Current neurosurgical management of glossopharyngeal neuralgia and technical nuances for microvascular decompression surgery.

abstract：:Brain arteriovenous malformations (BAVMs) are an important cause of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) in young adults. Biological predictors of future ICH risk are lacking, and controversy exists over previous studies of natural history risk among predominantly ruptured BAVM cohorts. Recent studies have suggested that th...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Achrol AS,Guzman R,Varga M,Adler JR,Steinberg GK,Chang SD

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe a surgical technique for the correction of symptomatic degenerative lumbar scoliosis. Using a single, unilateral, interbody cage placed on the concave side of the coronal deformity, combined with a dorsal decompression and instrumented posterolateral fusion, this technique has resulted in excellen...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Heary RF,Karimi RJ

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:A more comprehensive understanding of the epigenetic abnormalities associated with meningioma tumorigenesis, growth, and invasion may provide useful targets for molecular classification and development of targeted therapies for meningiomas. METHODS:The authors performed a review of the current literature to ide...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： He S,Pham MH,Pease M,Zada G,Giannotta SL,Wang K,Mack WJ

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The goal of this paper is to elucidate the clinical presentation of tethered cord syndrome (TCS) following repair of a myelomeningocele. METHODS:Approximately 10 to 30% of children will develop TCS following repair of a myelomeningocele. Because essentially all children with repaired myelomeningocele will have ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Hudgins RJ,Gilreath CL

更新日期：2004-02-15 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：:Spine surgery carries an inherent risk of damage to critical neural structures. Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) is frequently used to improve the safety of spine surgery by providing real-time assessment of neural structures at risk. Evidence-based guidelines for safe and efficacious use of IONM ar...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Lall RR,Lall RR,Hauptman JS,Munoz C,Cybulski GR,Koski T,Ganju A,Fessler RG,Smith ZA

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Tumors of the lateral ventricle can be removed via two major approaches: the transcallosal or the transcortical route. The purpose of this study is to discuss the techniques and outcomes in transcortical surgery of tumors located in the lateral ventricle. METHODS:An experience with 29 consecutive lateral ventri...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Ellenbogen RG

更新日期：2001-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) presenting with epilepsy significantly impacts patient quality of life, and it should be considered very much a seizure disorder. Although hemorrhage prevention is the primary treatment aim of AVM surgery, seizure control should also be at the forefront of therapeutic management. Sever...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Soldozy S,Norat P,Yağmurlu K,Sokolowski JD,Sharifi KA,Tvrdik P,Park MS,Kalani MYS

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stereotactic radiosurgery is commonly used for selected patients with benign cranial base tumors. The goal of radiosurgery is cessation of tumor growth and preservation of neurological function. Over the last 2 decades, the technique of radiosurgery has evolved due to improved imaging, better radiosurgical devices and...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Kondziolka D,Flickinger JC,Lunsford LD

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sacral chordomas are relatively rare, locally invasive, malignant neoplasms. Although metastasis is infrequent at presentation, the prognosis for patients with chordoma of the sacrum is reported to be poor and attributable in most cases to intralesional resection. The value of adjuvant treatment is uncertain, and rese...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Fourney DR,Gokaslan ZL

更新日期：2003-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Complex posterior circulation aneurysms are formidable lesions with an abysmal natural history. Their management continues to present a challenge to both endovascular and open microsurgical approaches. Affording an expansive, combined supra- and infratentorial exposure, the petrosal approaches are well suited for thes...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Gross BA,Tavanaiepour D,Du R,Al-Mefty O,Dunn IF

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE The long-term effects on adjacent-segment pathology after nonfusion dynamic stabilization is unclear, and, in particular, changes at the adjacent facet joints have not been reported in a clinical study. This study aims to compare changes in the adjacent facet joints after lumbar spinal surgery. METHODS Patie...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Lee SE,Jahng TA,Kim HJ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE The accuracy of robot-guided pedicle screw placement has been proven to be high, but little is known about the impact of such guidance on clinical outcomes such as the rate of revision surgeries for screw malposition. In addition, there are very few data about the impact of robot-guided fusion on patient-rep...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Schröder ML,Staartjes VE

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The object of this study was to compare the effects and complications of manual and computer-aided shaping of titanium meshes for repairing large frontotemporoparietal skull defects following traumatic brain injury. METHODS:From March 2005 to June 2011, 161 patients with frontotemporoparietal skull defects were...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Luo J,Liu B,Xie Z,Ding S,Zhuang Z,Lin L,Guo Y,Chen H,Yu X

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to identify clinically relevant predictors of progression-free survival and functional outcomes in patients who underwent surgery for intramedullary spinal cord tumors (ISCTs). METHODS An institutional spinal tumor registry and billing records were reviewed to identify adult p...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Samuel N,Tetreault L,Santaguida C,Nater A,Moayeri N,Massicotte EM,Fehlings MG

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are minimally invasive procedures used to treat persistently symptomatic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). Both interventions usually involve injection of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). The purpose of this technical note was to review the theory and surgical technique for a ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Lam S,Khoo LT

更新日期：2005-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Anterior screw fixation of Type II odontoid fractures provides immediate stabilization of the cervical spine while preserving C1-2 motion. This technique has a high fusion rate, but can be technically challenging. The authors identify key points that should be taken into account to maximize the chance for a favorable ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Mazur MD,Mumert ML,Bisson EF,Schmidt MH

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to review the clinical outcome of patients treated for spinal dural arteriovenous malformations and investigate the presence of pretreatment indicators of outcome after short- and midterm follow-up. The authors retrospectively reviewed the records of 65 consecutive patients treated either surg...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Cenzato M,Debernardi A,Stefini R,D'Aliberti G,Piparo M,Talamonti G,Coppini M,Versari P

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE In this study the authors describe the technical considerations and feasibility of transforaminal discectomy and foraminoplasty for the treatment of lumbar radiculopathy in patients who have herniated discs at the thoracolumbar junction. METHODS After institutional review board approval, charts from 3 consec...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Telfeian AE,Jasper GP,Oyelese AA,Gokaslan ZL

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Bell palsy remains the most common cause of facial paralysis. Unfortunately, this term is often erroneously applied to all cases of facial paralysis. METHODS:The authors performed a retrospective review of data obtained in 11 patients who were treated at a university-based referral practice between July 1988 an...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Marzo SJ,Leonetti JP,Petruzzelli G

更新日期：2002-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Management of disease in patients undergoing neurosurgical treatment for tumors requires balancing the competing risks of hemorrhage and thrombosis. The authors compared the incidence of clinically apparent deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients admitted for treatment of intracrania...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Smith SF,Simpson JM,Sekhon LH

更新日期：2004-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In addition to the rising burden of surgical disease globally, infrastructure and human resources for health remain a great challenge for low- and middle-income countries, especially in Uganda. In this study, the authors aim to explore the trends of neurosurgical care at a regional referral hospital in Uganda...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Abdelgadir J,Elahi C,Corley J,Wall KC,Najjuma JN,Muhindo A,Nickenig Vissoci JR,Haglund MM,Kitya D

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Tumors involving the cervicothoracic junction can have a high propensity for causing instability, with kyphosis and spinal cord compression resulting. Treatment with decompression only can lead to further instability and worsening neurological status. In this article, the authors review their surgical experience...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Le H,Balabhadra R,Park J,Kim D

更新日期：2003-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Cranial injuries were among the earliest neurosurgical problems faced by ancient physicians and surgeons. In this review, the authors trace the development of neurosurgical theory and practice for the treatment of cranial injuries beginning from the earliest ancient evidence available to the collapse of the Greco-Roma...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Kshettry VR,Mindea SA,Batjer HH

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Every neurosurgeon develops his or her own standard approach to common intracranial pathologies in terms of the order in which different stages are performed and which instruments are used to perform individual tasks. The majority of the basic steps in performing a craniotomy are learned through repetition and practic...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Chittiboina P,Connor DE Jr,Nanda A

更新日期：2012-08-01 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：OBJECT:Lamotrigine is an antiepileptic drug that inhibits presynaptic voltage-gated sodium channels and reduces the presynaptic release of glutamate in pathological states. Neuroprotective effects of this drug have already been demonstrated in cerebral ischemia models. The aim of the present study was to determine the ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Tufan K,Oztanir N,Ofluoglu E,Ozogul C,Uzum N,Dursun A,Pasaoglu H,Pasaoglu A

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracranial electroencephalography monitoring of the insula is an important tool in the investigation of the insula in medically intractable epilepsy and has been shown to be safe and reliable. Several methods of placing electrodes for insular coverage have been reported and include open craniotomy as well as stereot...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Desai A,Bekelis K,Darcey TM,Roberts DW

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brain-machine interface (BMI) is the latest solution to a lack of control for paralyzed or prosthetic limbs. In this paper the authors focus on the design of anatomical robotic hands that use BMI as a critical intervention in restorative neurosurgery and they justify the requirement for lower-level neuromusculoskeleta...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Matsuoka Y,Afshar P,Oh M

更新日期：2006-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The goals of this study were to analyze the effect of pallidotomy on parkinsonian tremor and to ascertain whether an association exists between microrecording findings and tremor outcome. Forty-four patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) who had drug-induced dyskinesia, bradykinesia, rigidity, and tremor underwent pos...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Taha JM,Favre J,Baumann TK,Burchiel KJ

更新日期：1997-03-15 00:00:00