International Journal of Neurosurgery

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Volume 3, Issue 2, December 2019

  • Efficacy of Intraoperative Ultrasound in Resection of Posterior Fossa Lesions

    Ahmed Nagaty, Ahmad Elsabaa, Hisham Anwer

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, December 2019
    Pages: 13-20
    Received: Sep. 03, 2019
    Accepted: Oct. 08, 2019
    Published: Oct. 20, 2019
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    Abstract: To evaluate the important role of Intraoperative Ultrasound (IOUS) in measurement of pre & postoperative resection volume of an intra-axial posterior fossa lesions and to compare these results with that measured in pre and post-operative MRI brain. Also, to assess the principal surgeon opinion regarding the ability of IOUS in localization and diffe... Show More
  • Commonly Used Assistive Devices in Neurological Conditions

    Fabiha Alam, Nadia Afrin Urme, Firoz Ahmed Mamin

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, December 2019
    Pages: 21-25
    Received: Oct. 27, 2019
    Accepted: Nov. 19, 2019
    Published: Nov. 25, 2019
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    Abstract: Background: Assistive devices used externally which made for adaptation with appropriate assisted an impaired person to perform their daily functions. It may be simple, low cost types and also controlled by specialized computer software. Various types of positional devices, mobility devices, daily living devices & also prosthetics, orthotics were u... Show More
  • Predictors of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks in Endoscopic Surgery for Pituitary Tumors

    Mahmoud Saad, Mohamed Elkahwagi, Ahmed Musaad, Yasser Khafagy, Ahmed Nageeb Taha

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, December 2019
    Pages: 26-31
    Received: Nov. 19, 2019
    Accepted: Dec. 02, 2019
    Published: Dec. 10, 2019
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    Abstract: Background: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak is a serious complication of endoscopic endonasal surgery for pituitary adenoma; leading to a more serious and financial burden of the surgery. Prediction of the occurrence of such sequale and proper plaining for reconstruction can reduce its prevalence and associated morbidities. Purpose: To determine the... Show More
  • Outcome of Choroid Plexus Cauterization with Endoscopic 3rd Ventriculostomy vs Ventricular Shunting in Management of Hydrocephalus Secondary to Neural Tube Defect

    Ahmed Zahe, Mahmoud Saad, Abdelghany Elshamy

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, December 2019
    Pages: 32-37
    Received: Nov. 20, 2019
    Accepted: Dec. 03, 2019
    Published: Dec. 10, 2019
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    Abstract: Background: Different surgical management of infants suffering neural tube defects (NTD) associated hydrocephalus were reported in the literature. Great debate whether combining endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) with choroid plexus cauterization (CPC) is more effective than ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shuntfor management of congenital hydrocepha... Show More