Articles by author - Chiara Izzo

Hypothalamic dysfunctions as a late consequence of surgical opening of the lamina terminalis. A controversial hypothesis.

Spallone A, Izzo C, Giannone C.

Case Reports 2012; 33(6): 590-596 PubMed PMID: 23160226  Keywords:  Aged, Brain Neoplasms:diagnosis, Fatal Outcome, Female, Humans, Hydrocephalus:diagnosis, Hypothalamic Diseases:diagnosis, Hypothalamus:surgery, Male, Middle Aged, Neurosurgical Procedures:adverse effects, Postoperative Complications:diagnosis, Subdural Ef.    Citation

BACKGROUND: Opening of the lamina terminalis is often used in surgery of the optico-chiasmatic region. Consequently, alteration of cerebra.....

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