Go to main contentGo to navigation menu
University of Catania  >  Medclin
Reserved Area
ITA
Logo UniCt

Degree Course in

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Techniques

Search

NEUROPSICHIATRIA INFANTILE E NEUROCHIRURGIA
Module NEUROCHIRURGIA

Academic Year 2025/2026 - Teacher: FRANCESCO CERTO

Expected Learning Outcomes

The aim of this course is to acquire knowledge and skills related to epidemiological data, classification criteria, semiological and clinical characteristics, diagnostic procedures, and principles of therapy for the main neurosurgical pathologies.

Special consideration will be given to various neurosurgical conditions that can alter the patient's mental state or that may require psychiatric rehabilitation during their pre- and post-operative course. The psychiatric aspects of certain neurosurgical pathologies will also be investigated.

Course Structure

Lezioni frontali con discussione di casi clinici.

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. Additionally, it is advantageous for students to be familiar with mental examinations, the application of neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic testing, and the main psychiatric disorders.

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

  • Lobar syndromes

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.