-driven progression of glioblastoma by serving as a competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) for miR-3918. This suggests that FOXD3-AS1 may be a potential therapeutic target for the management of glioblastoma development.PMID:38497174 | DOI:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.38366-22.2 (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery)
Source: Turkish Neurosurgery - March 18, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Conggang Huang Ting Shao Faliang Duan Ruixue Li Ming Luo Qiaochun Huang Yuan Wang Zhihua Luo Source Type: research
Quantitative Anatomic Analysis and Clinical Application of Lumbar Spinous Process Split Laminotomy
CONCLUSION: The retraction width of 10 mm-12 mm is safe and effective. The micromanipulations such as tumor resection, nervous exploration, dural suture, etc. can be conducted smoothly via the surgical corridor. In addition, the retraction width of 12.34~16.82 mm could serve as a safety margin for surgical planning. Our findings may provide a quantitative reference for clinical application of lumbar spinous process split laminotomy.PMID:38497175 | DOI:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.42396-22.2 (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery)
Source: Turkish Neurosurgery - March 18, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Ji Xu Runpei Wang Xiaodong Wang Zhengcun Yan Xingdong Wang Min Wei Yuping Li Hengzhu Zhang Source Type: research
Novel Indices for Lumbar Discectomy: Systemic Immune Inflammation Index, Systemic Inflammatory Response Index, Multi Inflammatory Index, and Prognostic Nutrition Index
CONCLUSION: LD's most substantial and valuable indices were NLR, SII, and SIRI. Regarding superiority to SII and NLR, SIRI showed significant agreement with the scales and drew a more appropriate marker profile for LD than MII-1, MII-2, and PNI.PMID:38497176 | DOI:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.42769-22.2 (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery)
Source: Turkish Neurosurgery - March 18, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Samil Dikici Source Type: research
Evaluation of Percutaneous Unilateral Kyphoplasty Results in Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures Using Individual 3D Printed Guide Template Support
CONCLUSION: When compared to the conventional procedure, the unilateral percutaneous kyphoplasty method was supported by a 3D printing guide template. By reducing operative time and radiation exposure, tt has resulted in a more effective surgical procedure for patients and a safer surgical procedure for surgeons and anaesthesiologists.PMID:38497177 | DOI:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.43052-22.2 (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery)
Source: Turkish Neurosurgery - March 18, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Ilker Deniz Cingoz Gokhan Gurkan Murat Atar Inan Uzunoglu Meryem Cansu Sahin Safak Ozyoruk Hakan Tetik Ismail Kaya Source Type: research
Is The Modular Dynamic System as Effective as Classical Dynamic Systems in Long Segment Dynamic Thoracolumbar Stabilization?
CONCLUSION: We did not experience any serious issues in terms of stabilization in the cases in which we employed both systems. Our patients' clinical results were satisfactory in both systems. Existing systems can be used safely even in long-segment stabilization surgeries.PMID:38497178 | DOI:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.42746-22.2 (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery)
Source: Turkish Neurosurgery - March 18, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Caner Gunerbuyuk Mehmet Yigit Akgun Ali Fahir Ozer Source Type: research
The Effects of Regulating Increased Blood Glucose Levels on Plasma Endothelin-1 Levels After Severe Head Trauma in Rats
CONCLUSION: The increased ET-1 levels were significantly prevented by keeping blood glucose levels within normal limits with insulin after severe head trauma. Thus, secondary injury to cerebral blood flow can be prevented by reducing the occurrence of vasospasm that starts in the early posttraumatic period or by stimulating the release of nitric oxide. Therefore, further studies on the role of ET-1 and insulin in developing secondary injuries after severe head trauma would be beneficial.PMID:38497179 | DOI:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.43318-23.2 (Source: Turkish Neurosurgery)
Source: Turkish Neurosurgery - March 18, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Mehmet Meral Rahmi Kemal Koc Ahmet Selcuklu Source Type: research
