International Journal of Neurosurgery

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Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2024

  • Review Article

    Periventricular and Intraventricular Tumors in a Low-Income Country: Hard Learning Curve and Outcome of a Young Neurosurgeon from Burkina Faso

    Ibrahim Dao*, Aminata Kièmtoré, Ousmane Ouattara, Frédéric Bako, Jacques Traoré, Joseph Biogo, Serge Pacôme Yameogo, Abdoulaye Sanou, Eustache Kienou, Louis Junior Comboigo, Arsène Tossou, Abdoulaye Thiombiano, Lassané Taoko, Henry Lankoandé, Elie Nassoum, Narcisse Ouédraogo, Sosthène Fawaz Adéniran, Astride Somda, Delwendé Sylvain Zabsonré, Abel Kabré

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2024
    Pages: 1-10
    Received: 10 March 2024
    Accepted: 26 March 2024
    Published: 17 April 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijn.20240801.11
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    Abstract: Background: Periventricular and Intraventricular processes are life-threatening conditions because of their propensity to obstruct Cerebrospinal fluid pathways and to compress highly functional and vital structures. There are deep-seated lesions requiring rigorous microsurgical technic for their resection. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the p... Show More
  • Review Article

    Cerebral Revascularization: Boom or Doom for Neurosurgeons

    Avatar Singh*

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2024
    Pages: 11-15
    Received: 31 March 2024
    Accepted: 29 April 2024
    Published: 17 May 2024
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    Abstract: Cerebral revascularization which was once commonly used technique became outdated and emerged in a new avatar. Fisher was the first person who promoted that most strokes were not due to vasospasm but due to CA disease. Improvement of various microsurgical methods and techniques are resulting in excellent outcomes. With the advent of modern techniqu... Show More
  • Case Report

    400 Gramme on Skull Base and Face: Complete Removal and Reconstruction

    Ibrahim Dao*, Ibrahima Traoré, Michel Kohoun, Astride Somda, Salah Sow, Nasser Doukouré, Narcisse Ouedraogo, Ousmane Ouattara, Frédéric Bako, Abdoulaye Sanou, Elie Dibloni Nassoum, Arsène Tossou, Rasmané Beogo, Patrick Wendpouiré Hamed Dakouré

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2024
    Pages: 16-21
    Received: 23 April 2024
    Accepted: 10 May 2024
    Published: 24 May 2024
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    Abstract: Background: Huge craniofacial tumors represent a surgical challenge not only for high risk of intraoperative damage of the brain and sense organs of the face, but also for esthetical issues which may occur postoperatively. This surgery is riskier when these processes are represented by massive compact bone such as osteomas. Case presentation: A you... Show More