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11. MGMT Promoter Methylation as a Prognostic Factor in Primary Glioblastoma: A Single-Institution Observational Study

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Szylberg, Mateusz, primary, Sokal, Paweł, additional, Śledzińska, Paulina, additional, Bebyn, Marek, additional, Krajewski, Stanisław, additional, Szylberg, Łukasz, additional, Szylberg, Aneta, additional, Szylberg, Tadeusz, additional, Krystkiewicz, Kamil, additional, Birski, Marcin, additional, Harat, Marek, additional, Włodarski, Robert, additional, and Furtak, Jacek, additional

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2022
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27. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy in treatment of hydrocephalus.

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Sokal P, Birski M, Rusinek M, Paczkowski D, Zieliński P, and Harat A

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Introduction: Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is a minimally invasive method of treatment of obstructive hydrocephalus (HCP)., Aim: To investigate perioperative and intraoperative difficulties, failures and complications of ETV., Material and Methods: Seventy-three procedures of ETV were conducted in our department in the last 5 years on 69 patients with HCP of different etiology. In 4 patients we performed ETV twice. In 4 cases we used neuronavigation. In 6 cases ETV was performed in conjunction with endoscopic biopsy of the tumor. In 6 cases we had to repeat the procedure (4) or implant a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt (2) due to recurrence of symptoms., Results: In our series we had 3 important complications: one thalamic injury and 2 intraventricular hemorrhages. In 4 cases we observed postoperative hyperthermia with the presence of meningeal symptoms. Two cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks were secured with additional stitches and 2 CSF infections were treated with antibiotics. In 1 patient epileptic seizers were observed. Three others complained of nausea and vomiting. The initial success rate of ETV is 70%., Conclusions: Based on our material we conclude that ETV is a useful and helpful procedure in non-communicating HCP. It carries 4% perioperative risk of serious complications which can be reduced by proper selection of patients, detailed plan and skilful performance of surgery in experienced hands and meticulous postoperative care.

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2012
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28. [Results of treatment of refractory depression by left vagus nerve stimulation - report of two cases].

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Rudaś M, Harat M, Araszkiewicz A, Szabert K, Sokal P, and Birski M

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Antipsychotic Agents therapeutic use, Chronic Disease, Combined Modality Therapy, Depressive Disorder, Major drug therapy, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Treatment Outcome, Depressive Disorder, Major therapy, Health Status, Vagus Nerve Stimulation methods
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Depressive disorders are the fourth most common disease causing the patients' disability worldwide. They are associated with increased morbidity and mortality, not only because of the increased risk of suicide but also because of cardiac complications and stroke. Depression also results in negative economic impacts due to exclusion of treated patients from their daily activities. There is an increased frequency of consultations and hospitalizations in patients with depression. On average, over one third of patients do not respond or poorly respond to conservative treatment. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) may be effective in these patients. In March 2001, VNS was recognized in Europe as a treatment for depression in patients who are refractory or intolerant to conservative treatment, both in cases of major depressive episodes and in bipolar disease. In the United States, the method was recognized by the FDA in July 2005 as an adjunct treatment for long-term chronic refractory depression or for recurrent major depressive episodes refractory to conservative treatment in patients over 18 years of age who did not improve after four or more schemes of antidepressant therapy. The following is a report of two cases of patients with depression treated by left VNS.

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2012
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