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Corso integrato di Neuroscienze
Module Neurochirurgia

Academic Year 2025/2026 - Teacher: FRANCESCO CERTO

Expected Learning Outcomes

The course aims to develop knowledge and skills related to epidemiological data, classification criteria, semiological and clinical characteristics, diagnostic procedures, and treatment principles of the main neurosurgical diseases.

 

Specific consideration will be given to the various neurosurgical diseases that can alter hearing function or cause hearing loss.

 

The student must demonstrate:

 

Knowledge and understanding of the main neurosurgical diseases

 

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding in a clinical setting

 

Independent judgment in managing clinical scenarios

 

Communication skills in explaining the pathophysiology and various clinical scenarios

 

Ability to learn about the various neurosurgical diseases

Course Structure

Lectures with clinical case discussion.

Required Prerequisites

It is essential for students approaching the teaching of neurosurgery to have a foundational knowledge of the anatomy of the central nervous system. It is also recommended that students are proficient in the principles of pathophysiology related to the central nervous system, particularly concerning the dynamics of cerebrospinal fluid circulation and intracranial pressure.

Attendance of Lessons

Attendance is mandatory according to the regulations of CdS.


Detailed Course Content

  • Intracranial Hypertension

  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Dynamics Disorders

  • Cerebral Hemorrhages

  • Cranio-Encephalic Traumas

  • Multimodal Diagnosis and Treatment of Brain Tumors

  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Vertebro-Spinal Tumors

  • Overview of Cranio-Encephalic Malformative Pathology

  • Cochlear Implants

Textbook Information

Neurochirurgia in 10 lezioni

Marco Maria Fontanella

Minerva Medica

2019


Neurochirurgia

Francesco Maiuri

Edibios 

2021

Course Planning

 SubjectsText References
1See section "Programma"

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

Oral examination involving the discussion of a clinical case and theoretical questions on the main neurosurgical pathologies listed in the program.

Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises

A theoretical question on one of the topics in the program. Solution and discussion of one of the clinical cases discussed during the lectures.

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