World Neurosurg
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The aim of this study was to noninvasively visualize whether cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) compartments are in communication. ⋯ With this case report, we show the usefulness of a newly described magnetic resonance imaging time-spatial labeling inversion pulse technique to establish that an enlarging CSP was the cause of progressive hydrocephalus and that the hydrocephalus was successfully endoscopically treated when the CSP was fenestrated into the ventricular system, establishing communication between the two CSF compartments.
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The second International African Federation of Neurological Surgeons course was organized on January 24 to 28, 2011, at the Seacliff Hotel and Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete graced the official opening with high ranking government officials in attendance. The targeted participants were young neurosurgeons in the East, Central, and South African region. ⋯ Experienced faculty from different states of the United States, Spain, Turkey, India, Egypt, and Ethiopia facilitated the course. The objectives of the course were met with a favorable evaluation report. The collaboration and experience gained will be reinvested in organizing similar courses in the region.