Small hole in greater wing of sphenoid bone connecting middle and infratemporal fossa. Located anterior to sphenopetrosal suture, posterolateral to foramen ovale. Width varies from 1.05 to 2.1 mm in adults, diameter 2.63 mm
Rare congenital neurological and skin disorder affecting 1 in 50,000 newborns. Caused by GNAQ gene mutation, occurring sporadically. Three types: Type 1 (most common), Type 2 (facial only), Type 3 (exclusive brain involvement)
Craniotomy involves removing bone flap from skull to access brain. Used for brain lesions, tumors, blood clots, and device implantation. MRI scan precedes surgery for precise planning. Bone flap replaced with titanium plates or PEEK if needed
Born in 1973 in Eskişehir, completed residency at Bakırköy Mazhar Osman Hospital. Worked as Associate Professor at Bakırköy Sadi Konuk Hospital from 2003 to 2023. Specializes in brain and border surgery with 6 book chapters and 22 international publications
Epilepsy causes repeated seizures due to brain's electrical activity disruption. Seizures can be brief (awareness) or prolonged (loss of awareness). Around 630,000 people in UK have epilepsy, affecting 1 in 100
Lobotomy involved cutting brain lobes for mental health treatment. Pioneered by Portuguese neurologist Moniz in 1936. Required skull drilling or craniotomy for brain access