E-ISSN: 1019-5157
ISSN: 2651-5024
Vol. 22, Issue 5 (2012)
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Review
Pages: 529-533
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5731-12.1
Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) due to intracranial aneurysm rupture is a complex clinical disease with high mortality and morbidity. Recent
studies suggest that early brain injury (EBI) rather than vasospasm might be responsible for morbidity and mortality within 24-72 hours after
SAH. The rise in ...
Pages: 534-539
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5981-12.1
AIM: The aim of this study is to evaluate results of surgery in Degenerative Spondylolisthesis (DS) patients over 70 years old.
MATERIAL and METHODS: This is a non-randomized retrospective analysis of the clinical outcome of 34 patients older than 70 years who
underwent surgery. At the end of two-...
Original Investigation
Pages: 540-546
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.4086-11.3
AIM: Obstruction of superior sagittal sinus (SSS) and collateral bridging veins is a well-known reason of postoperative brain edema and brain infarct, however, morphometric anatomic studies done in the light of surgical landmarks aren't sufficient in number. Object of this study is to describe venou...
Pages: 547-557
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5142-11.1
AIM: We present the long-term outcomes as well as their correlation with tumor size in 127 consecutive patients harboring large MSWM after microsurgical treatment.
MATERIAL and METHODS: The retrospective analysis of clinical data and follow-up data of 127 microsurgical treated patients with MSWM wa...
Pages: 558-565
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5332-11.1
AIM: To evaluate the value of magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), blood oxygen level-dependent imaging (BOLD) and diffusion tensor
imaging (DTI) for preoperative assessment in patients with brain gliomas.
MATERIAL and METHODS: Twenty-three consecutive glioma patients underwent MRS, BOLD and DTI...
Pages: 566-575
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5347-11.3
AIM: Retrospective investigation of prognostic factors in low-grade astrocytomas.
MATERIAL and METHODS: In the study, prognostic factors were prospectively identified and assumed to be effective on prognosis, which
were reviewed in 67 cases diagnosed as low-grade astrocytoma with craniotomy betwee...
Pages: 576-582
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5422-11.1
AIM: Prenatal stress is known to adversely affect the fetal brain development and also neuronal loss. The mechanism(s) associated with
prenatal stress induced developmental neurotoxicity remains obscure. Few studies point to the glutathione (GSH) antioxidant system which
is an important molecular ...
Pages: 583-587
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5231-11.2
AIM: This study was conducted to evaluate the therapeutic effectiveness of surgical approaches in type II odontoid fracture.
MATERIAL and METHODS: In a retrospective study in Mashhad university, 15 patients with anterior screw fixation technique (ASF) and 31
patients with posterior approaches (PA)...
Pages: 588-590
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5599-11.0
AIM: Electrical stimulation of the dorsal column of the spinal cord stands out as a major method of neuromodulation. Its popularity stems from
the long lasting support to the “gate theory” in which electrical stimulation of the gate prevents passage of nociceptive impulses and reduces
...
Pages: 591-598
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5616-11.0
AIM: Arachnoid cysts are benign intra-arachnoid cystic lesions filled with cerebrospinal fluid. With advent of modern treatment techniques,
debate continues regarding which surgical treatment is most effective.
MATERIAL and METHODS: A consecutive series of 75 patients with arachnoid cysts that wer...
Pages: 599-603
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5410-11.2
AIM: Shunting and endoscopic third ventriculostomy for treatment of hydrocephalus have their own complications which make the
management of such patients more difficult. We have examined the subfrontal route to fenestrate lamina terminalis in order to achieve relief
of hydrocephalus in eight conse...
Pages: 604-610
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5633-11.1
AIM: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) may cause neuropsychiatric disorders such as anxiety disorder which has negative effects on cognitive
functions and behavior. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of TBI on anxiety and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)
immunoreactivity on th...
Pages: 611-617
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5646-11.2
AIM: Supplementing anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion (ACDF) with plates enhances stabilization, increases fusion and reduces failure
rates. Zero-P implant for stand-alone anterior interbody fusion procedures of the cervical spine was recently developed to avoid complications
associated with ...
Pages: 618-623
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5790-12.0
AIM: The aim of our study is to suggest the sphenoid wing-lesser wing angulation (SWA) importance during surgeries directed to this region.
MATERIAL and METHODS: SWA on 40 skulls were measured bilaterally (n=80). The depth of the middle cranial fossa (DMCF) at the level of the
SWA was determined. ...
Pages: 624-629
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5821-12.1
AIM: Iatrogenic vertebral artery (VA) injury during ventral approaches to the subaxial cervical spine ranges from 0.22% to 2.77%. Evaluation of
the extent of safe lateral working distance before the V2 segment of the VA is reached can be helpful to avoid this complication.
MATERIAL and METHODS: In...
Pages: 630-633
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.5825-12.0
AIM: To determine whether translaminar facet screws can provide stability equivalent to pedicle screws in two-level anterior lumbar interbody
fusion.
MATERIAL and METHODS: We performed a biomechanical study using 12 fresh human lumbar spines and tested intact spine, stand-alone
two-level ALIF and...
Pages: 634-640
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.6008-12.0
AIM: The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of citicoline administration on epidural fibrosis which is a frequent complication
of lumbar disc surgery with no effective treatment or preventive surgical technique.
MATERIAL and METHODS: Sixty Sprague-Dawley female rats undergoing L...
Pages: 641-644
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.6038-12.1
AIM: In mild and moderate idiopathic scoliosis (IS), posterior only instrumentation and fusion can provide satisfactory reduction. However in
severe and rigid curvatures, combined anterior and posterior fusion is generally required. In this study we have aimed to evaluate the efficacy
of posterior...
Pages: 645-650
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.6045-12.0
AIM: The aim of the study was to determine the remission rates of the first operation with respect to the number of surgeons and the
parameters important for the prediction of the success.
MATERIAL and METHODS: The study cohort consisted of 180 acromegalic patients who presented over a 29 year. Al...
Pages: 651-655
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.6084-12.0
AIM: Seizures are a frequent complication in patients who undergo neurosurgery, and can complicate the post-operative course and
deteriorate patients' quality of life. Evidence on the prophylactic anticonvulsant therapy after craniotomy is still lacking.
MATERIAL and METHODS: We undertook an obser...
Case Report
Pages: 656-658
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.3978-10.1
Placement of ventriculoperitoneal(VP) shunt is a worldwide accepted procedure for treatment of hydrocephalus. This procedure have various
intra-abdominal complications, of which pseudocyst formation is a rare one. Common presentations of this complication are abdominal
mass, abdominal pain, intest...
Pages: 659-661
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.3985-10.1
The Currarino triad, also known as the “Currarino Syndrome”, is a rare complex of congenital caudal anomalies including three main features;
a sacral bony deformity, anorectal malformations, and a presacral mass. We present an extremely uncommon case of Currarino syndrome in
adulthood ...
Pages: 662-666
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.4060-10.0
AIM: Fibrous dysplasia is a benign disease in which medullary bone is replaced by fibro-osseous tissue, and causes distortion and overgrowth
of the involved bone and represents about 3% of all bone tumors. There is variability in the manifestation of Fibrous Dysplasia lesions with
imaging techniqu...
Pages: 667-670
DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.4117-11.0
Intradural foreign bodies after penetrating injuries are seen very rarely. Limited number of cases of glass fragments in the spinal canal were
reported previously. Migration of foreign bodies and delayed onset of neurological symptoms due to foreign bodies were also reported. In
this report a 33-y...