E-ISSN: 1019-5157
ISSN: 2651-5024
Vol. 27, Issue 3 (2017)
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Original Investigation
Pages: 325-332
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.16296-15.1
AIM: The atrium (trigone) is the most common site for intraventricular lesions. The parieto-occipital interhemispheric precuneal
approach (POIPA) is one of the particular ways to reach these lesions. The aim of this study was to draw specific attention to the
surgical difficulties of these lesions...
Pages: 333-338
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.16283-15.1
AIM: We investigated the clinical presentation and management issues of unilateral vestibular schwannomas in childhood without
evidence of neurofibromatosis.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: Ten pediatric patients with unilateral vestibular schwannoma and no evidence of neurofibromatosis
were treated by the...
Pages: 339-345
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.16311-15.2
AIM: Virtual endoscopy (VE) is the navigation of a 3D model reconstructed from radiological image data. The aim of this paper is
to evaluate the role and accuracy of the virtual endoscopy realized using commercially available software, OsiriX, as a method of
planning of surgical interventions.
MA...
Pages: 346-352
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.16193-15.1
AIM: To assess the association between inflammatory response and early brain injury (EBI), and the association between inflammatory
response and the following pneumonia after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH).
MATERIAL and METHODS: Eighty-nine patients with spontaneous SAH and 12 patients...
Pages: 353-361
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.16400-15.1
AIM: Factors affecting the development of postoperative hydrocephalus patients who underwent surgery after aneurysmal
subarachnoid hemorrhage were retrospectively assessed.
MATERIAL and METHODS: 201 cases, who underwent aneurysm surgery in our clinic after subarachnoid hemorrhage between
2008 and...
Pages: 362-367
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.16324-15.1
AIM: Flow diverter (FD) stents have been used in the treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms. There are a few studies that
report the use of these devices in ruptured blister-like aneurysms. We present 5 consecutive patients, who had ruptured intracranial
wide necked or side branch close to...
Pages: 368-373
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.16136-15.1
AIM: Hypertension is a primary risk factor for intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and is thought to be responsible for about 55% of all
ICH cases. Thus, the primary goal of the study was to examine whether the status of vascular rheological factors upon admission
to the hospital was associated with hy...
Pages: 374-379
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.16101-15.1
AIM: Cerebral vasospasm is the primary cause of morbidity and mortality after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Hydrogen Sulfide
(H2S), a gaseous neurotransmitter, is produced in many tissues including the central nervous system (CNS). The vasodilatatory
effect of H2S has been shown in the CNS; howev...
Pages: 380-385
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.16108-15.1
AIM: To investigate the effect of minimally invasive approaches on the outcome of bilateral chronic subdural hematoma.
MATERIAL and METHODS: A retrospective analysis was performed in 74 hospitalized bilateral chronic subdural hematoma patients
from January 2010 to January 2013 in Northern Jiangsu ...
Pages: 386-394
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.16209-15.0
AIM: To investigate the imaging features of neurocysticercosis and to provide valuable information about the diagnosis and
treatment for clinicians.
MATERIAL and METHODS: The data of 71 consecutive cases of neurocysticercosis, diagnosed by computed tomography (CT)
and magnetic resonance imaging (...
Pages: 395-400
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.16280-15.1
AIM: Computed tomography (CT)-guided stereotactic brain biopsy has been performed in our clinic since March 1998. In this
prospective study, we examined the patient data undergoing stereotactic biopsy and the results of biopsies in 500 consecutive
patients.
MATERIAL and METHODS: Between the dates...
Pages: 401-407
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.16276-15.1
AIM: Paragangliomas of the spine are rare tumors. Clinical presentations and courses of spinal paragangliomas are varied, and
there are no standard principles of treatment to date. The purpose of this study was to explore the diagnosis, treatment and
prognosis of spinal paragangliomas.
MATERIAL a...
Pages: 408-413
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.16097-15.1
AIM: Although conventional posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) using pedicle screws provides successful outcomes, pedicle
screw related complications are sometimes noted. SPIRE? was invented as an interspinous fixation device (ISD) to replace pedicle
screw. The aim of this study is to evaluat...
Pages: 414-419
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.16196-15.1
AIM: We analyzed the demographics, clinical and radiological characteristics of non-myelopathic cervical ossification of the
posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) patients.
MATERIAL and METHODS: This study included 115 patients with cervical OPLL but without myelopathy. Demographic features
of a...
Pages: 420-425
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.16171-15.1
AIM: To compare the results of ultrasound and fluoroscopy guided caudal epidural steroid injections in postlaminectomy patients.
MATERIAL and METHODS: Thirty postlaminectomy patients were randomly divided into two groups, Group I (n=15) received
ultrasound-guided and Group II (n=15) received fluor...
Pages: 426-435
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.16326-15.1
AIM: To evaluate the efficacy of the rehabilitation protocol on patients with lumbar degenerative disc disease after posterior
transpedicular dynamic stabilization (PTDS) surgery.
MATERIAL and METHODS: Patients (n=50) with single level lumbar degenerative disc disease were recruited for this study...
Pages: 436-440
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.16414-15.1
AIM: Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) monitors the functional integrity of critical neural structures by
electrophysiological methods during surgery. Multimodality combines different neurophysiological methods to maximize diagnostic
efficacy and provide a safety margin to improv...
Pages: 441-446
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.16263-15.1
AIM: A quantitative model of postlaminectomy was designed in rats. The effects of Momordica Charantia (MC) and Ankaferd blood
stopper (ABS) on the bone and scar formation after laminectomy were concurrently evaluated.
MATERIAL and METHODS: Eighteen adult Wistar albino rats underwent lumbar laminec...
Pages: 447-452
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.15936-15.0
AIM: To investigate the effectiveness of local steroid injection and surgical decompression in the treatment of patients with severe
carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and also to compare short-term outcomes using clinical and electrophysiological criteria.
MATERIAL and METHODS: The patients diagnosed a...
Pages: 453-459
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.16004-15.2
AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in nerve regeneration across the collagen guide
channel in comparison with autograft.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: Forty adult male rats (250-300 g) were randomized into (1) collagen channel+CSF, (2) collagen
channel+norm...
Case Report
Pages: 460-463
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13032-14.2
Kyphoplasty is a minimal invasive technique with a low rate of complications. To the best of our knowledge, perforation of gastric
wall following kyphoplasty has not been described yet. We present a case that was operated for radical resection of esophageal
carcinoma eleven years ago and who under...
Pages: 464-467
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13047-14.3
Congenital glioblastomas are uncommon tumors of infancy with unique molecular features and usually better prognosis
compared to their pediatric and adult counterparts. A 15-day old newborn harboring a congenital glioblastoma undiagnosed at
pregnancy presented to our emergencies with rapid neurolog...
Pages: 468-471
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13092-14.1
Sinonasal teratocarcinosarcoma (SNTCS) is a rare malignancy of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. Histologically, this tumor
consists of mature and immature components of epithelial, mesenchymal and neuroectodermal origin, which may be present in
varying proportions. This morphological hetero...
Pages: 472-478
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13119-14.1
Idiopathic distal anterior choroidal artery (AChoA) aneurysms are particularly rare. Their diagnosis and treatment are difficult
because of the particular characteristic of pathological anatomy. Our case mainly presented with intraventricular hemorrhage.
His idiopathic aneurysm was located in the ...
Technical Note
Pages: 479-481
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.14738-15.1
Cranioplasty is not only performed for cosmetic reasons but also for physiological requirements to balance the cerebral hemodynamics
and to protect the brain from external traumas. Methyl methacrylate is one of the most preferred materials for cranioplasty. It is
usually prepared out of the surgic...
Letter to Editor
Pages: 482
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.18865-16.0
Obituary
Pages: 483-486
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.20343-17.0
Erratum
Pages: 487
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.20651-17.0