Publications by authors named "O Ozgural"

Aim: The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate the morphology of sella turcica (ST) in Chiari malformation type I (CM-I) using computed tomography.

Material And Methods: The size and shape of ST were examined using the radiological images of 32 CM-I patients (21 women/11 men, mean age: 26.09 ± 15.

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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.

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Aim: To examine the morphological properties of the cranial aperture of the optic canal (CAOC) in patients with a Chiari type-I malformation (CIM).

Material And Methods: Radiological images of 40 patients with CIM (24 females/16 males, mean age: 20.75 ± 14.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to analyze treatment methods and follow-up results for patients with pineal region tumors at a medical institution from 2019 to 2022.
  • A total of 16 patients were categorized into intervention (surgical treatment) and conservation groups, with 9 undergoing surgeries, mainly through endoscopic methods, and 7 monitored without intervention.
  • The findings suggest that neuroendoscopic procedures are safe, effective, and cost-efficient, offering quick recovery while addressing both tumor-related issues and hydrocephalus.
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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.

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