E-ISSN: 1019-5157
ISSN: 2651-5024
Vol. 19, Issue 4 (2009)
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Original Investigation
Pages: 319-326
AIM: In this study, we examined the results of utilizing the agile posterior dynamic
stabilization system with dynamic transpedicular screws in our patients.
MATERIAL and METHODS: Posterior dynamic instrumentation with agile rods and
dynamic transpedicular screws was employed in 15 (seven male an...
Pages: 327-332
AIM: To investigate the relation of depression and pain-related disability associated with
Low Back Pain (LBP).
MATERIAL and METHODS: The Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale, Visual Analogue
Scale (VAS) and Zung Depression Scale were sent to 3800 randomly select adults in
Kayseri, Turkey. The demo...
Pages: 333-337
AIM: Although an aneurysmal rupture typically presents on computed tomography
(CT) imaging as only a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), it may be associated with
spontaneous (nontraumatic) subdural hemorrhage (sSDH). The purpose of this
paper is to discuss the clinical and radiological characteristic...
Pages: 338-344
AIM: Primary intraventricular hemorrhage (PIVH), bleeding in the ventricular system
without a recognizable parenchymal component, is a rare neurological disorder. The
purpose of this study was to identify clinical features, risk factors, etiology and outcome of
patients with PIVH.
MATERIAL and M...
Pages: 345-348
OBJECTIVE: Atlantoaxial stability can be achieved by laminar hook systems via
posterior approach. This technique is much more safer than using screws. We
presented our experience with the C1-C2 claw procedure.
METHODS and MATERIAL: Seven patients with atlantoaxial instability were
operated by us...
AIM: Increasing use of surgical magnification for operations in the territory of the
anterior choroidal artery (AChA) has created a need for detailed knowledge of their
anatomical variations. The aim of the present study is to examine the anatomical
variations of the AChAin patients operated via ...
Pages: 353-359
AIM: A rat model of spinal cord ischemia/reperfusion was conducted and the serum
cytokine levels and histopathological changes were assessed.
MATERIAL and METHODS: Twenty-four male Sprague-Dawley rats were assigned into
four experimental groups. Group-A (the sham operated rats) and group-B (the s...
Pages: 360-366
AIM: Nitrogen Mustard (NM) is an alkylating agent that damages cellular nuclear
DNA after penetrating tissue. This results in cytostatic, mutagenic and cytotoxic
effects. We used the electron microscope to investigate the effect of NM gas
administered through the dermal and respiratory routes to ...
Pages: 367-373
AIM: Previous studies demonstrated that mexiletine has some important features in the
prevention of ischemic brain injury such as sodium and calcium canal blockage and free
radical occurrence. Our aim was to investigate the effects of mexiletine on ischemic brain
injury.
MATERIAL and METHODS: Ex...
AIM: Our aim in this study was to investigate the efficacy of intravenous administration
of cilostazol and compare these effects with intravenous usage of nimodipine in
subarachnoid hemorrhage model.
MATERIAL and METHODS: Twenty-five male New Zealand White rabbits were
assigned randomly to 1 of ...
AIM: Endothelin-1 (ET-1) has been implicated in the pathophysiology of cerebral
vasospasm. Chloride (Cl-) channels exist in vascular smooth muscle and activation
of these channels leads to depolarization and contraction. The aim of the present
study was to test the effect of 5-nitro-2-(3-phenylpr...
Pages: 387-392
AIM: Epidural fibrosis following a laminectomy procedure is a serious problem that
results in failed back surgery syndrome. Aserious number of manuscripts have explained
its possible mechanism and results but no effective preventive surgical technique or
treatment is currently present.
MATERIAL ...
Pages: 393-399
AIM: Smoking is an extremely important risk factor for subarachnoid hemorrhage and
seems to increase rupture risk of unruptured aneurysms by accelerating their growth
rate. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of smoking on the luminal
diameter with wall thicknesses of rat basilar a...
PURPOSE: Spinal dysraphisms are the most common congenital anomalies of the
CNS. Spinal dysraphism (SD) of cervical and upper thoracic region are rare,
demonstrating distinct clinical and structural configurations compared to lumbar
counterparts.
METHODS: In Haydarpasa Numune Hospital, a total o...
Review
Pages: 406-412
Elucidation of the endogenous cell survival pathways involved in ischemic
tolerance (preconditioning) and postconditioning has significant clinical
implications for preventing neuronal damage in susceptible patients. Ischemic
tolerance is a phenomenon in which the brain protects itself against fu...
Case Report
Pages: 413-416
The vertebral artery (VA) is well protected through its course at the cervical transverse
foramina and penetrating injuries of VAare mostly caused by gun shot wounds. The
mechanism of injury in these wounds is described as the kinetic energy transferred by
the bullet, which always depends on its ...
Gliosarcoma is a rare tumor of the central nervous system characterized by a biphasic
histological pattern. Our objective is to describe clinical, morphological and
immunohistochemical features of two cases of gliosarcoma with chondroblastic
osteosarcomatous differentiation and to discuss its pat...
Pages: 423-427
Giant cell reparative granuloma (GCRG) is a rare, benign fibroosseous lession. It
typically arises in the mandible and maxilla, and less frequently in the skull bones. We
report a case of GCRG of the axis, which is the first to be reported in the literature. A
35-year-old man was admitted to our ...
Pages: 428-432
Achieving complete resolution of spinal hydatid cyst disease is quite challenging
when bone is involved. Many authors reported the poor outcome of posterior
decompression and laminectomy for intraosseous spinal hydatid disease. In an
attempt to avoid a similar poor outcome, hydatid cysts were rea...
Pages: 433-436
Glioblastoma multiforme is the most common intracranial neoplasm of all primary
central nervous system tumors. Glial tumors can present in different forms.
Intracranial hemorrhage may occur in all central nervous system tumors to a varying
degree and extent and may even be massive. A 58-year-old ...
Although anterior surgical approaches to the cervical spine have become popular
and safe in recent years, they also have some complications. We present a case of
loss of an anterior cervical plate screw by the natural tracts. The patient was a 47-
year-old woman who was operated on for cervical s...