Hippocrates, Galen, and the uses of trepanation in the ancient classical world.

abstract：:A 29-year-old woman is diagnosed with a large broad-base right ophthalmic artery aneurysm. Despite an intact visual field, she complained of mild right visual blurriness. Between endovascular and surgical treatments, surgery was favored due to her young age. It was decided to perform the surgery with simultaneous endo...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Dehdashti AR

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuromodulation and deep brain stimulation (DBS) have been increasingly used in many neurological ailments, including essential tremor, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and more. Yet for many patients and practitioners the desire to utilize these therapies is met with caution, given the need for craniotomy, lead inserti...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Rajah G,Saber H,Singh R,Rangel-Castilla L

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE Many reports have successfully demonstrated that cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) can preserve range of motion after 1- or 2-level discectomy. However, few studies have addressed the extent of changes in segmental mobility after CDA or their clinical correlations. METHODS Data from consecutive patients who u...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Chang HK,Chang CC,Tu TH,Wu JC,Huang WC,Fay LY,Chang PY,Wu CL,Cheng H

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper, the authors' aim is to provide an evidence-based review of primary and secondary ischemic stroke prevention guidelines covering most of the common risk factors and stroke etiologies for the practicing neurosurgeon. The key to stroke prevention is in the identification and treatment of the major risk fac...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Manjila S,Masri T,Shams T,Chowdhry SA,Sila C,Selman WR

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE The object of this study was to determine the percentage of high-dose (1800-2600 cGy) single-fraction stereotactic radiosurgery (SF-SRS) treatments to the spine that result in peripheral nervous system (PNS) injury. METHODS All patients treated with SF-SRS for primary or metastatic spine tumors between Janua...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Stubblefield MD,Ibanez K,Riedel ER,Barzilai O,Laufer I,Lis E,Yamada Y,Bilsky MH

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Global outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has forced healthcare systems worldwide to reshape their facilities and protocols. Although not considered the frontline specialty in managing COVID-19 patients, neurosurgical service and training were also significantly affected. This article f...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Suryaningtyas W,Wahyuhadi J,Turchan A,Subagio EA,Parenrengi MA,Apriawan T,Al Fauzi A,Bajamal AH

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a key tool in the treatment of patients with medically refractory epilepsy. Although the mechanism of action of VNS remains poorly understood, this modality is now the most widely used nonpharmacological treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy. The goal of this work is to review the hist...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Lulic D,Ahmadian A,Baaj AA,Benbadis SR,Vale FL

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A petroclival meningioma represents a challenging tumor to resect in the cerebellopontine angle and ventral to the brain stem. Multiple cranial nerves and blood vessels may be intimately involved with the tumor. A partial labyrinthectomy presigmoid transpetrosal approach can facilitate resection while preserving heari...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Rodgers SD,McMenomey SO,Sen C

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arteriovenous fistulae of the internal maxillary artery are exceedingly rare, with less than 30 cases reported in the literature. Most of these lesions are congenital, iatrogenic, or posttraumatic. The most common presentation of internal maxillary artery fistulae is pulsatile tinnitus and headache. Because these lesi...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Brinjikji W,Cloft HJ,Lanzino G,Rangel-Castilla L,Morris PP

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lumbosacral interbody fusion may be indicated to treat degenerative disc disease at L5-S1, instability or spondylolisthesis at that level, and severe neural foraminal stenosis resulting from loss of disc space height. In addition, L5-S1 interbody fusion may provide anterior support to a long posterior fusion construct...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Issack PS,Kotwal SY,Boachie-Adjei O

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The authors conducted a study to review their experience with tentorial dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) treated with transarterial endovascular embolization in which Onyx was used. METHODS:The authors reviewed prospectively collected data in 9 patients with tentorial DAVFs treated with Onyx embolization be...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Puffer RC,Daniels DJ,Kallmes DF,Cloft HJ,Lanzino G

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The COVID-19 pandemic has forced medical professionals throughout the world to adapt to the changing medical scenario. The objective of this survey was to assess the change in neurosurgical training in India following the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS:Between May 7, 2020, and May 16, 2020, a validated questionn...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Dash C,Venkataram T,Goyal N,Chaturvedi J,Raheja A,Singla R,Sardhara J,Gupta R

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Correction of rigid scoliotic deformities involving the thoracic spine has required that a thoracotomy be performed to obtain anterior release to mobilize the deformity, as well as placement of corrective spinal instrumentation either via a separate posterior or anterior thoracic approach. To the best of the author's ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Dickman CA

更新日期：1999-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Tractography is a useful technique that is standardly applied to visualize subcortical pathways. However, brain shift hampers tractography use during the course of surgery. While intraoperative MRI (ioMRI) has been shown to be beneficial for use in oncology, intraoperative tractography can rarely be performed...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Ille S,Schroeder A,Wagner A,Negwer C,Kreiser K,Meyer B,Krieg SM

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Loss-of-function mutations in CCM genes are frequently detected in familial cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs). However, the current functional studies of the CCM genes in vitro have been performed mostly in commercially purchased normal cell lines and the results appeared discrepant. The fact that the cere...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Zhu Y,Wu Q,Xu JF,Miller D,Sandalcioglu IE,Zhang JM,Sure U

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinal epidural lipomatosis is most commonly observed in patients receiving long-term exogenous steroid therapy, but can also be seen in patients with endogenous steroid overproduction, obesity, or idiopathic disease. With this condition, there is hypertrophy of the epidural adipose tissue, causing a narrowing of the ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Fassett DR,Schmidt MH

更新日期：2004-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:It is hypothesized that minimally invasive surgical techniques lead to fewer complications than open surgery for adult spinal deformity (ASD). The goal of this study was to analyze matched patient cohorts in an attempt to isolate the impact of approach on adverse events. METHODS:Two multicenter databases querie...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Uribe JS,Deukmedjian AR,Mummaneni PV,Fu KM,Mundis GM Jr,Okonkwo DO,Kanter AS,Eastlack R,Wang MY,Anand N,Fessler RG,La Marca F,Park P,Lafage V,Deviren V,Bess S,Shaffrey CI,International Spine Study Group.

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several cases of congenital or acquired temporal encephaloceles have been reported in the literature as the causative mechanism of simple and/or complex partial seizures. In this report the authors describe a rare case of spontaneous parietal encephalocele presenting with simple partial seizures and progressively incr...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Fountas KN,Smith JR,Jenkins PD,Murro AM

更新日期：2005-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Shunt systems with differential pressure valves are prone to the complications of overdrainage. A programmable valve permits adjustment of the opening pressure of the valve. In this paper the authors report the incidence of subdural fluid collections in a randomized trial of programmable compared with conventional val...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Carmel PW,Albright AL,Adelson PD,Canady A,Black P,Boydston W,Kneirim D,Kaufman B,Walker M,Luciano M,Pollack IF,Manwaring K,Heilbrun MP,Abbott IR,Rekate H

更新日期：1999-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:There are many options for the surgical treatment of lumbar spondylolisthesis, including anterior and posterior techniques. Among the most versatile is a 360 degrees fusion. In consideration of the added risk of morbidity of two procedures, circumferential fusion leads to the highest fusion rates. This is particularly...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Heary RF,Bono CM

更新日期：2002-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the increasing prevalence of spinal infections, the subcategory of holospinal epidural abscesses (HEAs) is extremely infrequent and requires unique management. Panspinal imaging (preferably MRI), modern aggressive antibiotic therapy, and prompt surgical intervention remain the standard of care for all spinal a...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Smith GA,Kochar AS,Manjila S,Onwuzulike K,Geertman RT,Anderson JS,Steinmetz MP

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traumatic intracranial aneurysms are rare, occurring in fewer than 1% of patients with cerebral aneurysms. They can occur following blunt or penetrating head trauma and are more common in the pediatric population. Traumatic aneurysms can be categorized histologically as true, false, or mixed, with false aneurysms bein...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Larson PS,Reisner A,Morassutti DJ,Abdulhadi B,Harpring JE

更新日期：2000-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Sacral fractures are uncommon lesions and most often the result of high-energy trauma. Depending on the fracture location, neurological injury may be present in over 50% of cases. In this article, the authors conducted a comprehensive literature review on the epidemiology of sacral fractures, relevant anatomy of the s...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Bydon M,Fredrickson V,De la Garza-Ramos R,Li Y,Lehman RA Jr,Trost GR,Gokaslan ZL

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been used to treat various neurological and psychiatric disorders. Over the years, the most suitable surgical candidates and targets for some of these conditions have been characterized and the benefits of DBS well demonstrated in double-blinded randomized trials. This review will disc...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Awan NR,Lozano A,Hamani C

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) standardizes medical procedure coding for billing and reimbursement. Since adoption of CPT coding as the basis for the Medicare Fee Schedule (MFS) in 1992, CPT coding policies and policy changes have been influenced not only by medical necessity and customary practice, but also inc...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Bean JR

更新日期：2002-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Establishing the neurological localization doctrine for the contralateral hemispheric control of motor functions in the second half of the 19th century, researchers faced the challenge of recognizing false localizing signs, in particular paradoxical or ipsilateral hemiparesis (IH). Despite tremendous progress...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Carrasco-Moro R,Castro-Dufourny I,Martínez-San Millán JS,Cabañes-Martínez L,Pascual JM

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute ischemic stroke is now considered a neurological emergency for which there are new therapies. Neurosurgeons and neurologists need to remain apprised of advances in this field. The authors discuss approved and emerging therapies for patients suffering from acute ischemic stroke, based on a review of recent public...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Kindler DD,Lopez GA,Worrall BB,Johnston KC

更新日期：2000-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemivertebrae are a common cause of congenital scoliosis. Depending on their location and the magnitude of the resultant deformity, they may be asymptomatic or require treatment. In the past, treatment has focused on prevention of deformity progression in growing children. Little has been written about congenital scol...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Polly DW Jr,Rosner MK,Monacci W,Moquin RR

更新日期：2003-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The aim of this study was to investigate the diagnostic potential of the inflammatory markers interleukin-6 (IL-6), total leukocyte count (TLC), and protein in the CSF and IL-6, C-reactive protein, and white blood cell count in the serum for the early diagnosis of ventriculitis in patients with traumatic brai...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Lenski M,Biczok A,Neufischer K,Tonn JC,Briegel J,Thon N

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The surgical management of compressive cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) can be challenging. Traditionally, approach indications for decompression of cervical spondylotic myelopathy have been used. However, the postoperative complication profile after cervical OPLL decompression is un...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Cardoso MJ,Koski TR,Ganju A,Liu JC

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00