OBJECTIVE High dose fluorescein sodium has been utilized for fluorescence-guided tumor resection with conflicting reports on the efficacy of this procedure. The aim of this study was to reevaluate the utility and clinical limitations of using fluorescein sodium for the treatment and resection of glioma brain tumors. METHODS Patients diagnosed with glioma were divided into two groups with a to...

BACKGROUND Intraoperative neurophysiology, high magnification microscopes, and ultrasonic aspirators are considered essential aid for the safe resection of intramedullary spinal cord tumors (IMSCTs). Most centers in developing countries such as Pakistan still lack these facilities. The purpose of this study was to review the management of IMSCTs at our hospital and to determine factors associat...

The concept of GTR and incorporation of GTR membranes in clinical practice has changed significantly the outlook for periodontal regeneration. Different types of membranes to cover periodontal defects are used for regeneration. A membrane should be biocompatible, enable cell exclusion, maintain space, ensure tissue integration and ease to use with biological activity for future generation membr...

Abstract Myxopapillary ependymomas (MPEs) are recently reclassified WHO grade II tumors that usually affect the sacral spinal cord. MPEs have a high recurrence rate, especially if gross total resection (GTR) is not achieved. Recurrence tends to be local, but distant CNS metastases uncommon. Rarely, can metastasize extraneural locations, including lungs. Patient outcomes worse with recurrence, a...

The utilization of post-consumer car tires is an essential issue from ecological and economic point view. One the simplest least harmful methods their material recycling resulting in ground tire rubber (GTR), which can be further applied as fillers for polymer-based composites. Nevertheless, insufficient interfacial interactions implicate necessity GTR modification before introduction into poly...

Poly (Lactic Acid) (PLA)/Ground Tire Rubber (GTR) blends using Dicumyl peroxide (DCP) as a crosslinking agent were prepared with the following aims: propose new route to recycle wastes rubber from automotive industry and improve toughness impact strength of inherently brittle bio-based PLA. The GTR subjected two types grinding process (cryo- dry ambient grinding). Swelling measurements revealed...

Despite the advances in the microsurgical technique and anatomical understanding of the anterior and middle skull base, anterior clinoidal meningiomas are still challenging lesions to resect completely and safely due to their intimate relationship with vital neurovascular structures. We report predictive factors for tumor recurrence and postoperative complications based on surgical outcome of p...

INTRODUCTION Bone regeneration grafts (BRG) are widely used in the treatment of osseous defects and oral surgery. The various techniques and associated success rates of bone augmentation require evaluation by systematic review and meta-analysis of eligible studies. The aim of this systematic review was to compare alveolar bone regeneration in humans using Bio-Oss and autogenous bone graft. MA...

Climate and human pressures can influence the evolution of estuarine sediment dynamics concurrently, but understanding quantification their cause–effect relationships are still challenging due to occurrence complex hydro-morpho-sedimentary feedbacks. The Garonne Tidal River (GTR, upper Gironde Estuary, France) is a clear example system stressed by both anthropogenic climate change, as it has be...

Groundwater table rising (GTR) represents a well-known issue that affects several urban and agricultural areas of the world. This work addresses link between GTR formation solute plumes from contaminant sources are located in vadose zone, water may help mobilize with time. A case study is analyzed stratified pyroclastic-alluvial aquifer near Naples (Italy), which notoriously affected by GTR. di...