Neurosurgery
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Comparative Study
Familial aggregation of intracranial aneurysms in an Inuit patient population in Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland).
The incidence of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and intracranial aneurysm (IA) has been reported to be higher in Greenlandic Inuits than in Caucasian Danes, but the rate of familial aggregation in Inuits is unknown. ⋯ The rate of a positive family history of presumed SAH and IA is high among Inuits who present with SAH compared with Caucasian Danes who present with SAH. This finding, coupled with a higher rate of multiple aneurysms and younger age at presentation, suggests a potential genetic influence among Inuit families.
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The Charcot library was officially created at the Salpêtrière Hospital in 1907 after the donation of the private library of Jean-Martin Charcot, which Dr. Charcot had accumulated progressively throughout his professional career. ⋯ It now functions as an entity oriented toward the neurosciences and offers a large number of 19th-century books (including all of Charcot's manuscripts) and more recent documents. Digitization of the most classic holdings, including atlases, will soon make them accessible through the library's web site.
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With the increased use of endovascular therapy, an increasing number of patients with incompletely treated intracranial aneurysms are presenting for further surgical management. This study reviews our experiences with such patients. ⋯ With endovascular therapy assuming an increasing role in the treatment of patients with intracranial aneurysms, more lesions that are refractory to initial treatment will require surgical management. Our experience indicates that good results are attainable, although technical challenges are frequently encountered.
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Biography Historical Article
First Turkish neurosurgical journal (1936-1947): Modern Cerrahi ve nöroşirürji mecmuasi.
The publication of neurosurgery-related journals began in the late 1920s. Most of these journals are of Estonian, German, English, American, and French origin. ⋯ The contents of the journal and some selected articles are also presented. The existence of this journal, which was published before most Western neurosurgical journals, should be regarded from a historical point of view.
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Schwannomas of the central nervous system usually originate from the vestibular nerve and occasionally originate from the trigeminal nerve. Sympathetic plexus schwannomas are extremely rare and have never been noted within the cavernous sinus. ⋯ We present the first reported case of an internal carotid plexus schwannoma, and we describe in detail its anatomic and neuroradiological characteristics. The microneurosurgical resection of this unusual tumor within the cavernous sinus was successful and without morbidity.