International Journal of Neurosurgery

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Volume 8, Issue 2, December 2024

  • Research Article

    Patterns of Microbial Infections in Post-Infective Hydrocephalus and Treatment Methods at Bugando Medical Center

    James Lubuulwa*, Vitus Silago

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, December 2024
    Pages: 22-27
    Received: 4 June 2024
    Accepted: 21 June 2024
    Published: 20 September 2024
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    Abstract: Background: Post Infective Hydrocephalus is among the complicated types of hydrocephalus and poses a challenge in management of these patients, globally. Antibiotics susceptibility patterns of common bacteria implicating in pyogenic ventriculitis complicated with hydrocephalus were not clearly known at our setting. Therefore, we determined antibiot... Show More
  • Research/Technical Note

    Surgical Treatment of Craniocervical Junction Tumors: Neurosurgery Department Experience of “Hôpital Principal De Dakar”

    Sagar Diop*, Ababacar Sall Basse, Souleymane Diallo, Ibrahima Tine, Mbaye Thioub, Abdou Azize Diop

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, December 2024
    Pages: 28-34
    Received: 6 August 2024
    Accepted: 2 September 2024
    Published: 23 September 2024
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    Abstract: Introduction: Craniocervical tumors are uncommon but represent a medical emergency for diagnosis and treatment. Their approaches require of course surgical expertise in addition to adapted technical platform. In light of the limited resources available in our practice, we consequently made the decision to share our experience with the surgical trea... Show More
  • Research Article

    Knowledge and Practice About Traumatic Brain Injury in the Hospital Environment in the DRC

    Malangu Mhacks*, Mutomb Sarah, Yogolelo Rosie, Kitembo Feruzi Marius, Iteke Karl Rivain, Mualaba Célèbre

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, December 2024
    Pages: 35-40
    Received: 15 April 2024
    Accepted: 26 August 2024
    Published: 26 September 2024
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    Abstract: Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common reason for admission in our setting. It is the cause of primary brain lesions, representing a major public health problem since they are responsible for significant morbidity and mortality. Materials and Methods: Observational study with survey, run from December 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024, i... Show More