Hemorrhagic Risk in Vestibular Schwannoma Surgeries: Insights and Implications.

BACKGROUND Vestibular schwannoma is a slow-growing benign tumor arising from the 8th cranial nerve. It can originate in the cerebellopontine angle (CPA). This retrospective study aimed to investigate the factors associated with outcomes following surgical resection of vestibular schwannoma in the CPA in 30 patients at a single center in Turkey, focusing on postoperative intratumoral hemorrhage.

Effects of Ozone Disc Nucleolysis in Management of Herniated Lumbar Intervertebral Disc: A Retrospective Single-Center Study of 149 Patients.

BACKGROUND Lower back pain is a common problem in the general population. Medical treatment is the first choice for patients without severe pain and major motor weakness. If patients do not benefit from conservative treatment, minimally invasive treatment is recommended.

Factors Influencing Recurrence Rates and Surgical Outcomes in Lumbar Microdiscectomy: A Retrospective Study of 130 Patients in Turkey.

BACKGROUND Lumbar disc herniation surgery, specifically lumbar microdiscectomy, shows recurrence in 3-24% of patients, necessitating potential re-operations. This study focuses on the outcomes and recurrence causes in 130 cases of lumbar disc herniations. These cases were managed by a single surgeon at a single center, offering a unique perspective on a common issue in neurosurgery.

A Retrospective Study of Far Lateral Midline Microlumbar Discectomy in 20 Patients at a Single Center in Turkey.

BACKGROUND Microdiscectomy is a minimally-invasive surgical technique for treating far lateral lumbar disc herniation (FLLDH). This retrospective study from a single center in Turkey aimed to evaluate midlinelumbar discectomy in 20 patients with far lateral lumbar disc herniation. MATERIAL AND METHODS We collected clinical data of 20 patients (11 men, 9 women) operated for FLDDH between January 2006 and January 2022.

Parapharyngeal Prestyloid Vagal Paraganglioma.

Vagal paragangliomas (VPs) are rare tumors arising from paraganglionic tissue within the vagal nerve's perineurium. Usually, benign vascular tumors, VPs tend to invade the surrounding structures. Herein, we report the case of a VP presenting as a neck mass, which was evaluated as a glomus caroticum tumor preoperatively.

Long-term follow-up results of surgically treated patients with foraminal and far lateral disc herniations.

Purpose: Foraminal and far lateral disc herniations are rarer cause of nerve root compression. There are reports regarding the outcome, however long-term follow-up results of surgically treated patients are few. The purpose of this retrospective study is to analyze the clinical characteristics and long-term surgical outcomes of the foraminal and far lateral disc herniations.

A rare case of cervical metastatis of glioblastoma after cranial tumor resection: case report and review of literature.

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common and the most malignant primary intracranial tumor in adults. GBM extraneural metastases occur in only approximately 0.2-0.

The Prevalence of Lumbar Paraspinal Muscle Fatty Degeneration in Patients with Modic Type I and I/II End Plate Changes.

Study Design: Retrospective case control.

Purpose: The authors of this study assessed whether the prevalence of paraspinal fatty degeneration correlates with the presence of Modic type I and I/II change in patients with low back pain (LBP).

Overview Of Literature: Modic changes are bone marrow and end plate changes visible on magnetic resonance imaging.

Prognosis of Hormonal Deficits in Empty Sella Syndrome Using Neuroimaging.

Aim: We have evaluated the anatomic measurements on sellar area of patients who were radiologically diagnosed with empty sella to determine the relation between the amount of pressure on the adenohypophysis and hormonal imbalances.

Materials And Methods: Sixty-one cases were diagnosed with empty sella and had hormone tests and hypophysis magnetic resonance (MR). The cases were categorized into two groups - patients with hypophyseal hormone anomaly and patients without hormone anomaly.

Spontaneous resolution of post-traumatic chronic subdural hematoma: a case report.

Chronic subdural hematomas often occurs in late middle and old age following trivial head trauma. Surgical intervention is the first treatment option in chronic subdural hematomas which compressed the cerebral parenchym. Hematoma may be calcified or ossified in untreated patients.

Intraventricular Gadoteric Acid Intoxication: First Report.

Background: Gadolinium-based contrast agents are relatively safe for use in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of nervous system pathology. Few reports have been reported regarding the severe adverse effects. These are mostly mild anaphylactoid reactions, especially in the vulnerable group.

The modified lateral supraorbital approach.

Purpose: Lateral supraorbital approach is a simpler and quicker method than pterional approach. It provides a more anterior projection when compared to the pterional approach. There are some minor differences of the modified lateral supraorbital approach when compared to lateral supraorbital approach.

What do we know about ALARA? Is our knowledge sufficient about radiation safety?

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge of neurosurgeons and emergency physicians about ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) and to gain awareness to them about this topic.

Methods: A multiple-choice survey comprising 17 questions was performed to 30 neurosurgeons and 70 emergency room doctors.

Results: Emergency medicine doctors, neurosurgeons, emergency medicine residents, neurosurgery residents and general practitioners participated in the survey.

Nontraumatic Intradiploic Epidermoid Cyst and Older Age: Association or Causality?

Background: Intradiploic epidermoid cysts (IEC) are rare, benign lesions derived from ectodermal remnants during neural tube closure. Their origin is still debated or unknown.

Objective: Analyzing of the patients with intradiploic epidermoid cysts operated in the authors' department.

An evaluation of internet use by neurosurgery patients prior to lumbar disc surgery and of information available on internet.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the Internet use of a group of lumbar disc surgery candidates in order to determine the rate of Internet search by the patients on their disorders and more importantly the reliability of the accessed websites.

Patients And Methods: Fifty patients who were scheduled for lumbar disc surgery were divided into 2 groups, namely patients who accepted the surgery at the first offer and those who wanted to think over. Educational level information was obtained and patients were asked whether they had searched their disorder and offered surgery on the Internet.

Evaluation of median nerve T2 signal changes in patients with surgically treated carpal tunnel syndrome.

Objective: To determine the accuracy of median nerve T2 evaluation and its relation with Boston Questionnaire (BQ) and nerve conduction studies (NCSs) in pre-operative and post-operative carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) patients in comparison with healthy volunteers.

Methods: Twenty-three CTS patients and 24 healthy volunteers underwent NCSs, median nerve T2 evaluation and self-administered BQ. Pre-operative and 1st year post-operative median nerve T2 values and cross-sectional areas (CSAs) were compared both within pre-operative and post-operative CTS groups, and with healthy volunteers.

Morphometric Analysis of Lumbar Disc Space in the Turkish Population and Safe Discectomy Distance in Lumbar Disc Surgery.

Aim: Lumbar discectomy is a common surgical intervention in neurosurgical practice. Iatrogenic vascular injury during this surgery is a rare, but serious complication. In this study, our aim was to review the average safe depth of discectomy for both sexes.

Posterior laminoforaminotomy in the treatment of lateralcervical herniated disc and foraminal stenosis.

Background/aim: Posterior cervical laminoforaminotomy is an effective surgical treatment in selected cases of cervical radiculopathy caused by posterolateral herniated discs or foraminal stenosis. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the surgical techniques, rates of complications, long-term outcomes, advantages, and disadvantages of keyhole foraminotomy retrospectively.

Materials And Methods: Keyhole foraminotomy was performed in 83 patients.

Cervical disc hernia operations through posterior laminoforaminotomy.

Objective: The most common used technique for posterolateral cervical disc herniations is anterior approach. However, posterior cervical laminotoforaminomy can provide excellent results in appropriately selected patients with foraminal stenosis in either soft disc prolapse or cervical spondylosis. The purpose of this study was to present the clinical outcomes following posterior laminoforaminotomy in patients with radiculopathy.

Effect of carnosine, methylprednisolone and their combined application on irisin levels in the plasma and brain of rats with acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury (SCI) might occur to anybody at any time and any age. In its treatment, methylprednisolone (MP) is a first choice worldwide, but there is still no significant breakthrough in truly beneficial treatment due to SCI's complex pathophysiology. We investigated the effect of carnosine, methylprednisolone (MP) and its combination on irisin levels in the plasma, brain and medulla spinalis tissues in SCI using a rat model.

Why do the patients reject spinal operations? A preliminary study.

Aim: Cases of failed back and spine surgery have increased significantly recently, which leads to patient hesitation in deciding about whether to be operated on. In this article, we present a survey investigating refusal reasons for spinal surgery, and we emphasize the effect of failed back surgery.

Material And Methods: A survey was conducted among 100 patients who were admitted to the outpatient clinic of neurosurgery at the Elazığ Training and Research Hospital.

Fragmentation to epidural space: first documented complication of Gelstix(TM.).

The knowledge of minimal invasive spinal surgery has increased greatly in recent years. A current issue is the hydrogel implant inserted through nucleus pulposus. In this paper we present a case in which the hydrogel implant was found to be fragmented into the spinal canal at follow up.

Cavernous hemangioma of the parietal bone.

Patient: Male, 38 FINAL DIAGNOSIS: Cavernous hemangioma Symptoms: Headache • parietal mass

Medication: - Clinical Procedure: - Specialty: Neurosurgery.

Objective: A rare disease.

Background: Bone hemangioma is a vascular hemartoma of bone structures.