Repetitive exposure to cranial trauma is one of the hallmarks of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Neuropathologically, hyperphosphorylated protein tau (p-tau) deposits are found. Initially it was described as pugilistic dementia, but it has been associated with other types of sports, explosive traumas among others. Symptoms of this disease include memory loss, cognitive impairment, mood swings and dementia. We present a review of the literature on this interesting disease.
neurosurgery
Consideraciones en la Monitorización Intraoperatoria del Nervio Facial.
Currently, intraoperative facial nerve monitoring practice is considered a complementary part during surgery of cerebellopontine lesions and skull base surgery to decrease the likelihood of functional and aesthetic sequelae. It is therefore essential to understand the main technical and neurophysiological aspects for appropriate performance. Intraoperative monitoring requires joined efforts of neurosurgeon, otologist, neurologist and neurophysiologist to increase the chances of success.
