E-ISSN: 1019-5157
ISSN: 2651-5024
Vol. 23, Issue 3 (2013)
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Review
Pages: 299-303
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5043-11.1
Supra- and infratentorial acute epidural hematoma (SIEDH) is a common type of posterior fossa epidural hematoma (PFEDH), representing 11–
64% of all PFEDHs. Although SIEDH is associated with typical characteristics, it might be difficult to diagnose when presenting as infratentorial
acute ep...
Pages: 304-311
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5958-12.0
The role of three-dimensional computed tomography angiography (3D-CTA) in management of aneurysms has been fairly acknowledged
in the past. There have been numerous articles in the literature regarding its potential threat to the conventional “gold standard”, i.e. digital
subtraction a...
Original Investigation
Pages: 312-316
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.4666-11.3
This study aims to determine the dysfunction caused by existing pathological condition in structures involved in the transfer of sensory
functions of the neural system in cervical disc herniation, and to establish whether or not the level and degree of this anatomical damage can
be anticipated by ...
Pages: 317-322
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.6467-12.2
AIM: To investigate whether carboxymethylcellulose/polyethylene oxide (CMC/PEO) gel has a protective effect against epidural scar formation
anterior to the dura following discectomy.
MATERIAL and METHODS: A barrier gel comprised of CMC and PEO (MediShield) was studied as a material to reduce anter...
Pages: 323-328
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.6513-12.1
AIM: The prognosis of VBA aneurysms seems poor and surgical management of VBA dissecting aneurysms is challenging. We evaluated our
endovascular experience in management of ruptured and unruptured VBA dissecting aneurysms.
MATERIAL and METHODS: Eleven consecutive patients with eleven VBA aneurysms...
Pages: 329-335
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.6639-12.2
AIM: The study aimed to examine the position of three-dimensional (3D) neurosonography and the advantages and disadvantages of
ultrasound-based neuronavigation in spinal cord tumour surgery.
MATERIAL and METHODS: During the period July, 2007- February 2011, 28 patients with spinal cord tumours wer...
Pages: 336-343
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.6982-12.1
AIM: To evaluate the correlation between the dimensions of ischemic and hemorrhagic lesions detected by diffusion MRI and the changes in
lesion dimensions with serum NT-proBNP levels in mild and moderate head trauma.
MATERIAL and METHODS: 30 patients were assessed in our study. A control group of ...
Pages: 344-348
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.7016-12.1
AIM: In spinal surgery, high doses of radiation are delivered during surgical procedures that require fluoroscopic control. The aim of this study
was to determine the amount of radiation delivered from the fluoroscopic unit and also the factors to reduce the amount of radiation during
the surgery ...
Pages: 349-354
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.7023-12.1
AIM: Adiponectin plays an important role in the regulation of tissue inflammation. Recently, it has been reported that the plasma adiponectin
levels in several acute illnesses decrease periodically, thus indicating that adiponectin may play a role in the inflammatory response in patients
with acut...
Pages: 355-358
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.6983-12.1
AIM: To evaluate use of a titanium mesh to fill cranial defects in growing animals, as a model for juvenile humans.
MATERIAL and METHODS: Thirty two-month-old Seghers pigs were evenly assigned to one of three groups: controls, a defect group
(unrepaired 5 × 5 cm lesion), and a repair group (repair...
Pages: 359-365
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.7035-12.1
AIM: To assess the effectiveness and safety of pre-resection endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) in permanently relieving hydrocephalus
in children with posterior fossa tumors.
MATERIAL and METHODS: 17 pediatric patients with posterior fossa tumors and associated triventricular obstructive hydr...
Pages: 366-371
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.7100-12.2
AIM: The purpose of this study was to determine the possible protective effects of captopril treatment against apoptosis in the brain induced
by burn injury.
MATERIAL and METHODS: Under ether anaesthesia, Wistar albino rats (200-250 g) were exposed to a 900C (burn) or 250C (sham) water bath
for 1...
Pages: 372-378
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.7122-12.1
AIM: To compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of recurrent disk disease in patients who underwent unilateral and bilateral
percutaneous pedicle screw instrumentation with Mis-TLIF.
MATERIAL and METHODS: 10 patients treated with unilateral percutaneous instrumentation plus Mis-TLIF formed ...
Pages: 379-384
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.7184-12.1
AIM: To assess the correlation between quality of life (QoL), depressive symptoms and motor signs in patients with Parkinson disease after
subthalamic deep brain stimulation (DBS STN).
MATERIAL and METHODS: 74 patients, average age 55.6 ± 7 and duration of disease 12.3 years± 3.8, treated with l S...
Case Report
Pages: 385-388
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.4930-11.1
Iatrogenic vascular injury rarely occurs during lumbar disc surgery and can be fatal if it is not recognized instantly. In this paper we aim
to introduce three iatrogenic vascular injuries that occurred during the lumbar disc surgery. The first case was consulted because of the
sudden hypotension ...
Pages: 389-391
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5437-11.1
Intradural disc herniation is a rare entity that occurs most commonly in the lumbar spine particularly at L4-L5 region. Most often it is diagnosed
intraoperatively in a case of simple intervertebral disc herniation. Contrast enhanced MRI is mandatory for pre operative diagnosis. We describe
a case...
Pages: 392-394
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5436-12.0
Gliosarcomas (GS) are high grade, rare tumours. Radiologically they are seen as a surfacing lesion, often having a thick dural attachment
located within the parenchyma of the brain. We report a very unusual case of an intraventricular non-parenchyhmal gliosarcoma in a 60-yearold
female. Magnetic r...
Pages: 395-400
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5444-11.2
Early closure of cranial sutures results in various types of cranial vault deformities, named craniosynostosis. Although mostly associated
with syndromic cases, bony orbit deformities such as exorbitism can be seen with various types of craniosynostosis. This condition can be
associated with papil...
Pages: 401-403
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5474-11.0
With modern technology, intraoperative computed tomography scans are being used in neurosurgical operative rooms. A case of severe head
trauma is reported to underline how intraoperative computed tomography can improve the treatment of traumatic lesions, without changing
the operative setup, with ...
Pages: 404-406
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5503-11.1
Aneurysms protruding into sellae may mimic pituitary tumors by compressing adjacent cranial nerves. Carotid-Cavernous aneurysms are
rarely associated with mortality, and surgical intervention is recommended especially for neuro-ophthalmologic progression. In this report we
presented a 51-year-old ...
Pages: 407-409
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5575-11.0
Pharyngeal and esophageal perforations are rare during cervical spine surgery but can cause significant morbidity. Pharyngeal or eosephageal
perforations can occur by several mechanisms and the management of pharyngeal or eosephageal perforation’s treatment may become
difficult. We report a ...
Pages: 410-414
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5604-11.0
We present a rare cause of cervical myelopathy produced by an engorged suboccipital epidural venous plexus due to chronic cerebrospinal
fluid (CSF) overdrainage. A 17-year-old boy with obstructive hydrocephalus due to a retrocerebellar cyst and secondary implantation of a
ventricloperitoneal shunt...
Pages: 415-419
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5627-11.0
Aneurysmal bone cyst is a benign tumor-like bony lesion with a propensity to develop in the pediatric population. It generally involves one
vertebral level when localized to the spine. The degree of resection correlates highly with fewer recurrences. En bloc spondylectomy is the
procedure of choic...
Pages: 420-425
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.7291-12.0
AIM: Conventional ventricular catheters have proven to be ineffective in the drainage of the cerebrospinal fluid in the long run in terms of
infection rates. Consequently, the development and clinical evaluation of new catheters is urgently needed.
MATERIAL and METHODS: We implanted a ventricular ...
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