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World J Methodol. Jan 18, 2019; 9(1): 20-25
Published online Jan 18, 2019. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v9.i1.20
Published online Jan 18, 2019. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v9.i1.20
Importance of the telemedicine network for neurosurgery in Slovenia
Tomaz Velnar, Tilen Zele, Roman Bosnjak, Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana 1000, Slovenia
Tomaz Velnar, AMEU-ECM, Maribor, Slovenia
Author contributions: Velnar T, Zele T, and Bosnjak R contributed equally to this work; Velnar T designed the research; Zele T and Bosnjak R analyzed the data; Velnar T, Zele T, and Bosnjak R wrote the paper.
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Corresponding author: Tomaz Velnar, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Doctor, Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloska 7, Ljubljana 1000, Slovenia. tvelnar@hotmail.com
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Received: September 28, 2018
Peer-review started: September 28, 2018
First decision: November 29, 2018
Revised: December 16, 2018
Accepted: January 5, 2019
Article in press: January 6, 2019
Published online: January 18, 2019
Processing time: 112 Days and 2.1 Hours
Peer-review started: September 28, 2018
First decision: November 29, 2018
Revised: December 16, 2018
Accepted: January 5, 2019
Article in press: January 6, 2019
Published online: January 18, 2019
Processing time: 112 Days and 2.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: The telemedicine network in Slovenia is known as the Telekap (TeleStroke) network, which was primarily designed for fast and efficient management of stroke. In the neurosurgical community, the system is frequently used for conveying information regarding subarachnoid haemorrhage and trauma. It offers thorough information about the extent and location of the pathology and facilitates the neurosurgical intervention.