E-ISSN: 1019-5157
ISSN: 2651-5024
Vol. 35, Issue 2 (2025)
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Original Investigation
History of Neurosurgery
Dawud al-Antaki's Account on Macrocephaly and Microcephaly in al-Nuzhat al-Mubhija
Pages: 202-207
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.47137-24.1
AIM: To present information regarding macrocephaly and microcephaly provided in D?w?d al-An??k??s Arabic book, al-Nuzhat al-
Mubhija, which was translated into English and discussed in the context of the period?s literature.
MATERIAL and METHODS: The copy of al-Nuzhat al-Mubhija, which was publish...
Spine and Peripheral Nerves
Correlations of the Laminectomy Width and C5 Palsy After Open-Door Cervical Laminoplasty
Pages: 208-213
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.46768-24.3
AIM: To examine the risk factors for postoperative C5 palsy, particularly an association between the laminectomy width and C5
palsy after open-door cervical laminoplasty (CLP).
MATERIAL and METHODS: This single-center study analyzed data from 132 adult patients who underwent open-door CLP for
deg...
Spine and Peripheral Nerves
Unilateral Vertebroplasty in the Treatment of Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures: Effects of Cement Amount on Pain, Coronal Balance, and New Compression Fracture Formation
Pages: 214-221
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.48236-24.3
AIM: To evaluate the impact of the volume of cement injected during unilateral percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) on the occurrence
of new fractures, as well as its effect on coronal balance and pain management in patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression
fractures (OVCFs).
MATERIAL and MET...
Spine and Peripheral Nerves
Impact of Rod Material and Spinopelvic Parameters on Distal Junctional Failure Following Lumbar Fusion: A Comparative Study of Semirigid PEEK and Rigid Titanium Alloy Rods
Pages: 222-232
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.47917-24.4
AIM: To investigate the incidence of distal junctional failure (DJF) in patients undergoing posterior lumbar fusion with either semirigid
polyether ether ketone (PEEK) or rigid titanium alloy rods, focusing on the impact of preoperative and postoperative spinopelvic
parameters on DJF development.
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Spine and Peripheral Nerves
An Anatomical Variation to Consider for a Safe Carpal Tunnel Surgery: Transverse Carpal Muscle
Pages: 233-236
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.46709-24.2
AIM: To investigate the incidence of transverse carpal muscle (TCM) occurrence around carpal tunnel which may lead to carpal
tunnel syndrome (CTS), and cause disorientation of surgeons during the surgery.
MATERIAL and METHODS: We reviewed patients in our department between January 2007 and March 2...
Neurotrauma
Perspectives of Turkish Neurosurgeons on Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A National Survey
Pages: 237-250
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.46658-24.2
AIM: To evaluate the adherence to and awareness of current concussion/mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) guidelines among
Turkish neurosurgeons.
MATERIAL and METHODS: A cross-sectional electronic survey was administered to all members of the Turkish Neurosurgical
Society (n=1875 neurosurgeons) be...
Neurotrauma
Analysis of Preoperative Imaging Factors and Development of a Nomogram Model for Predicting Recurrence in Patients with Septated Chronic Subdural Hematoma
Pages: 251-256
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.46686-24.1
AIM: To develop a nomogram model that provides a clinical prediction method for preventing septated chronic subdural hematoma
(sCSDH) recurrence after surgery and serves as a reference for selecting surgical approaches.
MATERIAL and METHODS: This study involved 237 patients diagnosed with sCSDH. B...
Neurotrauma
Investigation of the Protective and Therapeutic Effects of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Extracts on Neuroinflammatory, Motor and Cognitive Impairments Caused by Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Model
Pages: 257-264
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.46057-23.7
AIM: To examine the effects of phenolic compound-rich ginger extract on motor and cognitive functions as well as cytokine levels
in the mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) model.
MATERIAL and METHODS: The mTBI model was modeled employing the Marmarou method. The Ginger group rats were i.p.
adminis...
Neuro-Oncology
Tumour Shrinkage and Good Facial Nerve Function After Planned Partial Resection and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery in Koos 4 Vestibular Schwannoma
Pages: 265-273
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.46381-24.1
AIM: To evaluate clinical and radiological outcome in surgically treated Koos 4 vestibular schwannomas.
MATERIAL and METHODS: Volumetric analysis of the tumour volumes before surgery, after surgery (before radiation), and at
follow-up time-points after radiation was performed. Clinical data on fac...
Neuro-Oncology
Intracranial Solitary Fibrous Tumor/Hemangiopericytoma A Clinicoradiological Poorly Recognized Entity-An Institutional Experience
Pages: 274-284
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.31204-20.2
AIM: To present a series of four cases of solitary fibrous tumor/hemangiopericytoma (SFT/HPC) of the brain, which mimicked other
central nervous system (CNS) tumors both clinically and radiologically.
MATERIAL and METHODS: This is a retrospective study over a period of two and a half years. Out of...
Neuro-Oncology
The Effect of Initial Treatment Modality on Oncological Outcomes in Children with Ependymoma
Pages: 285-292
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.46386-24.2
AIM: To evaluate the oncological outcomes and the prognostic factors for children with ependymoma who receive radiotherapy (RT)
± chemotherapy after surgery.
MATERIAL and METHODS: The medical records of 71 children with ependymoma who received RT between 2001 and 2022 were
retrospectively evaluat...
Neuro-Oncology
In Vitro Antitumoral Effect of Tarantula Venom Combined with Temozolomide in Human Glioblastoma Cells
Pages: 293-308
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.46498-24.3
AIM: To investigate the effect of 48-hour (h) administration of Tarantula Logoplex® (TL), a homeopathic medical product containing
Tarantula cubensis venom, alone and in combination with temozolomide (TMZ) on T98G glioblastoma cell line with regard to
cytotoxicity, cell migration, nitric oxide syn...
Neuro-Oncology
Genetic Characterization of Turkish Patients with Pituitary Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pages: 319-320
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.45761-23.2
AIM: To examine the genetic results of patients diagnosed with pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (PitNETs) with respect to clinical,
radiological, and pathological findings.
MATERIAL and METHODS: A total of 53 patients (30 men and 23 women) diagnosed with PitNETs were included in the study. The
cli...
Stereotactic and Functional
Analysis of Patients Undergoing Anterior Temporal Lobectomy for Drug-Resistant Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: A Retrospective Study
Pages: 321-330
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.43468-23.3
AIM: To analyze the epidemiologic, clinical, neuroradiological, and histopathological data of patients who have undergone anterior
temporal lobectomy (ATL) for drug-resistant mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE).
MATERIAL and METHODS: The study included patients who were diagnosed with MTLE refrac...
Stereotactic and Functional
Precision of Intraoperative Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in Electrode Placement and Complications in Asleep Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery: A Multidetector Computed Tomography-Verified Comparative Study
Pages: 331-336
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.47969-24.2
AIM: To examine intraoperative cone-beam computed tomography (iCBCT) accuracy, and the need for postoperative imaging to
confirm electrode position, and to assess the complications of deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.
MATERIAL and METHODS: Thirty-two movement disorder patients and 69 targets w...
Cerebrovascular-Endovascular
A Comprehensive Analysis of Stent during Stent Assisted Coil Embolization for Cerebral Aneurysms: A 17-Year Institutional Study
Pages: 337-344
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.46784-24.0
AIM: To compare the outcomes and complications of stent-assisted coil (SAC) embolization for the treatment of cerebral aneurysms
according to stent type.
MATERIAL and METHODS: Since January 2006, a total of 1293 patients have been added to our institutional aneurysm database.
We excluded cases wi...
Case Report
Pages: 345-348
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.46443-24.2
Intraventricular hydatid cysts are extremely rare. Till date, these cysts have been believed to originate from the ventricle itself.
Of the various intraventricular cysts, primary solitary cysts are the most common ones. These cysts are purely intraventricular or
partly parenchymal with an intrave...
Pages: 349-354
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.45077-23.2
Trigeminal schwannomas are rare lesions centered on the trigeminal ganglion at Meckel?s cave. The complexity and morbidity of
surgery for these lesions have allowed stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) to emerge as a safe and viable option for treatment. Various
other lesions at this location must aler...
Pages: 355-359
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.44912-23.2
Silent corticotroph pituitary neuroendocrine tumours (PitNETs) are rare, aggressive tumours that exhibit clinical and biochemical
silence, despite their expression of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) and the transcription factor Tpit. They exist on a spectrum
of functionality between true silen...