Turk Neurosurg
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Stent assisted coilling (SAC) is an alternative in the treatment of ruptured aneurysms. Stenting requires the use of dual antiplatelet agents. Hydrocephaly is a complication of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) requiring ventriculostomy. Antiplatelet treatment reveal a risk of hemorrhage in ventriculostomy. Anti-aggregant effect starts at least four hours after the initial doses of treatment. However, in many studies, ventriculostomy was performed before antiplatelet treatment and the hemorrhagic complications were related to the procedure. The aim of this study was to determine the risk of ventriculostomy related hemorrhage in patients with impaired thrombocyte function and to contribute to the literature. ⋯ Impaired thrombocyte functions pose a risk in ventriculostomy. Also, evaluating the risk of hemorrhage before the antiplatelet treatment reaches its full effect may lead to false results. Studies with small patient groups with antiagregant therapy and impaired thrombocyte functions also contribute to the literature. Larger studies regarding this subject are needed.
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One of the major injuries of the nervous system is that of peripheral nerves. Although peripheral nerves show some capacity of regeneration after injury, the extent of regeneration is not remarkable. The present study aimed to evaluate the regeneration of the transected sciatic nerve by membrane and betamethasone in rats. ⋯ The results of the present study showed the positive effects of the chitosan membrane together with betamethasone on nerve regeneration of the transected sciatic nerve in a rat model.
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National and international society meetings are suitable mediums at which diverse research topics from basic, clinical and translational sciences can be presented to an audience of peers. In this study, our purpose was to evaluate publication rates of presentations in the last recent four years" annual scientific meetings of Turkish Neurosurgical Society (TNS). ⋯ Acceptance rate of podium presentations in annual scientific meeting of TNS is at comparable levels with similar organizations on the world. However, the rate is lower for poster presentations.
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Review Case Reports
Distal Anterior Cerebral Artery (Pericallosal Artery) Aneurysms: Report of 19 Cases and Literature Review.
To evaluate the follow-up results of patients who underwent surgical treatment for distal anterior cerebral artery (pericallosal artery) aneurysms and compare our results with the literature. ⋯ Pericallosal artery aneurysms should have a better prognosis than the aneurysms located in the other parts of the circle of Willis. Complications are related to the patients" age. If possible, these aneurysms should always be clipped due to potential risk of bleeding and difficulty of embolization.
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In the present study, we evaluated the association of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score and amount of blood loss with mortality in patients presenting with traumatic acute subdural hematoma (ASDH). ⋯ ASDH is associated with high mortality. GCS score and the thickness of the ASDH are important predictors of mortality. Age, additional trauma, and interval between trauma and hospital admission are major predictive factors for mortality.