Cumhur Kilincer

..Laminectomy did not alter the effect of triangulation on fixation strength...

..The aims of this study were to identify specific factors that can be used to predict functional outcome, thus establish predictive criteria to reduce poor surgical results...

..We conclusively suggest that subdural effusions may be resistant to simple drainage techniques if a large contralateral craniectomy does exist, and early cranioplasty may be required for treatment in addition to drainage procedures...

..The clinical course, radiological findings, and management of nocardial brain abscess are discussed in light of the relevant literature, and current clinical management is reviewed through examination of the cases presented here...

..Pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnostic method choices and treatments in this rare but severe condition are discussed in light of the relevant literature in order to convey current knowledge...

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..Several features of the reported case, such as cyst size, location, and clinical features make it extremely unusual. The case is discussed in light of the relevant literature...

..The aim of this in vitro biomechanical study is to determine the debated issue of load sharing in a vertebral body...

..When an intraventricular cystic lesion is encountered after severe head trauma, the possibility of an AC should be considered; especially with neighboring contused neural tissue and leptomeningeal cyst formation...

..Postoperative outcome was favorable in these two patients. Intrasacral extradural arachnoid cyst should be considered in the differential diagnosis of low back pain...

..Although it is a promising technique, there are few studies dealing with its efficacy and safety...

..Meticulous hemostasis and isolation of the surgical area from the spinal spaces are essential. Overdrainage of CSF should be abandoned. Postoperatively, patients should be monitored for spinal findings as well as cranial signs...

..Hyperhidrosis as the sole presenting symptom of an upper thoracic intramedullary tumor has never been reported in the English literature...

..This case of a GSF developing from a known occipital linear fracture demonstrates that a GSF may reach a considerable size and, although uncommon, intradiploic development and occipital localization of a GSF is possible...

..Although HNPP is extremely rare, it should be taken into consideration in young adults with entrapment neuropathies...

..Although small, serologic tests have a certain rate of false negative results in brucellosis. Thus, a negative serology should not exclude the diagnosis of brucellosis, as it is demonstrated in the current cases...

..Non-operative treatment was the method of our treatment in the patient. By means of the presented case, iliac crest bone grafting techniques, risk factors of avulsion fracture, and treatment options were reviewed...

..Primary tumors of the cervical spine are rare, and many issues regarding their surgical management remain unanswered yet...

..The authors conducted a study to evaluate if increased age has any effect on lumbar fusion surgery in terms of perioperative events...

..Any sign of a penetrating body passing through the spine should suggest careful evaluation to detect any visceral injury, and multidisciplinary treatment should be planned...