Research Articles (Neurosurgery)
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Evaluation of locally manufactured patient-specific custom made implants for cranial defects using a silicone mould
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2018)Background: Cranial vault defects can pose a significant problem for neurosurgeons where autologous bone is no longer available for cranioplasty. Numerous materials exist to create implants which include polymethyl ... -
Predicting outcome in severe traumatic brain injury using a simple prognostic model
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2014-07)Background. Several studies have made it possible to predict outcome in severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) making it beneficial as an aid for clinical decision-making in the emergency setting. However, reliable predictive ... -
Functional MRI in pre-surgical planning : case of study and cautionary notes
(Cannon Medical Media Publication, 2012-09)Background. Since its inception almost 20 years ago, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has greatly advanced our knowledge of human brain function. Although the clinical applications of fMRI are still limited, ... -
Influence of road speed restrictions on the incidence and severity of head injuries
(HMPG, 1974-12)A comparative survey has been made of patients with head injuries admitted to hospital in 1973 and 1974, before and after the introduction of fuel saving measures, which included road speed restrictions. The severity and ... -
Binneaarse radio-isotoop angiografie karotis-kaverneuse fistels
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 1975)The use of intravenous radio isotope angiography in 3 cases of unilateral carotid cavernous sinus fistula is described. The lesion gives a characteristic image pattern distinguishable from that of arteriovenous malformation ... -
The CRASH trial - The first large-scale randomised controlled trial in head injury
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2001)The CRASH Trial (Corticosteroid Randomisation after Significant Head injury) is a large-scale randomised controlled trial, among adults with head injury and impaired consciousness, of the effects of a short-term infusion ...
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