Surgical Management of Symptomatic Recurrent/Progressive Craniopharyngioma: Is There a Gold-Standard Approach?

Background: The standard treatment for craniopharyngiomas (CPs) involves either initial gross total resection or subtotal resection with adjuvant radiotherapy. However, there is no consensus regarding the management of recurrent cases. We reviewed a series of patients with CP to evaluate the characteristics of patients with recurrent/progressing CP.

Investigation of the Effect of Tenoxicam on Neural Tube Defect Using Chick Embryo Model.

Aim: To evaluate tenoxicam's effects on embryonic neural tube formation to identify potential teratogenicity and determine the underlying mechanisms leading to neural tube defects (NTDs).

Material And Methods: This study was conducted at our University's Neuro-embryology Laboratory. A total of 100 fertile chicken eggs were opened using the windowing method after 24 hours of incubation.

Cranial and Spinal Oligodendrogliomatosis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Secondary leptomeningeal gliomatosis is a condition known as a result of invasion of the subarachnoid space or the ventricular system of primary intraparenchymal glioma. In this article, we present a 7-year-old boy presented with neck and back deformity and deterioration of gait. Cranial and spinal magnetic resonance imaging revealed lesions in the supratentorial and infratentorial areas, in the brainstem downward the spinal cord.

Suturing of the Arachnoid Membrane for Reconstruction of the Cisterna Magna: Technical Considerations.

Background: Postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) fistula following cranial or spinal surgery is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. To prevent CSF fistulas, various techniques have been described. Here, we describe the arachnoid membrane continuous-running suture technique in cisterna magna reconstruction for preventing postoperative CSF leakage.

Is Placing Prophylactic Dural Tenting Sutures a Dogma?

Objective: In this study, we investigated if and when dural tenting sutures are necessary during craniotomy.

Methods: Results from 437 patients 18-91 years of age (average, 43.5 years) who underwent supratentorial craniotomy between 2014 and 2019 were evaluated.

Timing of Shunt Insertion in Children with Neural Tube Defects and Hydrocephalus: A Clinical Study.

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 underwent operation at different times (in 10 days after the repair of defect), and the second group comprised 28 patients who underwent operation at the same time.

Calvarial Reconstruction of Small-Size Skull Defects Performing "8 Cranioplasty" in Children: Surgical Experience, Clinical Results and Treatment Algorithm.

Aim: To report our clinical experience, surgical treatment algorithm and technique in the reconstruction of uncomplicated and small-size calvarial defects by performing autologous split-bone grafting technique on anatomical findings and patients" outcome.

Material And Methods: We covered the defective calvarial zone without bone (area, 3.8 to 7.

Improvement in remission rates of the first operation in acromegalic patients.

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. All the patients had undergone transnasal transsphenoidal adenomectomy and then octreotide treatment and/or radiotherapy were applied to the patients who were not cured.