abstract：AIM:To investigate the expression patterns of D-serine and N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor 1 in the temporal lobes of patients with intractable epilepsy. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Cortical temporal lobe brain tissue samples were collected from 20 patients with intractable epilepsy and 6 patients with brain trauma. The...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Zhang X,Hu B,Lu L,Xu D,Sun L,Lin W

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study aimed to estimate the rupture risk of anterior communicating artery (AComA) and AComA-related aneurysms according to their localization, angiographic architecture, and morphological features. MATERIAL AND METHODS:In this study, 124 patients with AComA and AComA-related anterior system aneurysms were ret...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Kaya V,Kolu M,Kaya AT,Gezer M,SaraÇ K,Tetİk B,Yildirim IO,Durak MA

更新日期：2020-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Percutaneous spinal cord stimulation (PSCS) has been utilised for a long time for treating failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS). This study reviews the outcomes of PSCS in patients with FBSS in the authors' university hospital. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The hospital records of patients with FBSS who had undergone PSCS w...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Harman F,Aydİn S,Sencan S,Akdenİz E,Guvenc Y,Saracoglu A,Eyigor C,Uyar M,Gunduz OH

更新日期：2020-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The etiology and pathogenesis of Moyamoya Disease (MMD) remains obscure. The present study aims to clarify the risk factors for adult MMD in patients from South China. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We prospectively studied adult patients who were angiographically diagnosed with MMD, compared the demographic profiles, medic...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Zhang Y,Fu X,Zeng X,Xu J,Lİu H,Lİ X,Gao Q

更新日期：2020-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Surgery is an important treatment strategy for patients with spinal tuberculosis. This study evaluated the association between in-hospital outcomes of patients with spinal tuberculosis and different surgical approaches. MATERIAL AND METHODS:This population-based, retrospective observational study analyzed data of ...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Guangweİ S,Jİngjİng W,Caİbİn G,Qİang L,Hucheng Y

更新日期：2020-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Simultaneous presence of the persistent primitive trigeminal artery and so-called intermediate communicating artery was discovered in a 77-year-old cadaver autopsied due to the myocardial infarction. Many vascular variants and abnormalities such as aplasia of the right vertebral artery (VA), presence of two right post...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Trandafilović M,Vasović L,Vlajković S,Daković-Bjelaković M

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this report, we present two cases of patients with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) otorrhea who underwent surgical repair through either a transmastoid or middle cranial fossa approach. In our first case, a 34-year-old male after head trauma with conductive hearing loss and a House-Brackmann grade 2 facial palsy was foun...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Cetin AC,Karabay N,Guneri EA

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the over expression of Glucose-regulated protein 78 kda (GRP78) in recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) and explore its chemoresatance. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Western blot analysis and real-time PCR were done to detect the expression of GRP78 in GBM tissues. RESULTS:It was detected that GRP78 is up-e...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Yang S,Lu H,Luo F,Zhang Z,Wu W

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To present the radiological findings of fibrous dysplasia (FD) patients who had computed tomography (CT) and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. MATERIAL AND METHODS:This study included a total of 25 patients (17 female and 8 male) who were found to have FD based on CT examinations between March 2010 and Ju...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Gokce E,Beyhan M

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the efficacy of using a neuronavigation system for demonstrating the relationship between the basilar artery (BA) and ventricular floor during endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV). MATERIAL AND METHODS:Records of 28 patients (16 females and 12 males) diagnosed with obstructive hydrocephalus who had u...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Ozgural O,Kahilogullari G,Cinalli G,Eroglu U,Dogan I,Al-Beyati E,Zaimoglu M,Unlu A

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the clinicopathological features and related factors affecting microsurgical resection of lesions in the cavernous sinus. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Clinical data of 66 patients undergoing microsurgery for lesions located in the cavernous sinus from January 2011 to December 2017 were retrospectively revie...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Feng M,Xu D,Wang G,Wang F,Guo F

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To present the surgical planning, manufacturing and implantation of an individualized 3D-printed prosthesis for cervicothoracic reconstruction in a six-level recurrent chordoma. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A 40-year-old female patient with recurrent cervicothoracic chordoma was admitted in our center. Onestage tumorectom...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Yang X,Wan W,Gong H,Xiao J

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To provide detailed information about anterior skull base anatomy. MATERIAL AND METHODS:In terms of gender and laterality, the drainage pathways and anatomical variations of the frontal sinus, crista galli and nasal septum in 402 patients were evaluated via computed tomography scans. RESULTS:The pneumatization pa...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Acar G,Cicekcibasi AE,Koplay M,Kelesoglu KS

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To analyze the impact of Tranexamic acid (TXA) on perioperative hemodynamics in craniosynostosis surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Data of thirty-six children (operated between 2014-2017) were categorized into two groups depending on TXA delivery. Patient demographics, preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative data ...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Ongun EA,Dursun O,Kazan MS

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the effect of sevoflurane, a halogenated anesthetic used in clinical applications, on oxidative stress and inflammation after an acute traumatic brain injury (TBI) in rats. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Thirty male Spragueâ€"Dawley rats were divided into three groups: control (Group 1), trauma (Group 2), and tra...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Dogan G,Karaca O

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To define the optimal time of shunt insertion in patients with neural tube defects and hydrocephalus. MATERIAL AND METHODS:In total, 71 patients who underwent operation for neural tube defects and hydrocephalus were retrospectively evaluated between 2012 and 2018. The first group comprised 43 patients who underwen...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Ozgural O,Kahilogullari G,Dogan I,Eroglu U,Yakar F,Kilinc MC,Sayaci EY,Unlu MA

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the satisfactory clinical and radiological outcomes of posterior dynamic stabilization for the direct repair of bilateral L5 pars interarticularis defects and pars fusion. MATERIAL AND METHODS:This is a retrospective evaluation of postoperative follow-up results of 13 patients with bilateral L5 pars in...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Kibici K,Erok B

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article has been withdrawn at the request of the author(s) and/or editor. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. ...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Ucler N,Ogur T,Daglioglu E

更新日期：2019-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Patients with decompressive craniectomy (DC) were investigated to determine the most suitable treatment protocol to be applied. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Overall, 32 patients with trauma or cerebrovascular disease underwent DC. Clinical, radiological and surgical data of surviving patients was retrospectively analysed....

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Demir Ö,Deniz FE

更新日期：2019-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Rasmussen encephalitis (RE) is a rare and severe brain disorder that is associated with unilateral hemispheric atrophy and manifests as severe refractory epilepsy, hemiplegia, defects of motor and speech functions, and cognitive impairment. Treatment of RE, especially in adult patients, is extremely challenging. Herei...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Wang Q,Zhu Z,Wang G,Sun L,Qiu J

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To summarize and calculate the accurate rate of good outcome and the prognosis, using a uniform definition of good outcome, evaluating the long-term effect of surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Through searching the relevant databases, we included eligible studies measuring outcomes with the modified Rankin Scale (mRS)...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Yao Z,You C

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intradural spinal cord abscesses are rare infections in early childhood and usually result from pre-existing congenital anomalies of the spinal column. The formation of abscess may be the result of hematogenous spread. It is treated by surgical and parenteral antibiotic treatment, but some special cases may require ad...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Sahin A,Kilic M,Dalgic N

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the accuracy of determining pathologic segment between three-position MRI (3P-MRI) and post-myelographic CT (PMCT) in cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) by assessing the degree of inter-observer and intra-observer agreement. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed 3P-MRI and PMCT for the dia...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Lee SY,Hur JW,Ryu KS,Kim JS,Chung HJ,Song MS

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate anatomical data of the bony structures during exploration of the C1-C2 complex. MATERIAL AND METHODS:This study included six formalin-fixed cadaveric head and neck specimens. Radiological images and anatomical measurements included: C1-C2 distance, bony distance between C1 anterior tubercle-nares and s...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Cirpan S,Sayhan S,Yonguc GN,Eyuboglu C,Karabay N,Guvencer M,Naderi S

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare neurodegenerative changes using the Fluoro-Jade B staining, following status epilepticus induced by intraamygdaloid injection of kainic acid in Genetic Absence Epilepsy Rats from Strasbourg (GAERS) and non-epileptic control Wistar rats. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A single unilateral intra-amygdaloid kainic ac...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Sehirli US,Kirazli O,Tezcan K,Sakalli E,Onat F

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To report the four most common spinal parasites for providing insight into definitive therapy. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Twelve patients with spinal parasites were diagnosed between 2009 and 2016. A definite diagnosis was established in the form of histopathology (n=9) and response to drug therapy (n=3). The minimum fo...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Xia Y,Ju Y,Liu JP,Chen LY

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the external anatomy of the fourth ventricle and dorsal brainstem using morphometric data, which could be useful for preoperative surgical planning. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Between January 2017 and December 2017, 42 fresh adult cadavers were investigated for the measurements of the cadaver brainstems a...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Antar V,Turk O,Katar S,Ozden M,Sahin B,Yuceli S,Kara E,Yurtseven A

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To analyse postoperative meningitis (POM) after craniotomy, and to compare the clinical characteristics, treatment outcomes and mortality rates of POM that were caused by Acinetobacter spp. or other possible causes. MATERIAL AND METHODS:In this study, POM cases in our hospital between 2008 and 2016 were retrospect...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Senturk GC,Ozay R,Kul G,Altay FA,Kuzi S,Gurbuz Y,Tutuncu E,Eser T

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Neurogenesis plays an important role in promoting neurologic function after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) activation has been reported to negatively regulate neurogenesis. Previous studies have also demonstrated that activation of STAT3 signaling exerted ...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Haitao L,Zhou H

更新日期：2018-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Ectopic recurrence of craniopharyngioma in the cerebellopontine angle after surgical resection of a suprasellar craniopharyngioma is rare. Thus, only 5 cases were reported with a delay ranging between 4 and 26 years after removal of the primary tumor. We report a unique case of ectopic recurrence of craniopharyngioma ...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Mahdi MA,Krauss JK,Nakamura M,Brandis A,Hong B

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the effect of shunt selection on the rate of shunt revision due to early shunt complications in neonatal myelomeningocele-associated hydrocephalus. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The data of 157 neonatal myelomeningocele cases in three pediatric neurosurgery centers (Ankara University, Kocaeli University, Selcuk...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Kahilogullari G,Etus V,Guler TM,Karabagli H,Unlu A

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effects of local and systemic administration of etanercept on the formation of epidural fibrosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Twenty-eight rats were randomly divided into four equal groups (Control, SpongostanTM, Local etanercept and Systemic etanercept) and laminectomy was performed between T11 and L1...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Kizilay Z,Cetin NK,Topcu A,Ismailoglu O,Omurlu IK,Aktas S,Yilmaz A

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Eagle syndrome is a rare entity that causes recurrent throat pain, neck pain, dysphagia, or facial pain due to an elongated styloid process or calcified stylohyoid ligament. Clinical findings related to lower cranial nerve compression have also been reported. In some cases, it is reported that carotid artery compre...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Aydin E,Quliyev H,Cinar C,Bozkaya H,Oran I

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine whether the Thoracolumbar Injury Classification and Severity Score (TLICS) and the Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen (AO) Spine Thoracolumbar Injury Classification System have any superiority to each other regarding the reliability of their recommendations in the surgical management of unstab...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Yuksel MO,Gurbuz MS,Is M,Somay H

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate whether sleep quality and sleepiness of patients who undergo surgery for pituitary adenomas differ from healthy individuals. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Forty-four patients who were operated for pituitary adenomas and 44 healthy individuals, 88 subjects in total, were evaluated by a questionnaire. All ques...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Temiz NC,Kacar Y,Mehtiyev R,Ezgu MC,Karakoc O

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore the clinical value of bone flap creation and the sinus protection in the approach of retrosigmoid keyhole craniotomy with the guidance of three-dimensional (3D) sliced computed tomography (CT) reconstruction of the skull transverse sinus and sigmoid sinus groove. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The scalp tracings ...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Wang C,Han G,You C,Liu C

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNETs) of the spine are rare. They are usually intramedullary and reported in children. We herein report an epidural PNET of lumbosacral area presenting with the cauda equina syndrome in an adult. A 38-year-old woman presented to our emergency room with acute onset lower extremity...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Eghbal K,Dehghanian AR,Ghaffarpasand F

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Neurosurgical oncology that is performed for lesions located in critical areas like the sensorimotor area has additional risk because it may cause serious neurological deficiencies. Some intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) modalities can effectively help the surgeons to maximize resections of this kind of lesions...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Brandmeier S,Taskiran E,Bolukbasi FH,Sari R,Elmaci I

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To use a smartphone application (app) during pedicle screw placement navigation and examine the accuracy of this application on an anatomical dry vertebrae model. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Seventy-six dry vertebrae were used for this study, and pedicle entry points and projections of pedicle screw trajectory lines in t...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Comert A,Dogan I,Caglar YS

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the expression of cancer stem cell markers in meningiomas. MATERIAL AND METHODS:CD133, Nestin and Sox2 expression levels in 35 paraffin-embedded meningioma tissue samples were assessed using immunohistochemistry. RESULTS:In this study, five cases were atypical (WHO Grade II), two were anaplastic (W...

journal_title：Turkish neurosurgery

authors： Xiao ZY,Chen XJ,Pan Q,Yang QZ,Li KZ

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00