Turk Neurosurg
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In this paper we discuss the Neurosurgical Training Programme (NTP) in some European countries. ⋯ The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast several NTP's in Europe in order to promote a more coherent medical education. Some remarks and suggestions from the perspective of young neurosurgeons are given.
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Case Reports
A retained wood penetrating the superior orbital fissure in a neurologically intact child.
Transorbital intracranial injuries due to a wooden foreign body traversing superior orbital fissure is an extremely rare condition. A 9-year-old boy was struck by a tree branch in the left eye while playing in the garden two months ago. On physical examination, the patient had only a hypertrophic scar on his medial side of left upper eyelid at the admission. ⋯ Afterwards, the child was operated successfully via the left transcranial route to detect and remove the foreign body. The authors described an unusual case of wooden foreign body that traversed the superior orbital fissure yet caused no deficit and was associated with no fracture. Even if symptoms are absent, removal of a wooden foreign body should be immediately performed to prevent sight-threatening and life-threatening complications.
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Use of intraoperative MRI (iMRI) is the highest contemporary supportive means for brain tumor surgery. In this article we describe the issues related to iMRI use in pediatric cranial operations. ⋯ iMRI should be used in all pediatric brain tumor operations when possible.
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To determine whether translaminar facet screws can provide stability equivalent to pedicle screws in two-level anterior lumbar interbody fusion. ⋯ Translaminar facet screws can provide stability equivalent to pedicle screws, and we recommend translaminar facet screws as perfect alternatives to pedicle screws in two-level ALIF.