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Aras Y, Dolas I, Dolen D, Unal TC, Sahin D, Gulsever CI, Sabanci PA, Sencer A. Retraction: Primary cerebellopontine angle Rathke's cleft cyst: case report. Turk Neurosurg 2014; 24:63-69. [PMID: 24848188 DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.jtn.33800-21.0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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On behalf of all authors, I respectfully request the retraction of our article, “Primary Cerebellopontine Angle Rathke’s Cleft Cyst: Case Report” (Turk Neurosurg, published online 2014, Vol: 24, No: 3; DOI: DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149. JTN.8084-13.1). This request is based on multiple problems with our study.
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Yaka U, Aras Y, Aydoseli A, Akcakaya MO, Sencer A, Imer M, Hepgul K. Primary multiple cerebral hydatid disease: still symptomatic despite pathologically confirmed death of the cyst. Turk Neurosurg 2013; 23:505-8. [PMID: 24101271 DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.jtn.5826-12.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Hydatid disease is a life-threatening parasitic infestation caused by Echinococcus granulosus. Infection with E. granulosus typically results in the formation of hydatid cysts in liver, lungs, kidney and spleen. Majority of the intracranial cysts are secondary and solitary. Multiple primary cerebral cysts are uncommon. Surgical and medical management of a 14-year-old boy with multiple primary hydatid cysts are presented. 14 cysts, which were symptomatic due to their mass effect, were surgically removed, whereas a deep-seated asymptomatic cyst was followed-up with medical treatment. Despite proper antibiotic regimen the patient was admitted with epileptic seizures six months later. The deep-seated lesion was also surgically removed. Intraoperative observations and pathological examination demonstrated different characteristics, with pericystic gliosis, gel-like cyst content and death scolices within the cavity. In addition to the fact, that the presented case is an additional example for the rare primary multiple cerebral hydatid cysts, to our knowledge it is the first case of a dead cerebral hydatid cyst, causing symptoms despite effective medical treatment.
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Bebek N, Özdemir Ö, Sayitoglu M, Hatırnaz O, Baykan B, Gürses C, Sencer A, Karasu A, Tüzün E, Üzün I, Akat S, Cine N, Sargin Kurt G, Imer M, Ozbek U, Canbolat A, Gökyigit A. Expression analysis and clinical correlation of aquaporin 1 and 4 genes in human hippocampal sclerosis. J Clin Neurosci 2013; 20:1564-70. [PMID: 23928039 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2012.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2012] [Revised: 11/28/2012] [Accepted: 12/02/2012] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Mesial temporal sclerosis (MTS) is the most frequent cause of drug resistant symptomatic partial epilepsy. The mechanism and genetic background of this unique pathology are not well understood. Aquaporins (AQP) are regulators of water homeostasis in the brain and are expressed in the human hippocampus. We explored the role of AQP genes in the pathogenetic mechanisms of MTS through an evaluation of gene expression in surgically removed human brain tissue. We analyzed AQP1 and 4 mRNA levels by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and normalized to ABL and cyclophilin genes, followed by immunohistochemistry for AQP4. Relative expressions were calculated according to the delta Ct method and the results were compared using the Mann-Whitney U test. Brain specimens of 23 patients with epilepsy who had undergone surgery for MTS and seven control autopsy specimens were investigated. Clinical findings were concordant with previous studies and 61% of the patients were seizure-free in the postoperative period. AQP1 and 4 gene expression levels did not differ between MTS patients and control groups. Immunofluorescence analysis of AQP4 supported the expression results, showing no difference. Previous studies have reported contradictory results about the expression levels of AQP in MTS. To our knowledge, only one study has suggested upregulation whereas the other indicated downregulation of perivascular AQP4. Our study did not support these findings and may rule out the involvement of AQP in human MTS.
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Imer M, Omay B, Uzunkol A, Erdem T, Sabanci PA, Karasu A, Albayrak SB, Sencer A, Hepgul K, Kaya M. Effect of magnesium, MK-801 and combination of magnesium and MK-801 on blood–brain barrier permeability and brain edema after experimental traumatic diffuse brain injury. Neurol Res 2013; 31:977-81. [DOI: 10.1179/174313209x385617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Sencer A, Arıca O, Kırış T, Görgülü A, Aktan D. Effects of memantine and MK-801 on ischemia in an experimental model of acute subdural hematoma. Neurol Res 2013; 30:497-503. [DOI: 10.1179/016164107x251664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Shaban M, Aras Y, Aydoseli A, Akcakaya MO, Sencer A, Bayindir C, Izgi N. Effects of sodium hyaluronate and methylprednisolone alone or in combination in preventing epidural fibrosis. Neurol Res 2013; 35:851-6. [PMID: 23816187 DOI: 10.1179/1743132813y.0000000219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Epidural fibrosis and leptomeningeal adhesion formation are common causes of failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS). We employed a rat model of lumbar laminectomy to evaluate the histopathological effects of sodium hyaluronate (HA) and methylprednisolone (MP) alone or in combination on post-laminectomy epidural fibrosis. METHODS Thirty-two male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into four groups. All rats underwent three-level lumbar laminectomy. In the treatment groups, HA solution, MP, or a combination of both was applied locally to the epidural spaces of the laminectomy fields. No neurological deficits or pathological wound site changes were observed in any of the groups. At the end of the sixth week, all rats were sacrificed, and the laminectomy vertebral column areas were removed en-bloc. Specimens were evaluated by an expert neuropathologist according to histopathological criteria. RESULTS The results of the three treatment groups were separately compared with the control group to assess epidural fibrosis. Minimal reduction in the rate of epidural fibrosis was observed in the groups treated with HA or MP compared with the control group. However, no significant difference in epidural fibrosis was noted between the combined treatment group and the control group. CONCLUSIONS Our study showed that MP and HA, given separately, significantly reduce post-laminectomy epidural fibrosis; however, the combination of these drugs is not effective. Further investigation is needed to address the causative drug interactions.
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Aydoseli A, Akcakaya MO, Aras Y, Dolas I, Yanar H, Sencer A. Anterior sacral meningocele in a patient with currarino syndrome as a cause of ileus. Br J Neurosurg 2013; 27:833-5. [DOI: 10.3109/02688697.2013.785476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Ali A, Basaran B, Yornuk M, Altun D, Aydoseli A, Sencer A, Akinci IO. Factors influencing blood loss and postoperative morbidity in children undergoing craniosynostosis surgery: a retrospective study. Pediatr Neurosurg 2013; 49:339-46. [PMID: 25472759 DOI: 10.1159/000368781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2014] [Accepted: 09/29/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Craniosynostosis is a condition resulting from the premature fusion of cranial sutures. Corrective surgery is often associated with a large amount of blood loss, with transfusion of red blood cells (RBC) and fresh frozen plasma (FFP). The aims of this study were to determine the variables associated with increased blood loss and postoperative complications. METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed of 42 pediatric patients who underwent craniosynostosis surgery. We analyzed the following: demographic parameters, duration of surgery, intraoperative blood loss, RBC, FFP and fluid transfusion, urine output, and hemodynamic parameters. In addition, we recorded the postoperative length of stay in the intensive care unit and hospital, postoperative blood loss and early complications. RESULTS The mean age, weight and surgical duration were 9.2 ± 3.2 months, 9.3 ± 2.0 kg and 255.8 ± 46.7 min, respectively. Intraoperative blood loss was 61.2 ± 15.3 ml/kg and RBC, FFP and fluid transfusion were 27.3 ± 7.1 ml/kg, 16.5 ± 4.7 ml/kg and 21.7 ± 4.6 ml/kg/h, respectively. Greater intraoperative blood loss was associated with longer surgical duration (p = 0.001, correlation coefficient = 0.495, R2 = 0.245) and lower patient weight (p < 0.001, correlation coefficient = -0.557, R2 = 0.311). Longer hospital stay was associated with greater intraoperative blood loss (p < 0.001, correlation coefficient = 0.754, R2 = 0.568) and greater intraoperative RBC transfusion (p < 0.001, correlation coefficient = 0.795, R2 = 0.632). CONCLUSION Severe blood loss occurred in all children who underwent craniosynostotic corrections. Furthermore, the duration of surgery, patient weight and certain surgical procedures correlated with greater blood loss. Careful hemodynamic monitoring and evaluation of a patient's hematocrit value and volume status together may be helpful in maintaining the balance between insufficient and excessive blood product transfusion.
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Sencer A, Aydoseli A, Aras Y, Akcakaya MO, Gomleksiz C, Can H, Canbolat A. EFFECTS OF COMBINED AND INDIVIDUAL USE OF NMDA RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST MAGNESIUM SULPHATE AND CASPASE-9 INHIBITOR z-LEDH-fmk IN EXPERIMENTAL SPINAL CORD INJURY. ULUS TRAVMA ACIL CER 2013; 19:313-9. [DOI: 10.5505/tjtes.2013.45804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Akinci IO, Sencer A, Basel A, Aras Y, Aydoseli A, Kamar C, Güresti E, Sencer S, Aydın K, Izgi N, Kiris T. Effect of lumbar puncture in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage treated microsurgically or endovascularly. ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA. SUPPLEMENT 2012; 115:95-8. [PMID: 22890653 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-7091-1192-5_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of treatment modality (surgical clipping vs. endovascular coiling) and lumbar puncture (LP) in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) based on neurologic status on admission and clinical outcome. PATIENTS AND METHODS One hundred forty-eight consecutive patients with ruptured intracranial aneurysms treated via endovascular or surgical methods were included in our study. Patients who refused further therapy or received only supportive therapy because of bad neurologic status were excluded. Severity of SAH was evaluated using the Fisher score. World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) and Hunt and Hess (H&H) scores were used for evaluation of neurologic status. Glasgow Outcome Scale scores and modified Rankin scores were used for outcome evaluation. RESULTS We found that modified Rankin scores were significantly lower in the surgical clipping group (1.1 ± 1.4) than in the endovascular coiling group (1.7 ± 1.8) (p: 0.04). The positive lumbar puncture [LP(+)] group had similar outcome scores as the negative lumbar puncture [LP(-)] group, although the LP(+) group had worse initial SAH evaluation scores (WFNS 1.64 ± 0.95-1.23 ± 0.61, p: 0.0004 and H&H 2.18 ± 1.07-1.65 ± 0.88, p: 0.001). CONCLUSION Surgical clipping might improve clinical outcome better than endovascular coiling, although a more confident conclusion requires absolute randomization of patients for both treatments. LP could also improve clinical outcome in patients with high initial SAH evaluation scores.
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Akıncı İÖ, Başel A, Sencer A, Aras Y, Aydöseli A, Sencer S, Gürses C, Orhun G, Özcan PE, Telci L. Anevrizmal Subaraknoid Kanama Hastalarında Beyin Ölümü Kararının Verilmesinde Elektroensefalografinin Önemi. TÜRK YOĞUN BAKIM DERNEĞI DERGISI 2012. [DOI: 10.4274/tybdd.33043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Karabayir N, Demirkol D, Al IO, Dolas I, Sencer A. Subarachnoid-pleural fistula in a child: the cause and treatment. Pediatr Int 2012; 54:929-31. [PMID: 23279024 DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-200x.2012.03600.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Hydrothorax of the cerebrospinal fluid after a subarachnoid-pleural fistula is a rare condition. Subarachnoid-pleural fistula may appear after a trauma at the thoracolumbar vertebral column or iatrogenically after thoracotomy. A two years and four months old boy who was operated because of ganglioneuroblastoma was admitted to hospital due to respiratory distress. The chest roentgenogram obtained two months after thoracotomy, showed a pleural effusion at the left side and a chest tube was inserted. The craniospinal magnetic resonance imagining revealed subarachnoid-pleural fistula and lumbar external cerebrospinal fluid drainage was performed. The chest tube was removed by application of tetracycline between pleural layers. After the patient was discharged, respiratory distress reoccurred after 3 weeks and a chest tube was reinserted due to fluid at the left hemithorax. An external lumbar drainage was reapplied. The location of the fistula was determined by craniospinal magnetic resonance imagining and myelography. The fistula was surgically restored by a posterior approach and laminectomy. The cerebrospinal fluid drainage and chest tube was removed three days and seven days after the operation respectively. The patient was discharged at the 13 days after the operation. During periodical outpatient follow up the patient has no symptoms and is neurologically intact. Subarachnoid-pleural fistulas, usually do not regress spontaneously or respond to conservative methods. Invasive approaches including surgery may be needed to treat patients with subarachnoid-pleural fistulae.
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Akcakaya MO, Aras Y, Yorukoglu AG, Ovalioglu C, Sencer A. Cervical intradural glass fragment: a rare cause of neuropathic pain. Turk Neurosurg 2012; 22:667-70. [PMID: 23015350 DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.jtn.4117-11.0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Intradural foreign bodies after penetrating injuries are seen very rarely. Limited number of cases of glass fragments in the spinal canal were reported previously. Migration of foreign bodies and delayed onset of neurological symptoms due to foreign bodies were also reported. In this report a 33-year-old male patient was presented, who had penetration of glass fragments through oropharyngeal mucosa in to the spinal canal after crashing into a glass door. Glass fragment, which migrated through an unusual route, and reached cervical spinal intradural space, caused neuropathic pain with radicular symptoms, 21 years after the initial injury. This case report emphasize that after penetrating injuries of spine, foreign bodies may remain silent until the patient became symptomatic years after the initial injury and these foreign bodies may migrate to extreme distant and unexpected locations in the central nervous system.
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Sencer A, Arslan I, Sencan F, Satana B, Akcakaya O, Yorukoglu AG, Basaran B, Aras Y, Aydoseli A, Unal F, Canbolat AT. 103 Unilateral Transnasal Endoscopic Extradural Optic Nerve Decompression for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. Neurosurgery 2012. [DOI: 10.1227/01.neu.0000417702.04424.cc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Tatlı B, Ekici B, Sencer A, Sencer S, Aydın K, Aydınlı N, Calışkan M, Ozmen M, Kırış T. Clinical features, prothrombotic risk factors, and long-term follow-up of eight pediatric Moyamoya patients. J Clin Neurol 2012; 8:100-3. [PMID: 22787492 PMCID: PMC3391613 DOI: 10.3988/jcn.2012.8.2.100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2011] [Revised: 11/03/2011] [Accepted: 11/03/2011] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Background and Purpose The aim of this study was to elucidate the clinical features, prothrombotic risk factors, and outcome of pediatric Moyamoya patients. Methods Patients diagnosed with Moyamoya disease at a tertiary center between January 2000 and December 2006 were enrolled in this study. The clinical presentations, underlying diseases, prothrombotic risk factors, family history of thrombosis, radiological findings, treatment, and outcome of the patients were reviewed retrospectively. Results Eight patients with angiographically proven Moyamoya disease were identified, one of whom had neurofibromatosis type I and one had Down syndrome. The age at diagnosis varied between 19 months and 11 years (73.4±41.8 months, mean±SD). The follow-up period after diagnosis was 52.5±14.8 months. In six patients, the initial clinical presentation was hemiparesis. None of the patients had any identifiable prothrombotic factors. Despite medical and surgical treatment, three patients had recurrences and one died. Only two patients recovered without sequelae. Conclusions The value of prothrombotic risk factor evaluation appears to be limited in Moyamoya patients; the outcome for pediatric patients remains dismal.
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Sabanci PA, Aras Y, Aydoseli A, Sencer S, Sencer A, Erguven M, Izgi N. A thrombosing, giant, distal posterior cerebral artery aneurysm in a newborn infant. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2012; 10:50-5. [PMID: 22681315 DOI: 10.3171/2012.3.peds11473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Intracranial aneurysms are extremely rare in infancy. No consensus has yet been developed about the exact treatment of this rare situation. The authors report the case of a 47-day-old male infant who had multiple seizures on the same day, leading to the diagnosis of an intracranial aneurysm. The case was managed conservatively with close imaging follow-up, and the patient had a good recovery. The results of neurological examination were completely normal at the 5-year follow-up visit. These rare lesions may be suspected on the basis of clinical findings and correctly diagnosed with current neuroradiological imaging modalities. The authors believe this report contributes valuable imaging data on rare childhood aneurysms to the literature, as well as emphasizing the importance of clinical and imaging information in therapeutic decision making in children with intracranial vascular problems.
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Sencer A, Aras Y, Akcakaya MO, Goker B, Kiris T, Canbolat AT. Posterior fossa epidural hematomas in children: clinical experience with 40 cases. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2012; 9:139-43. [PMID: 22295917 DOI: 10.3171/2011.11.peds11177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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OBJECT Traumatic posterior fossa epidural hematoma (PFEDH) is rare, but among children it may have a slightly higher incidence. With the widespread use of CT scanning, the diagnosis of PFEDH can be established more accurately, leading to an increased incidence of the lesion and possibly to a better patient prognosis. This study presents 40 pediatric cases with PFEDH. METHODS The authors assessed the type of trauma, clinical findings on admission, Glasgow Coma Scale scores, CT findings (thickness of the hematoma, bone fracture, compression of the fourth ventricle, and ventricle enlargement), type of treatment, clinical course, and prognosis. Early postoperative CT scans (within the first 6 hours) were obtained and reviewed in all surgical cases. RESULTS Twenty-nine patients underwent surgery and 11 patients received conservative therapy and close follow-up. All patients fared well, and there was no surgical mortality or morbidity. CONCLUSIONS Based on the data in this large series, the authors conclude that PFEDH in children can be treated in experienced centers with excellent outcome, and there is no need to avoid surgery when it is indicated.
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Akinci I, Kamar C, Guresti E, Sencer A, Sencer S, Kiris T. Comparison of surgical or endovascular treated aneurismal SAH patients with a special emphasis on cerebral vasospasm. Crit Care 2010. [PMCID: PMC2934002 DOI: 10.1186/cc8574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Cansever T, Canbolat A, Kırış T, Sencer A, Civelek E, Karasu A. Effects of arterial and venous wall homogenates, arterial and venous blood, and different combinations to the cerebral vasospasm in an experimental model. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 71:573-9; discussion 579. [DOI: 10.1016/j.surneu.2008.02.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2007] [Accepted: 02/24/2008] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Aydin K, Terzibasioglu E, Sencer S, Sencer A, Suoglu Y, Karasu A, Kiris T, Turantan MI. Localization of cerebrospinal fluid leaks by gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance cisternography: a 5-year single-center experience. Neurosurgery 2008; 62:584-9; discussion 584-9. [PMID: 18425007 DOI: 10.1227/01.neu.0000317306.39203.24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Intrathecal gadolinium (Gd)-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) cisternography is a newly introduced imaging method. Two main objectives of this study were to investigate the sensitivity of Gd-enhanced MR cisternography for presurgical localization of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks in patients with CSF rhinorrhea and to study the potential long-term adverse effects of intrathecal Gd application. METHODS Fifty-one patients (19 women; mean age, 36.2 yr) with CSF rhinorrhea were included in the study. A total of 0.5 ml of Gd was injected into the lumbar subarachnoid space. T1-weighted MR cisternographic images were obtained to detect CSF leakage. The patient's neurological states and vital signs were recorded for the first 24 hours after the procedure. Neurological evaluations were repeated 1, 3, and 12 months after the procedure. The patients were followed for at least 3 years with annual neurological examinations. RESULTS Gd-enhanced MR cisternography demonstrated CSF leaks in 43 of the 51 patients. The sensitivity of Gd-enhanced MR cisternography for localization of CSF leaks was 84%. Forty-four patients underwent surgery to repair dural tears. Surgical findings confirmed the results of Gd-enhanced cisternography in 43 of the 44 patients who underwent surgery (98%). Eight patients with negative Gd-enhanced MR cisternography had no active rhinorrhea at the time of procedure, and seven of them did not need surgery. None of the patients developed an acute adverse reaction that could be attributed to the procedure. None of the patients developed any neurological symptoms or signs caused by intrathecal Gd injection during a mean follow-up period of 4.12 years. CONCLUSION Gd-enhanced MR cisternography is a sensitive and safe imaging method for detection of CSF leaks in patients with rhinorrhea.
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Karasu A, Sabanci PA, Izgi N, Imer M, Sencer A, Cansever T, Canbolat A. Traumatic epidural hematomas of the posterior cranial fossa. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 69:247-51; dicussion 251-2. [DOI: 10.1016/j.surneu.2007.02.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2007] [Accepted: 02/08/2007] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Karasu A, Cansever T, Sabanci PA, Kiriş T, Imer M, Oran E, Sencer A, Unal F. [Craniocerebral civilian gunshot wounds: one hospital's experience]. ULUS TRAVMA ACIL CER 2008; 14:59-64. [PMID: 18306069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND In this study we have discussed the factors that affect our surgical results according to our experience on patients who were admitted to our hospital's Emergency Surgery Department for civilian craniocerebral gunshot wounds between 1997 and 2006. METHODS The clinical and radiological findings of 82 patients (74 males, 8 females) who were treated for civilian craniocerebral gunshot wounds were retrospectively recorded. Neurological and physical examination, cranial computerized tomography (CCT) findings, trauma types, treatment modalities, prognosis, complications, morbidity and mortality rates were analyzed. RESULTS Seventy-four (90%) of the patients were male, the mean age was 29.2 year. The Glasgow Coma Scores (GCS) during admission were as following respectively: 3-5 in 35 patients, 6-8 in 9 patients, 9-12 in 19 patients and 13-15 in 19 patients. According to their radiological findings, most commonly subdural hematoma, intracerebral hematoma, multiple contusion, depressed fracture and subarachnoidal hematoma were encountered. Operation or debridement was performed in 51 patients totally. Forty-one patients died and the mortality rate of 82 patients was calculated as 50%. CONCLUSION The mortality rate of craniocerebral gunshot wound is high. The patients with GCS higher than 8 and with unihemispheric lesions during admission have better prognosis. We concluded that all patients must undergo debridement and the patients that have mass effect must be operated as soon as possible.
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Cansever T, Civelek E, Sencer A, Karasu A, Turantan I. Intermittent priapism in degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis: case report. Turk Neurosurg 2007; 17:260-263. [PMID: 18050069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis produces gradually progressive back and leg pain with standing and walking, relieved by sitting or lying. One of the uncommon symptoms is involuntary intermittent penile erection due to spinal canal stenosis. This symptom is very rare and often forgotten when history is taken. METHODS In this case report, a patient suffering from intermittent priapism due to degenerative spinal canal stenosis and spondylolisthesis is described. On admission his symptoms were intermittent neurogenic claudication and involuntary erection provoked by walking a short distance. RESULTS Bilateral laminectomy and posterior fusion was performed. His symptoms resolved over the first postoperative days. CONCLUSION Cauda equina compression due to LSS may rarely cause intermittent priapism. This rare symptom should not be forgotten when taking the patient's history and should also be kept in mind during follow-up.
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Civelek E, Cansever T, Karasu A, Sabanci A, Sencer A, Kiriş T. Chronic subdural hematoma after endoscopic third ventriculostomy: case report. Turk Neurosurg 2007; 17:289-293. [PMID: 18050076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is an effective and rather safe treatment for noncommunicating hydrocephalus secondary to aqueductal stenosis and other obstructive pathologies. It has become a popular alternative to ventricular shunts for noncommunicating hydrocephalus. Although it is a safe procedure, several complications related to this procedure have been reported in the literature. We report a rare case of a large chronic subdural hematoma (ChSDH) after ETV in a patient with aqueductal stenosis. A 42-year-old female patient presented with acute symptoms of obstructive hydrocephalus, headaches and blurring of consciousness. A computerized tomogram (CT) of the patient's brain revealed marked triventricular supratentorial hydrocephalus and an external ventricular drainage (EVD) was performed first. After this procedure, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated hydrocephalus secondary to aqueductal stenosis. ETV was performed and the EVD removed uneventfully. The patient was discharged home after a few days without any complications. She then presented with headaches 4 weeks following ETV. A CT demonstrated chronic subdural hematoma on the contralateral side. This was treated with burr-hole evacuation. Postoperatively, her headaches improved. During the follow-up period, she remains symptom-free and has radiographic evidence of a patent ventriculostomy. This case confirms chronic subdural hematoma formation is a possible complication following endoscopic third ventriculostomy.
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Karagöz Güzey F, Bas NS, Sencer A, Emel E, Hamamcioglu MK, Ozkan N, Hepgul K, Aycan A. Posterior fossa dermoid cysts causing cerebellar abscesses. Pediatr Neurosurg 2007; 43:323-6. [PMID: 17627151 DOI: 10.1159/000103315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2005] [Accepted: 06/15/2006] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Dermoid cysts are uncommon tumors, and posterior fossa dermoid cysts may rarely cause abscess formation or formation of daughter abscesses within the cerebellum. At present, there are only 16 cases with posterior fossa dermoid cysts causing cerebellar abscesses reported in the literature. Two cases, 22 and 14 months old, with posterior fossa dermoid cysts and dermal sinus causing multiple cerebellar abscesses are reported. In the first one, there was also marked hydrocephalus. Retrospective examination of the patients revealed pinpoint-sized dimples in their suboccipital regions. Both patients were treated with antibiotics and underwent posterior fossa surgery. In the patient with marked hydrocephalus, ventriculoperitoneal shunting was performed after treatment of the infection. Both patients were neurologically normal, and there were no complaints, except a light learning difficulty in the patient with ventriculoperitoneal shunting, 133 and 34 months after surgery, respectively. Early detection of congenital dermal abnormalities along the craniospinal axis by routine examination of newborns is highly important before development of serious complications. Because surgery is the only effective treatment modality for these lesions, radical excision should be performed in all cases to avoid tumor recurrence. However, subtotal excision may be performed in selected cases, because the cyst capsule may adhere firmly to vital structures.
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Yavuz C, Sencer A, Kabataş S, Imer M, Kiriş T, Unal F. [Longitudinal clival fractures: a report of three cases]. ULUS TRAVMA ACIL CER 2006; 12:321-5. [PMID: 17029125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Fractures of the clivus are often associated with severe head trauma and have high mortality rates due to coexisting injury of the adjacent vessels, brain stem and lower cranial nerves. An early diagnosis is often not possible because of adherent problems, high mortality rate and inadequacy of emergency imaging. Diagnosis has recently become easier with high resolution bone window computed tomography studies. In this study, radiological and clinical findings of three patients with longitudinal clival fractures and severe head trauma have been presented and associated injuries and prognostic issues are discussed with reference to the limited number of similar cases in the English literature.
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Sencer A, Kiriş T. Recent advances in surgical and intensive care management of subarachnoid hemorrhage. Neurol Res 2006; 28:415-23. [PMID: 16759444 DOI: 10.1179/016164106x115017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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There have been considerable advancements in the medical and surgical management of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) resulting from the rupture of the intracranial aneurysms in the past three decades. While developments in anesthesia and critical care management and recently introduced neuroprotective agents had a considerable effect on the improvement of the medical treatment strategies, advancements in the microsurgical techniques together with the evolvements in the field of interventional neuroradiology have improved surgical therapy. The aim of this paper is to review some of the recent advancements in the surgical and critical care management.
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Aydinli N, Tatli B, Calişkan M, Ozmen M, Citak A, Unuvar A, Baykal T, Omeroglu RE, Aydin K, Sencer S, Sencer A, Kiriş T. Stroke in childhood: experience in Istanbul, Turkey. J Trop Pediatr 2006; 52:158-62. [PMID: 16636011 DOI: 10.1093/tropej/fml016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Our objective was to characterize the etiologic factors and outcome for stroke in children. We retrospectively reviewed the charts of patients between the ages of 40 days and 94 months (36.5 +/- 23.7 months) with stroke seen at Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Pediatrics between January 1995 and December 2003. We found 79 cases of stroke: 57 ischemic and 22 hemorrhagic strokes. Seventeen children had vitamin K deficiency dependent hemorrhage. In 14 children stroke occurred as a complication of cardiac disease, 7 had moyamoya disease, 3 had protein C deficiency, 2 had thalassemia, 2 had hyperhomocysteinemia (methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase gene mutation), 2 were heterozygote for factor V Leiden, 3 had Down's syndrome, 1 was diagnosed with antiphospholipid syndrome, 1 had glycogen storage disease, and in 28 children no underlying cause could be found. Multiple risk factors were found in 4 children. The outcome in all 79 stroke patients was as follows: asymptomatic 60%; symptomatic epilepsy or persistent neurologic deficit 37%; death 3%; and recurrent stroke 5%. Thus, an underlying cause for stroke was identified in 65% of the children in the study group; 40% of the children either died or suffered motor and/or cognitive sequelae.
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Ozbey N, Sencer A, Tanyolac S, Kurt R, Sencer S, Bilgic B, Turantan I, Molvalilar S. An intrasellar germinoma with normal cerebrospinal fluid beta-HCG concentrations misdiagnosed as hypophysitis. Hormones (Athens) 2006; 5:67-71. [PMID: 16728387 DOI: 10.14310/horm.2002.11171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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A patient with an intrasellar germinoma leading to pituitary stalk thickening is reported. The patient, a 24-year old woman, presented with hyperprolactinemia, secondary hypothyroidism, and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism with no evidence of diabetes insipidus. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) examination revealed an increased number of lymphocytes and histiocytes. Although beta-HCG concentration was normal (<2 mIU/mL) in the CSF, increased beta-HCG concentration was detected in the serum. Systemic glucocorticoid treatment led to a decrease in CSF cell count, but no regression of the sellar mass was noted. A diagnostic biopsy was performed and showed an intrasellar germinoma. The patient underwent conventional radiotherapy. Complete resolution of the mass lesion and normalization of beta-HCG concentration in the serum were observed three months after radiotherapy. The presence of intrasellar mass lesion in association with pituitary stalk thickening may cause difficulties in the differential diagnosis. Histopathological examination is essential in equivocal cases in order to reach accurate diagnosis and apply the most appropriate therapy.
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Akinci OI, Eker A, Erdem T, Yildirim A, Sencer A, Esen F, Cakar N. [Neurogenic pulmonary edema: a prospective study based on observation]. ULUS TRAVMA ACIL CER 2006; 12:22-5. [PMID: 16456747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND In this study, we evaluated the cause and the clinical course of neurogenic pulmonary edema which has developed abruptly in some of the patients in the neurosurgical intensive care unit. METHODS We evaluated 223 patients in the neurosurgical ICU (116 males; 107 females; mean age 44.4+/-19.5). Five of these had worsening in neurological evaluation and oxygenation and were diagnosed as having a neurogenic pulmonary edema. Patients with pneumonia were excluded from the study. RESULTS We identified acute hydrocephaly in three patients and re-bleeding of an aneurysm in one as the cause of neurogenic pulmonary edema. No cause could be identified in the remaining patient. Although four patients could be discharged from the ICU, one died due to multiorgan failure. CONCLUSION Physicians should be careful about neurogenic pulmonary edema, a life-threatening clinical condition, that develops within hours of a neurologic event and usually resolves with neurologic recovery.
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Kiriş T, Sencer A, Sahinbaş M, Sencer S, Imer M, Izgi N. Surgical results in pediatric Spetzler-Martin grades I-III intracranial arteriovenous malformations. Childs Nerv Syst 2005; 21:69-74; discussion 75-6. [PMID: 15322842 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-004-1025-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2004] [Revised: 03/10/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTS The goal of cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) therapy in pediatric patients should be complete resection or obliteration of the AVM to eliminate subsequent hemorrhage, because of high mortality and morbidity rates related to hemorrhage in addition to the longer life expectation. Despite advances in Gamma knife radiosurgery and in endovascular embolization, surgical resection is still the gold standard for treating cerebral AVMs. METHODS Between 1986 and 2003, 20 children were surgically treated for cerebral AVMs. The AVMs were graded I, II, and III using the Spetzler-Martin (S-M) Grading Scale. Good recovery was achieved in 18 out of 20 patients (90%) and only 1 patient was moderately disabled (5%). There was one mortality (5%) related to the preoperative deep comatose state of the patient. The total obliteration rate was 89% (17 out of 19). CONCLUSION For S-M grade I-III AVMs, surgical resection is the treatment of choice, considering its high cure rate and low morbidity and mortality rates.
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Aydin K, Sencer S, Sencer A, Terzibaşioglu E, Minareci O. Angiography-induced closure of perimedullary spinal arteriovenous fistula. Br J Radiol 2004; 77:969-73. [PMID: 15507427 DOI: 10.1259/bjr/30760081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Type 4 spinal vascular malformations are called perimedullary arteriovenous fistulae, in which there is a shunt between a radicular artery and intradural veins. We report the spinal MR imaging and angiography findings of the angiography-induced closure of a type 4 spinal vascular malformation.
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Güzey FK, Seyithanoglu MH, Sencer A, Emei E, Alatas I, Izgi AN. Vertebral osteoid osteoma associated with paravertebral soft-tissue changes on magnetic resonance imaging. Report of two cases. J Neurosurg 2004; 100:532-6. [PMID: 15287469 DOI: 10.3171/ped.2004.100.5.0532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Soft-tissue changes associated with osteoid osteoma have been described in the digits of the hands and feet as well as the long bones. Only six cases in which such changes occurred in the spine have been reported. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging facilitates the determination of such changes. Establishing a diagnosis, however, is especially difficult in spinal osteoid osteoma when using MR imaging. Therefore, osteoid osteoma-related soft-tissue changes demonstrated on MR imaging raise the question of malignancy and may lead to unnecessary long-term treatment or biopsy sampling. The authors report two cases of spinal osteoid osteoma in which paravertebral soft-tissue changes were observed on MR imaging to mimic malignant soft-tissue tumors.
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Kabataş S, Civelek E, Sencer A, Sencer S, Barlas O. [A case of superior sagittal sinus thrombosis after closed head injury]. ULUS TRAVMA ACIL CER 2004; 10:208-11. [PMID: 15286895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/30/2023]
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Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis (SSST) is a rare entity, most often arising from infections, dehydration, and hematologic disorders. Development of this condition secondary to trauma is extremely rare. In this report, a 13-year-old boy who developed SSST following a closed head injury is presented. Imaging studies showed SSST caused by a depressed skull fracture. Neurologic examination of the patient was normal other than bilateral papillary stasis. He was treated with antiedematous and anticonvulsant drugs. Magnetic resonance venography obtained eight months after the diagnosis showed unoccluded superior sagittal sinus, neurologic examination findings were normal, as well.
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Sencer S, Sencer A, Aydin K, Hepgül K, Poyanli A, Minareci O. Imaging in tuberculosis of the skull and skull-base: case report. Neuroradiology 2003; 45:160-3. [PMID: 12684719 DOI: 10.1007/s00234-002-0921-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2001] [Accepted: 11/06/2002] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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We report a 19-year-old girl, who presented with headache and tonic/clonic seizures. Imaging revealed a lytic parietal skull lesion with an adjacent epidural mass, masses in the right parietal lobe and a posterior skull-base mass. The diagnosis of tuberculosis was made after resection of the extradural mass and later verified with culture of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The parenchymal and skull-base lesions resolved following antituberculous treatment. We present CT, scintigraphic, angiographic and MRI findings.
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Aydin K, Sencer S, Barman A, Minareci O, Hepgul KT, Sencer A. Case report: Spinal cord herniation into a mediastinal neurenteric cyst: CT and MRI findings. Br J Radiol 2003; 76:132-4. [PMID: 12642283 DOI: 10.1259/bjr/60547861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Split notochord syndrome is a spectrum of congenital spinal malformations that develops due to an adhesion between endoderm and ectoderm causing the "splitting" of notochord. Neurenteric cyst is one of the components of split notochord syndrome. We report CT and MRI findings of an unusual case with thoracal spinal cord herniation into a mediastinal neurenteric cyst.
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Sencer A, Sencer S, Turantan I, Devecioğlu O. Cerebrospinal fluid dynamics of the cava septi pellucidi and vergae. Case report. J Neurosurg 2001; 94:127-9. [PMID: 11147881 DOI: 10.3171/jns.2001.94.1.0127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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This case involved a 26-month-old boy who had recurrent hemorrhagic venous infarction caused by venous sinus occlusion. Distension and enlargement of the cavum septi pellucidi (CSP) and cavum vergae (CV), along with hydrocephalus, was detected during the course of the disease and was observed to regress together with resolution of the venous occlusion. Venous hypertension caused by sinus occlusion was thought to be responsible for the disturbed resorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the CSP and CV in this patient. This case is unique because it is the first one to support the hypothesis of resorption of CSF in the cava by a pressure gradient involving the septal capillaries and veins.
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Sencer S, Poyanli A, Kiriş T, Sencer A, Minareci O. Recent experience with Moyamoya disease in Turkey. Eur Radiol 2000; 10:569-72. [PMID: 10795533 DOI: 10.1007/s003300050962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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A series of moyamoya patients is presented. Angiographic findings, outcome of revascularization surgery and a young case with moyamoya disease and hyperphosphatemia are reported. Thirteen patients (6 males and 7 females; age range 2-50 years) were included in the study group. Findings of the patients at presentation were intracranial haemorrhage in two adult cases and sequelae of cerebral ischemia in the rest of the group. One young girl had hyperphosphataemia. Angiography showed distal internal carotid or proximal anterior and middle cerebral artery stenosis, unique collaterals, microaneurysm of the posterior lateral choroidal artery and flow-related changes in the posterior circulation. In 3 patients, encephalo-duro-arterio-synangiosis (EDAS) and burrholes were performed at surgery. Follow-up angiograms of these patients showed revascularization. Moyamoya, a rare but potentially devastating disease, must be addressed as a cause of haemorrhagic and ischaemic cerebral events.
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Barlas O, Sencer A, Erkan K, Eraksoy H, Sencer S, Bayindir C. Stereotactic surgery in the management of brain abscess. SURGICAL NEUROLOGY 1999; 52:404-10; discussion 411. [PMID: 10555849 DOI: 10.1016/s0090-3019(99)00118-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Bacterial brain abscesses can be diagnosed and treated with stereotactic aspiration. METHODS From 1991 to 1997 we have used computed tomography-guided stereotactic aspiration to diagnose and treat 21 patients with a total of 58 bacterial brain abscesses. The ages of the patients ranged from 4 to 72 years (median 25 years); 11 of these 21 patients had multiple abscesses. The number of abscesses per patient with multiple abscesses ranged from 2 to 9, all located deep in subcortical white matter. RESULTS All patients underwent stereotactic surgical drainage and an 8-week intravenous antibiotic medical treatment. Of the 58 abscesses, 23 were aspirated. Of these 23 abscesses, 19 were radiologically stage III or IV and four were stage I or II. Pathological examination confirmed radiological staging in 19 patients (83%). Except for the three patients who have mild residual hemiparesis and one patient recovering from ataxia, all patients had complete neurological recovery. CONCLUSIONS Computed tomography-guided stereotaxy achieved all the objectives of management; namely, ascertaining the diagnosis, draining the content of the mass, and obtaining pus for accurate bacteriological diagnosis without morbidity. Stereotactic aspiration combined with an 8-week intravenous antibiotic regimen has yielded an effective therapeutic result in all of our abscesses, small or large, solitary or multiple, superficial or deep-seated. A high radiological-pathological correlation was also deduced from this study.
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Görgülü A, Imer M, Simşek O, Sencer A, Kutlu K, Cobanoğlu S. The effect of aprotinin on extraneural scarring in peripheral nerve surgery: an experimental study. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 1999; 140:1303-7. [PMID: 9932133 DOI: 10.1007/s007010050254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Extraneural scarring is one of the factors negatively influencing the result of peripheral nerve surgery. Many organic materials have been used to prevent fibrosis. The effect of aprotinin on peripheral nerve scarring in rats was investigated in this study. Three types of surgical intervention were carried out; namely external neurolysis (I), abrasive injury (II), and anastomosis (III). The coded samples which consisted of pure collagen fibers soaked with aprotinin or phosphate-buffered saline were applied around the left sciatic nerves of rats whereas only sham operations were performed on the right sciatic nerves. Animals were sacrificed after 4 or 6 weeks. Neurological examination, gross evaluation of extraneural fibrosis, and histological study were undertaken. The results have demonstrated that aprotinin is a promising agent in the prevention of extraneural scarring.
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