Operative treatment of spondylodiscitis--what is the most effective approach?

abstract：:Three patients suffering from hematogenous destructive spondylodiscitis were treated with one-session spondylectomy, bone graft-fusion and halo-device stabilization. A stable osseous fusion was achieved after three months with additional antibiotic therapy. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Brenner A,Donkersloot P

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We previously introduced a novel noninvasive technique of intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring in children with open fontanelles. Within this study, we describe the first clinical implementation and results of this new technique in management of children with hydrocephalus caused by intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH)...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Behmanesh B,Gessler F,Dubinski D,Quick-Weller J,Cattani A,Schubert-Bast S,Seifert V,Konczalla J,Freiman TM

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study reviewed the surgical management of cirsoid aneurysms of the scalp, which are rarely encountered in the neurosurgical practice, and compares the results with embolization. 21 patients with cirsoid aneurysm underwent surgery. There were 1 female and 20 male patients. Trauma was present in four patients. Sele...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Gurkanlar D,Gonul M,Solmaz I,Gonul E

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multimodally evoked potentials were registered in 85 patients who fulfilled the criteria for brain death. While somatosensory and visual evoked potentials have been found to be of limited value for the diagnosis of brain death, the stepwise abolition of brain stem auditory evoked potentials (BAEP) confirmed brain deat...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Firsching R,Frowein RA,Wilhelms S,Buchholz F

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traumatic bifrontal contusions (TBC) form a recognised clinical entity among patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). This study aims to systematically review current literature on demographics, management, and predictors of outcomes of patients with TBC. A multi-database literature search (PubMed, Cochrane, OVID M...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Van de Zande N,Manivannan S,Sharouf F,Shastin D,Abdulla M,Chumas PD,Zaben M

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite decades of study, the etiology of brain cancer remains elusive. However, extensive molecular characterization of primary brain tumors has been accomplished, outlining recurrent features that are proving useful for devising targeted therapies. There are far too few patients available for comparing the efficacy ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Dinca EB,Voicu RV,Ciurea AV

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the last decade, operative decompression of cord and cauda, internal fixation with rods, bony fusion and early ambulation, have become more popular in the management of thoracolumbar injuries with neurological deficit. Computer-tomography, CT myelography and peroperative ultrasonography provided direct evidence, th...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Braakman R

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty patients with severe head injury were analysed as to whether they developed a humoral immunodeficiency syndrome. In spite of the fact that 75% developed pyogenic complications all patients showed a polyclonal humoral activation of their immune system with an increase in IgG, IgA, IgM and the complement factors....

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Maerker-Alzer G,Beckmann H,Richard KE,Frowein RA

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eosinophilic granuloma is an uncommon lesion, often self-limiting. A location in the spine is rare; until now, only 35 cases have been reported. MRI is the most effective diagnostic technique, although conventional X-ray can also be useful as a first approach. Therapy consists of immobilization of the patients, surger...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Scarpinati M,Artico M,Artizzu S

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The transformation of sensory information to movement patterns in spinal interneuronal systems is far from just being a stereotyped reflex pattern. Information from the different sensory modalities (skin-, muscle, and joint receptors) is integrated at the interneuronal level and transformed into patterns of coordinate...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Schomburg ED

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric cortical ependymomas (CEs) are rare; the clinical features and optimal treatment remain ill-defined. We aimed to clarify the clinical characteristics and outcome of pediatric CEs based on institutional series and literature review. Thirteen children with CEs from our department were included in the present s...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Wang Q,Cheng J,Zhang S,Li Q,Hui X,Ju Y

更新日期：2020-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：:The early identification and optimized treatment of wound dehiscence are a complex issue, with implications on the patient's clinical and psychological postoperative recovery and on healthcare system costs. The most widely accepted treatment is surgical debridement (also called "wash out"), performed in theater under ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Di Rienzo A,Colasanti R,Liverotti V,Benigni R,Paracino R,Bizzocchi G,Scerrati M,Iacoangeli M

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Case reports and postmortem neuropathological findings of a wide spectrum of diseases affecting the vertebral arteries, in particular vasculitis, traumatic lesions, degenerative changes and congenital abnormalities, are discussed. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Busch H,Bohl J,Mattern R,Meyermann R

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although abundant in nature, fungi are infrequently pathogenic in humans. CNS fungal infections in non-immunocompromised individuals are uncommon. We discuss here the case of an otherwise healthy black woman with an isolated mass of the cerebellopontine angle identified as Blastomyces dermatitidis, successfully treate...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Wylen EL,Nanda A

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraoperative monitoring systems that utilize various evoked potentials for the detection and/or preservation of cranial nerves have become increasingly common due to recent technical and commercial developments, particularly during skull base surgeries. We established a novel system for the intraoperative monitoring...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Sakata K,Suematsu K,Takeshige N,Nagata Y,Orito K,Miyagi N,Sakai N,Koseki T,Morioka M

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Superficial temporal artery-middle cerebral artery (STA-MCA) anastomosis is a safe and effective treatment for moyamoya disease, although recent evidence suggests its substantial risk for symptomatic cerebral hyperperfusion. The diagnostic value of single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) for postoperative h...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Kohama M,Fujimura M,Mugikura S,Tominaga T

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CSF hydrocele as a complication of migration or extrusion of the peritoneal end of the V-P shunt has rarely been reported. Here the case of a 6 month old infant, born at 28 weeks gestational age, is reported. The baby was noted to have scrotal swelling, exacerbated by crying, two months after insertion of ventriculope...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Ammar A,Ibrahim AW,Nasser M,Rashid M

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-four adult acromegalic patients carrying growth hormone-producing pituitary macroadenomas were investigated with neuroradiological and endocrinological techniques. Plasma growth hormone and somatomedin-C levels were repeatedly measured before surgical removal of tumors and during the follow-up period. Twenty-fiv...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Rieger A,Rainov NG,Ebel H,Sanchin L,Shibib K,Helfrich C,Hoffmann O,Burkert W

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although several studies have suggested that aneurysmal wall inflammation and laminar thrombus are associated with the rupture of saccular aneurysms, the mechanisms leading to the rupture remain obscure. We performed full exposure of aneurysms before clip application and attempted to keep the fibrin cap on the rupture...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Hokari M,Nakayama N,Nishihara H,Houkin K

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Direct electrical stimulation (DES) of the optic radiation (OR) during an awake tumor resection has been repeatedly reported. In all cases, visual function monitoring was performed in patients with open eyes which were looking at a picture. We report a new modification of the standard method, OR stimulation in patient...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Steňo A,Hollý V,Fabian M,Kuniak M,Timárová G,Steňo J

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) may change the cerebral hemodynamics. The purpose of this study was to detect the effects of ionizing radiation (IR) on tissues surrounding AVM in a rat caroticojugular fistula model. Forty rats were divided into four groups. Eight weeks after caroticojugular fistulas and chronic hypop...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Mut M,Oge K,Zorlu F,Undeğer U,Erdem S,Ozcan OE

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 63 cases of clinical definite or suspected MS we compared the results of CSF analysis, VEP, BAEP, CT scanning without and after double dose contrast, in 17 cases also those of MRT. We found that CSF analysis had the highest rate of abnormal findings, followed by MRT. VEP and CT with double dose contrast showed simi...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Weitze C,Hertel G,Brittner W

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gamma knife radiosurgery (GKRS) has emerged as a possible treatment option for metastasis brain tumor (MBTs) originated from breast cancer. However, the intermediate or long-term outcome of GKRS on MBTs originated from breast carcinoma is not well defined. The outcome of GKRS on MBTs derived from breast carcinoma was ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Bir SC,Bollam P,Nanda A

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During surgeries in the upper cerebellopontine angle (CPA), the superior petrosal veins (SPVs) often act as obstacles; and their sectioning sometimes causes serious complications. In this study, we introduced a classification system for the SPVs wherein their tributaries were classified into four groups on the basis o...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Matsushima T,Kawashima M,Inoue K,Matsushima K

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to evaluate whether bypass of the external carotid artery (ECA) to the middle cerebral artery (MCA) can be established by a short saphenous vein graft in order to increase the anastomosis patency. The method was performed to ten adult cadaver sides. We described a modified technique for bypass of the ECA to t...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Cengiz SL,Ozturk K,Cicekcibasi AE,Salbacak A,Ustun ME

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to determine the clinical presentation, the multimodal interdisciplinary treatment strategies and outcome of posterior fossa arterio-venous malformations (AVMs) in our neurovascular centre. Fifty-three patients with a posterior fossa AVM were seen between 1998 and 2012 and analysed retrospectiv...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Stein KP,Wanke I,Schlamann M,Dammann P,Moldovan AS,Zhu Y,Sure U,Sandalcioglu IE

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe 3 cases of cerebral pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma, one of which has an unusual neuroradiological appearance, and review the clinical and prognostic features of the 96 cases reported in the literature. Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma is a neuroectodermal tumor that affects young patients, in a superf...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Cervoni L,Salvati M,Santoro A,Celli P

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cavernous hemangiomas are the most frequently found primary tumors in the orbital region. They normally appear in adults. Diagnostic features in the majority of cases include protrusio bulbi and orbital enlargement. B-Scan and computed tomography/MRI are the prime diagnostic aids. We recommend surgical removal of thes...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Herter T,Bennefeld H,Brandt M

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of posterior cranial fossa meningioma [PCFM] is challenging and many neurosurgeons advise gamma knife radiosurgery [GKRS] as a modality for its upfront or adjuvant treatment. Due to the varying radiosurgical response based on lesion location, tumor biology, and radiation dosage, we performed a pioneer a...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Jumah F,Narayan V,Samara A,Quinoa TR,Dossani RH,Gupta G,Nanda A

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The spinal nerve can be pinched between the transverse process of the fifth lumbar vertebra and the sacral ala. The patients are divided into two types: elderly persons with degenerative scoliosis and somewhat younger adults with isthmic spondylolisthesis. For the first time, we describe extraforaminal impingement of ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Weber J,Ernestus RI

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00