2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery in Developing Countries: Experience of Niger

Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery in Developing Countries: Experience of Niger

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The video features Dr. Simula Sanusi discussing the introduction of stereotactic surgery in developing countries, specifically Niger. In Niger, tuberculosis is endemic and affects a significant portion of brain tumor cases. Dr. Sanusi conducted a study in Niamey and found that stereotactic biopsy was necessary to differentiate between glial tumors, tuberculosis tumors, and metastasis. With the help of Professor Spiegelman and others, the frame for stereotactic surgery was transferred to Niger, and 53 stereotactic biopsies have been performed since then. Dr. Sanusi hopes to continue expanding the program and treating patients with unilateral tremors, spasticity, dystonia, and other conditions caused by neuromalaria.

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Samuila Sanoussi, MD (Niger)

Keywords

stereotactic surgery

Niger

tuberculosis

brain tumor cases

neuromalaria