Treatment of Pineal Region Lesions: Our Experience in 39 Patients [PDF]
The pineal region is the origin of lesions with a highly diverse histopathology. The aim of this study was to present our experience in treating patients with the pineal region lesions.
Iskra Aleksandra Nola +4 more
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Ultrasound guided placement of the distal catheter in paediatric ventriculoatrial shunts—an appraisal of efficacy and complications [PDF]
Ventriculoatrial (VA) shunts are commonly used as a second-line treatment of hydrocephalus when the peritoneum is an unsuitable site for the distal catheter.
Chakraborty, A +3 more
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Hydrocephalus-history of surgical treatment over the centuries [PDF]
To trace the history of the treatment of hydrocephalus is to document the parallel development of medicine as a whole; when one reviews the treatment of hydrocephalus, the integral relationship between basic science and therapy is reaffirmed.
Meljnikov Igor Đ. +2 more
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A multi-disciplinary Delphi method to identify consensus in the management of intracranial germ cell tumours [PDF]
The management of intracranial germ-cell tumours is complex because of varied clinical presentations, tumour sites, treatments and outcomes, and the need for multidisciplinary input.
Bartels, Ute +5 more
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Papillary Ependymoma WHO Grade II of the Aqueduct Treated by Endoscopic Tumor Resection
Papillary ependymoma is a rare tumor that may be located along the ventricular walls or within the spinal cord. We report the case of a 54-year-old patient with a papillary ependymoma WHO grade II arising at the entrance of the aqueduct. The tumor caused
Andreas M. Stark +3 more
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Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy Outcomes in Patients with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Background and purpose: Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (STV) is an important technique used in treatment of various forms of adult hydrocephalus and, in many cases, is more effective than traditional shunts.
Misagh Shafizad +4 more
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Hidrosefalus di RSU Dr. Soedarso Pontianak dalam Masa 1 Januari 2008-31 Desember 2009 [PDF]
Background: Hydrocephalus is a central nervous system disorder in form of overvolume of cerebrospinal fluid in the head, either in ventricular system or subarachnoid spaces caused by hydrodynamic disturbance, causing raised intracranial pressure ...
Edikta, E. (Edikta)
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Hidden aqueductal stenosis associated to bilateral idiopathic foramina of Monro stenosis mimicking a Chiari I malformation? Case report [PDF]
A 39-year old man came to our outpatient clinic with long history of unspecific symptoms and signs. Cerebral MRI showed herniation of the cerebellar tonsils of more than 1cm below the foramen magnum and a triventricular hydrocephalus.
Bartoli, Andrea +3 more
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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: New Concepts [PDF]
Normal pressure hydrocephalus is a treatable syndrome seen in elderly patients who show the classical triad of gait disorder, dementia and urinary incontinence. It may be due to idipathic or secondary causes and is a progressive psychomotor disorder.
Mehmet Murat Taşkın
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