Identification of retention strategies for neurosurgeons in Iran: Results from expert panels.

The key challenge is how to encourage and retain health professionals in their work location. There is a list of policy options for this purpose but applying an appropriate and effective set of strategies requires a country level research. Our study aimed to identify retention strategies for neurosurgeons and examine both the importance and feasibility of the identified strategies using expert panels' point of view.

Anatomical considerations for insertion of pedicular screw in cervicothoracic junction.

This study aimed to investigate the pedicle dimension and angulation in cervicothoracic junction (CTJ) using the findings of computed tomographic (CT) to help accurate insertion of pedicular screw. Forty three patients with high quality CT images of CTJ were evaluated. Pedicle width (PW), pedicle height (PH), pedicle axis length (PAL), transverse angle (TA) and sagittal angle (SA) were measured bilaterally from C6 to T2.

Accuracy of magnetic resonance spectroscopy in distinction between radiation necrosis and recurrence of brain tumors.

Background: Distinction between radiation necrosis and recurrence of intraparenchymal tumors is necessary to select the appropriate treatment, but it is often difficult based on imaging features alone. We developed an algorithm for analyzing magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) findings and studied its accuracy in differentiation between radiation necrosis and tumor recurrence.

Methods: Thirty-three patients with a history of intraparenchymal brain tumor resection and radiotherapy, which had developed new enhancing lesion were evaluated by MRS and subsequently underwent reoperation.

Lipoid proteinosis: phenotypic heterogeneity in Iranian families with c.507delT mutation in ECM1.

Lipoid proteinosis (LP) is a rare autosomal recessive genodermatosis caused by loss-of-function mutations in the ECM1 gene, and previous studies have noted phenotypic variability. In this study, we examined 12 patients representing three Iranian families for clinical manifestations and genotyped them for mutations in ECM1. LP was diagnosed with characteristic mucocutaneous and neurologic manifestations.

Cerebral abscess complicating embolization of an arteriovenous malformation: Case report and review of litera.

Central nervous system infection is a rare complication of endovascular procedures. We report a 21-year-old woman presented with headache, nausea, vomiting, and right-sided hemiparesis 4 months after endovascular embolization of cerebral arteriovenous malformation. Investigations led to the diagnosis of multiple brain abscesses.

Lumbar vertebral hemangioma with extradural extension, causing neurogenic claudication: a case report.

The authors present a rare case of lumbar vertebral hemangioma extending to the epidural space with a bisected appearance and impinging on thecal sac. This 52-year-old lady presented with one year history of low back pain and bilateral leg radiation. Plain radiography showed vertical linear streaks at L2 vertebral body and axial computed tomography (CT) scan revealed small "polka dot" appearance within the vertebral body.

Evaluation of liver diseases in Iranian patients with primary antibody deficiencies.

Introduction: Patients with primary antibody deficiency (PAD) can complicate with liver disease. This study was performed in order to study the prevalence and causes of hepatobiliary diseases in Iranian patients with PAD.

Material And Methods: Sixty-two patients with PAD were followed-up and signs and symptoms of liver disease were recorded.