E-ISSN: 1019-5157
ISSN: 2651-5024
Vol. 26, Issue 5 (2016)
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Review
Pages: 653-661
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.14294-15.1
The anterior cerebral artery (ACA) varies considerably and this complicates the description of the normal anatomy. The segmentation
of the ACA is mostly agreed on by different authors, although the relationship of the pericallosal and callosomarginal arteries (CmA)
is not agreed upon. The two basi...
Original Investigation
Pages: 662-670
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.16105-15.3
AIM: Reconstruction technique advances have created renewed enthusiasm for the expanded endonasal approach (EEA). However,
as with any new technique, early experiences inevitably lead to more selective use of these techniques. We reviewed our experience
of the expanded endonasal endoscopic approac...
Pages: 671-677
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13161-14.2
AIM: Total surgical resection of pituitary macroadenomas is difficult due to the location of the adenoma and the propensity to invade
surrounding tissues. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the risk factors for invasive and aggressive pituitary macroadenomas
using radiological, hormonal, cl...
Pages: 678-683
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.12807-14.1
AIM: To analyse the effect of MMP-3 (Matrix Metalloproteinase Enzyme-3)-one of the extracellular matrix proteins- on the prognosis
and biological behaviour of meningiomas.
MATERIAL and METHODS: 79 cases of meningioma that were operated in our clinic between 2005 and 2010 were retrospectively
anal...
Pages: 684-689
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13567-14.2
AIM: Hypervascular intracranial tumors may cause serious bleeding in surgery. Though pre-operative endovascular embolization
of tumor is a widely accepted method, sometimes despite embolization, an effective and safer intraoperative hemostatic technique
is needed to prevent or at least decrease th...
Pages: 690-698
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.12537-15.0
AIM: Tumors of various organs that metastasize to bone do not neglect calvarium as a target. The aim of this study was to
characterize the calvarial tumors.
MATERIAL and METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed 45 consecutive patients operated for calvarial masses from January 2002
till May 2012 at o...
Pages: 699-703
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13424-14.1
AIM: To share the results of conventional surgery in rhinorrhea and the contribution of computerized tomography (CT) cisternography
to determination of the site of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak.
MATERIAL and METHODS: Twelve cases treated for spontaneous rhinorrhea were included in this study. All...
Pages: 704-708
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13241-14.1
AIM: Decompressive hemicraniectomy for a malignant middle cerebral artery infarct can be a life-saving surgical treatment. We
aimed to investigate the surgical treatment results in cases that underwent decompressive hemicraniectomy for a malignant middle
cerebral artery infarct in this study.
MAT...
Pages: 709-713
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13280-14.5
AIM: Giant arteriovenous malformations (i.e., those greater than 6 cm maximum diameter or volume > 33 cc) are difficult to treat and
often carry higher treatment morbidity and mortality rates. In our study, we reviewed the angiographic results and clinical outcomes
for 11 patients with giant arter...
Pages: 714-719
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13501-14.3
AIM: To compare the beneficial effects of cisternal blood clot evacuation with or without microsurgical fenestration of the lamina
terminalis (LT) on symptomatic vasospasm during the course of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.
MATERIAL and METHODS: This was a clinical, retrospective study that i...
Pages: 720-724
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13536-14.0
AIM: Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is the most applied tool for classifying intensity of coma and predicting patient outcomes with
traumatic brain injuries. The present study was conducted with the aim of comparing two criteria of Full Outline of UnResponsiveness
(FOUR) scale and GCS in predicting prog...
Pages: 725-731
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.11826-14.1
AIM: Traumatic subdural effusion (TSE) occurs following traumatic brain injury and may be treated by either conservative methods
or surgical procedure commonly according to the patients’ clinical information. We aimed to compare the effective rate of effusion
removal and the standardized mor...
Pages: 732-735
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.8245-13.1
AIM: Traumatic brain injury is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. The role of prophylactic anti-epileptic
drugs has been established. Phenytoin used traditionally for this purpose carries a burden of adverse reactions and cumbersome
need of monitoring and maintaining l...
Pages: 736-743
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13533-14.1
AIM: Tyrosine kinase receptor-B (TrkB), a high-affinity receptor for brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), functions via specific
binding with the BDNF. Although studies have shown that BDNF promotes the expression of glutamate transporter-1 (GLT-1) in the
glial cells during neurodegeneration,...
Pages: 744-749
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.11672-14.1
AIM: To investigate the indications and clinical value of the surgical therapy of neurocysticercosis (NCC).
MATERIAL and METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed all 10 patients with NCC treated surgically from January 2009 to January
2014 in our institute. The NCC types included parenchymal cysticerc...
Pages: 750-757
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13141-14.2
AIM: Dynamic plates have been popularized to promote cervical spine fusion. There are no studies comparing the effectiveness and
complications between traditional static plates and new dynamic plates (Vectra-T, Synthes, Switzerland).
MATERIAL and METHODS: From June 2009 to October 2012, 70 patient...
Pages: 758-762
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.10551-14.5
AIM: To investigate whether C1-occipital condyle complex (CC complex) screws can be safely and rapidly placed without guidance
in basilar invagination patients with atlas assimilation.
MATERIAL and METHODS: The occipital-cervical (OC) junction was fixed posteriorly in 8 basilar invagination patien...
Pages: 763-770
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.12450-14.1
AIM: To assess the feasibility and efficacy of TLIF with unilateral pedicle screw and contralateral percutaneous lumbar transfacet
screw fixation for the treatment of lumbar degenerative disorders.
MATERIAL and METHODS: A series of computed tomography (CT) digital images from 60 patients (30 males...
Pages: 771-776
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13226-14.1
AIM: Misplacement of pedicle screw is the serious complication of spinal surgeries. Intraoperative imaging techniques and
navigation systems are currently in use for the prevention of this complication. The aim of this study was to document the results of
our experience with the navigation and int...
Pages: 777-782
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13455-15.0
AIM: Two different ventilation protocols during general anesthesia have been compared regarding their effects on amount of epidural
bleeding during lumbar microdiscectomy in the prone position. Previous studies have not not revealed a relationship between
ventilation mode and epidural bleeding in ...
Pages: 783-789
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.12999-14.1
AIM: To evaluate the effects of NMDA receptor antagonist memantine and pancaspase inhibitor Q-VD-Oph in combination or alone
in experimental spinal cord injury.
MATERIAL and METHODS: 45 male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into five groups. Spinal cord injury was created with the
clip compressio...
Case Report
Pages: 790-794
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.9408-13.2
Astroblastoma is a rare and distinct type of aggressive glial tumor for which there is much confusion regarding the diagnostic
criteria. We present a case of astroblastoma and review all relevant literature, aiming to discuss astroblastoma from the clinical,
pathological, management, and prognosti...
Pages: 795-798
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.10544-14.1
The aim of this report is to investigate the pathogenesis and surgical treatment of encephalocele located in the sphenoid sinus
and presented with spontaneous rhinorrhea. The data of a patient with sphenoid sinus encephalocele was analyzed in association
with the review of literature. The patient ...
Pages: 799-804
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.10743-14.0
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive primary tumor of the central nervous system (CNS) in adults. Its growth has been always
described as locally invasive. This tumor rarely penetrates dura mater and invades extracranial structures. We present a case of
GBM, which occurred in a 39-year-old ma...