E-ISSN: 1019-5157
ISSN: 2651-5024
Vol. 35, Issue 6 (2025)
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Review
Pages: 817-829
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.47512-24.2
AIM: To systematically review the existing literature on the neurotoxic effects of microplastics (MPs) on the brain.
MATERIAL and METHODS: This review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-
Analyses guidelines. The following keywords were used for th...
Original Investigation
General Neurosurgery and Miscellaneous-Others
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy plus Valveless Catheter in the Treatment of Low-Pressure Hydrocephalus
Pages: 830-838
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.47801-24.2
AIM: To evaluate the outcomes in low-pressure hydrocephalus (LPH) following an endoscopic third ventriculostomy, and placement
of a valveless ventriculoperitoneal or ventriculoatrial shunt catheter.
MATERIAL and METHODS: This novel surgical technique was assessed in a prospective case series at a ...
General Neurosurgery and Miscellaneous-Others
The Impact of Hypertonic Dextrose on Dura Mater Regeneration and Fibroblast Activity Following Experimental Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage
Pages: 839-845
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.49101-25.3
AIM: To investigate the effects of 25% dextrose in a rat model of cerebrospinal fluid leakage.
MATERIAL and METHODS: Forty Wistar rats were included in the study. The dura mater of the rats was opened, and 25% dextrose
was applied topically at a dose of 0.1 ml. Rats were sacrificed at the end of t...
General Neurosurgery and Miscellaneous-Others
Retroclival Ecchordosis Physaliphora: Diagnosis, Management
Pages: 846-850
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.48561-25.2
AIM: To discuss the diagnostic tests and management options of retroclival Ecchordosis physaliphora (EP).
MATERIAL and METHODS: Four patients with a retroclival EP were assessed. Computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) findings were examined thoroughly. Diffusion MRI char...
Spine and Peripheral Nerves
Advantages and Limitations of Zero-Profile Spacers in the Treatment of Cervical Spinal Cord Injury Without Fracture or Dislocation: A 5-Year Retrospective Analysis
Pages: 851-861
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.48791-25.2
AIM: To evaluate the five-year outcomes of zero-profile spacers and plate-cage constructs in cervical spinal cord injury without
fracture or dislocation (CSCIWFD).
MATERIAL and METHODS: A retrospective review was conducted on patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
(ACDF) for ...
Spine and Peripheral Nerves
Comparison of Microsurgical and Biportal Endoscopic Approach in Lumbar Lateral Recess Stenosis Surgery: Single Center Retrospective Analysis
Pages: 862-870
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.48841-25.2
AIM: To compare the clinical outcomes of microsurgery and biportal endoscopic spinal surgery (BESS) in lateral recess stenosis.
MATERIAL and METHODS: This study evaluated the outcomes of patients with lumbar lateral recess stenosis who underwent
microsurgery or BESS between March 2021 and October ...
Spine and Peripheral Nerves
Evaluation of Early Sagittal Balance Parameters in Patients Undergoing Bilateral Decompression with a Unilateral Approach in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Surgery
Pages: 871-879
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.47877-24.2
AIM: To observe the impact of the bilateral decompression with a unilateral approach technique, which is an effective and safe
method in the surgical treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) on the biomechanics of the spine in the early postoperative period
and observe changes in sagittal balance...
Spine and Peripheral Nerves
Pregabalin and Gabapentin's Roles in Nerve Regeneration: Multifaceted Analysis in an Experimental Model
Pages: 880-890
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.47696-24.2
AIM: To compare the effects of pregabalin and gabapentin on the regeneration of rat nerves exposed to experimental axonotmesis
by means of histomorphological, immunohistochemical, biochemical, electrophysiological, and clinical evaluations.
MATERIAL and METHODS: Thirty-two female Sprague-Dawley ra...
Cerebrovascular-Endovascular
Investigation of the Effects of Quercetin on Early Brain Injury and Vasospazm in an Experimental Model of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Pages: 891-898
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.48407-25.2
AIM: To investigate the therapeutic efficacy of quercetin in early brain injury (EBI) and vasospasm resulting from experimental
subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH).
MATERIAL and METHODS: The rats were assigned into five groups, as follows; Group A: rats did not undergo SAH induction,
Group B: rats unde...
Cerebrovascular-Endovascular
Three Dimensional Geometrical Features of Intracranial Saccular Aneurysms at the Time of Rupture
Pages: 899-913
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.48410-25.2
AIM: To explore the interplay between different geometric features of various types of aneurysms related to aneurysm rupture
angiographically.
MATERIAL and METHODS: Three dimensional (3D) digital subtraction angiography (DSA) studies from 180 patients with ruptured
sidewall (SW) and sidewall with...
Cerebrovascular-Endovascular
Efficacy of Decompression Surgery in Malignant Cerebral Edema After Endovascular Thromboembolectomy
Pages: 914-917
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.48266-24.1
AIM: To evaluate the outcomes of decompression surgery in patients who developed malignant cerebral infarction after pharmacologic
and endovascular thromboembolectomy treatment.
MATERIAL and METHODS: The study included 57 patients who underwent decompressive surgery for acute ischemic stroke
betw...
Pediatrics
Surgical Management of Calcified Cephalohematoma in Infants
Pages: 918-928
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.47460-24.3
AIM: To investigate the patients diagnosed with calcified cephalic hematoma who underwent surgery at our clinic, and to review the
critical aspects of surgical management.
MATERIAL and METHODS: This study retrospectively reviewed calcified cephalic hematoma patients who underwent surgery
between ...
Pediatrics
Evaluation of Inclusion Cysts and Granulation Tissue After Prenatal and Postnatal Myelomeningocele Repair
Pages: 929-935
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.47331-24.3
AIM: To evaluate the long-term outcomes of nine patients who underwent myelomeningocele repair via fetoscopic surgery, open
fetal surgery, and postnatal surgery.
MATERIAL and METHODS: The presence of inclusion cysts and the thickness of granulation tissues at the surgical site were
analyzed using...
Pediatrics
Cranial Aperture of the Optic Canal in Chiari Malformation Type 2: A Morphometric Study on CT Images
Pages: 936-942
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.48541-25.3
AIM: To identify morphological differences in the cranial aperture (CA) of the optic canal (OC) in patients with Chiari malformation
type 2 (CMT2) by comparing them with healthy individuals.
MATERIAL and METHODS: Computed tomography images were analyzed for 40 patients with CMT2 (16 females, 24 ma...
Neuro-Oncology
Evaluation of Prognostic Factors in Primary Central Nervous System Lymphomas: A Single-Center Study
Pages: 943-953
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.47541-24.1
AIM: To evaluate the relationship between the most commonly used scoring systems, some disease parameters and prognosis in
a patient group diagnosed with primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma (PCNSL).
MATERIAL and METHODS: Clinical information was collected from patients diagnosed with PCNSL bet...
Neuro-Oncology
Xanthomatous Meningiomas: A Systematic Review and Case Report
Pages: 954-962
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.47975-24.2
AIM: To present a systematic review and to report a case of xanthomatous meningioma, aiming to contribute valuable insights into
this uncommon neoplasm.
MATERIAL and METHODS: The guiding question focused on the epidemiological characteristics of xanthomatous meningiomas.
Inclusion criteria encomp...
Historical Article
Pages: 963-973
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.48377-24.1
AIM: To highlight the contributions of four surgeons who practiced neurosurgery in the late nineteenth century by examining their
works and assessing their impact on the field.
MATERIAL and METHODS: The study focuses on the works of four pioneering neurosurgeons?Fedor Krause, Victor Horsley,
Harv...
Case Report
Pages: 974-976
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.46831-24.3
Subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation (STN-DBS) is a safe and effective therapy for Parkinson´s disease (PD) in selected
patients. However, various side effects such as paraesthesia, diplopia, ataxia, worsened akinesia, emotional changes, dysarthria,
and muscle contractions can occur due to t...
Pages: 977-982
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.47958-24.2
Arteriovenous malformations (AVM) are abnormal arteriovenous shunt lesions that predominantly occur in the brain or spinal cord.
However, obstructive hydrocephalus resulting from an unruptured AVM occurs rarely. Herein, we report the case of a patient with
obstructive hydrocephalus caused by an un...
Pages: 983-986
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.48026-24.2
Blindness due to blood vessels being compressed by tumors around optical chiasma has rarely been reported in the literature. We
hereby report a rare circumstance where visual impairment occurred in a patient diagnosed with tuberculum sellae meningioma
caused by optic nerve compression from the ant...