MRI IN POTT'S PARAPLEGIA
Spinal cord/nerve root compression secondary to a tubercular epidural abscess leads to neurological deficit. Depending on the extent and duration of compression, the end result after treatment may vary from complete recovery to permanent deficit.There are several parameters on MRI which correlate with the severity of neurological impairment according to ASIA score and resolution of those features on treatment is also correlated well with neurological recovery.

Chandan Kumar
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BRAIN DEATH - CONSENSUS AND CONTROVERSIES
Brain death is an irreversible cessation of all functions of the brain and requires apneic coma with absence of elicitable brainstem reflexes for its certification. The concept was evolved following inventions of ventillators and pressor drugs wherein the cardiopulmonary function could be sustained even in the absence of brain function. Despite the wide acceptance, the concept is still unclear to many and differences continue on its justification and practice guidelines.

Anant Dhanwate
Aurangabad, In

  

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  ENDOSCOPIC ENDO-NASAL SURGERY FOR CRANIOPHARYNGIOMA
Endoscopic endonasal trans-sphenoid approach for craniopharyngioma is safe and effective alternative to trans-cranial approach in selected patients in expert hands with good endoscopic experience. Although this technique is associated with effective tumor removal and improved visual outcome, CSF leak, and endocrine dysfunctions remain a major challenge.

Yad Ram Yadav
Jabalpur, In

     

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LA EDAD Y EL SEXO NO PREDICEN LA MORTALIDAD EN PACIENTES CON HEMORRAGIA SUPRATENTORIAL ESPONTÁNEA
Se han descrito distintos factores clínicos, humorales, tomográficos, hábitos o antecedentes personales con la finalidad de determinar si se comportan o no como predictores de mortalidad en pacientes que sufren una hemorragia intracerebral espontánea. En la serie analizada concluimos que ni la edad ni el sexo son predictores de mortalidad en esta patología.

Fernando Racca Velasquez
Buenos Aires, Argentina

     

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  TREATMENT MODALITIES FOR SPINAL TUBERCULOSIS
On the basis of the four-drug combination in the initial phase followed by treatment for up to 12 months, along with appropriate surgical correction, can lead to good cliinical outcomes with acceptable risks.

Yu-cheng Chou
Taichung, Tw

  

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