Solid cerebral echinococcosis mimicking a primary brain tumor.

abstract：:Recently, a bioactive glass ceramic (BGC) has been developed for use as intervertebral cages for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). However, the effectiveness and safety of BGC cages remain to be evaluated. We completed a retrospective comparison of the radiological and clinical outcomes of 36 patients (5...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Kim HC,Oh JK,Kim DS,Roh JS,Kim TW,An SB,Jeon HS,Shin DA,Yi S,Kim KN,Yoon DH,Ha Y

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present 78 patients with spinal cord injuries. Operation is not indicated in cord contusion, extended bleeding into the spinal canal or severe fracture dislocation. However, it would seem advisable to operate on patients with vertebral fractures, particularly at the lower thoracic and lumbar levels, if intraspinal ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Köning W,Frowein RA,Thun F,Stammler A

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traumatic brain injury is a major problem worldwide. Our objective is to synthesize available evidence in the literature concerning the effectiveness of neuroprotective drugs (cerebrolysin, citicoline, and piracetam) on Glasgow outcome score (GOS), cognitive performance, and survival in traumatic brain injury patients...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： El Sayed I,Zaki A,Fayed AM,Shehata GM,Abdelmonem S

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Homocysteine (tHcy) has been hardly studied among patients with head injury. This study was to evaluate whether there is any independent impact of tHcy levels on neurological outcome following head injury in a multivariate model. Patients admitted within 24 h of injury were included in the study, along with 20 age- an...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Dhandapani S,Bajaj A,Gendle C,Saini I,Kaur I,Chaudhary I,Jasandeep,Kaur J,Kalyan G,Dhandapani M,Gupta SK

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to study the acute phase effects of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-MgCl2 on experimental spinal cord clip compression injury. Spinal cord clip compression injury was performed on 36 albino Wistar rats. The rats were divided into five groups. T4-T8 total laminectomy was performed on all rats...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Cakir E,Baykal S,Karahan SC,Kuzeyli K,Uydu H

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical approaches for medically refractory mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE) that previously have been reported include anterior temporal lobectomy (ATL), transcortical selective amygdalohippocampectomy, transsylvian amygdalohippocampectomy, and subtemporal amygdalohippocampectomy. Each approach has its advantage...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Yang PF,Zhang HJ,Pei JS,Lin Q,Mei Z,Chen ZQ,Jia YZ,Zhong ZH,Zheng ZY

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：: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：:The pattern of hormone secretion by human pituitary tumours in cell or explant culture has been shown to be of value in establishing the nature of the tissue. There was complete agreement between the diagnosis reached by conventional immunocytochemical techniques and by examining the secretion of hormones in culture. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Adams EF,Mashiter K

更新日期：1985-01-01 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：:Although a familial tendency to develop brain tumors in the absence of well-recognized hereditary disorders is an important issue, it has been rarely reported. Studies of the familial occurrence of gliomas have yielded conflicting results. This phenomenon may be imputable to chance or environmental or hereditary facto...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Caroli E,Salvati M,Peruzzi P,Frati A,Giangaspero F

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute intracranial subdural hematoma (ASDH) is commonly associated with a grave prognosis citing a high incidence of morbidity and mortality. The parameters to decide on surgical evacuation of the hematoma are sometimes controversial. In this study, we theorized that the ratio between maximal hematoma thickness and mi...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Moussa WMM,Khedr WM,Elwany AH

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The optimal management of cranioplasty infections remains a matter of debate. Most authors have suggested that the infected bone/implant removal is mandatory, combined with prolonged antibiotic therapy before reconstruction. However, failures can occur, even with 12-18-month intervals between the surgeries. Longer wai...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Di Rienzo A,Colasanti R,Gladi M,Dobran M,Della Costanza M,Capece M,Veccia S,Iacoangeli M

更新日期：2020-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：:A primary xanthomatous tumor is very rare in the central nervous system (CNS). Here we report the case of a fibroxanthoma arising from the dura mater of the cerebrum that demonstrated no systemic disease or metabolic abnormalities. A 19-month-old, otherwise healthy boy was found to have an enlarged head. Magnetic reso...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Miyazono M,Nishio S,Morioka T,Hamada Y,Fukui M,Yanai S

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Receptors for neurotransmitters and drugs are now well characterized at the molecular level. Thanks to the development of numerous radiolabeled molecules and to the use of autoradiography it is possible to study the characteristics and distribution of these receptors with the anatomical resolution of the microscope. W...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Palacios JM,Chinaglia G,Probst A

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute management of deep-seated hematomas remains controversial. Since patients with these hematoma later tend to develop severe edema and necrosis around the lesion, when surgery is indicated it should be done as early as possible. The purpose of this study was to compare whether early surgical removal and conservati...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Kurtsoy A,Oktem IS,Koc RK,Menku A,Akdemir H,Tucer B

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracranial aneurysms usually occur at arterial bifurcations. However, in middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysms, we often find that the aneurysmal neck does not necessarily exist just on the arterial bifurcation. In this study, we have evaluated the relation among aneurysmal neck, parent artery, and daughter arterie...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Sadatomo T,Yuki K,Migita K,Taniguchi E,Kodama Y,Kurisu K

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The endoscope has become an essential tool for transsphenoidal pituitary surgeries because of the panoramic view and the ability to visualize structures beyond the direct line of vision. However, the regular dedicated instruments for these surgeries sometimes do not reach the areas visualized by an angled endoscope, a...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Kawamata T,Amano K,Hori T

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stroke therapy has been revolutionized in the past two decades with the widespread implementation of chemical thrombolysis for acute stroke. However, chemical thrombolysis continues to be limited in its efficacy secondary to relatively short time windows and a high associated risk of hemorrhage. In an attempt to minim...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Ansari S,Rahman M,McConnell DJ,Waters MF,Hoh BL,Mocco J

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical resections of meningiomas, the most common intracranial tumor in adults, can only be curative if radical resection is achieved. Potentially, the extent of resection could be improved, especially in complex and/or high-grade meningiomas by fluorescence-guided surgery using 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA), indocy...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Dijkstra BM,Jeltema HJR,Kruijff S,Groen RJM

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patients with a giant fusiform aneurysm of the left inferior trunkus of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) is presented. The size of the aneurysm was 5 cm at its largest diameter. Retrograde flow was well developed. After the application of temporary clips the aneurysm was excised and microsurgical reconstructions wer...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Ceylan S,Karakuş A,Duru S,Baykal S,Ilbay K

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1986 and 1988 100 patients in whom MRI had been used to diagnose prolapses of lumbar intervertebral discs were admitted to the neurosurgical department of the Munich Technical University. MRI proved to be a valuable diagnostic technique, even if one has to concede certain limitations to the usefulness of the r...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Trappe AE,Frank AM,Weinzierl FX,Obletter N

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The endoscopic transsphenoidal approach has been reported in the literature as a useful tool to treat sellar and parasellar lesions. The endoscope permits a panoramic view instead of the narrow microscopic view, and it allows the inspection and removal of the lesions of sellar, parasellar, and suprasellar compartments...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Ceylan S,Koc K,Anik I

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This retrospective study included eight consecutive cases with C2 vertebral body neoplastic lesions. The anterior retropharyngeal approach was used to remove the lesions and decompress the spinal cord. Spinal stabilization with occipitocervical plating in a second-stage operation makes the treatment more tolerable for...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Colak A,Kutlay M,Kibici K,Demircan MN,Akin ON

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Overcoming the metabolic restrictions of hypoxia may allow the progression of lower-grade tumors to glioblastoma multiforme. Our findings of up-regulation of HIF-1alpha and its downstream targets VEGF, GLUT-1, and CAIX in higher-grade gliomas support this hypothesis. We compared the gene expression profiles of the U-2...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Ragel BT,Couldwell WT,Gillespie DL,Jensen RL

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many immune responses are controlled by genes of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC). In humans these include the loci encoding the HLA-A, -B, -C, -DR, -DQ, and -DP antigens, and many diseases have been linked with these. However, little information is available about any connection between malignant tumors and...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Nitta T,Ebato M,Sato K

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical access to deep intracranial lesions causing the least amount of iatrogenic trauma to the surrounding brain tissue remains a challenging task. In this article, we evaluate the use of a set of sequential tubes that dilate and provide retraction of the overlying brain tissue acting as a surgical corridor for dee...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Almenawer SA,Crevier L,Murty N,Kassam A,Reddy K

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 22-year-old woman presented with acute onset of headache and vomiting. Computed tomography (CT) demonstrated hydrocephalus and a huge midline mass with heterogeneous density involving both lateral ventricles. A small amount of hematoma was detected at the bottom of the left trigone. On magnetic resonance imaging (MR...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Jamshidi J,Izumoto S,Yoshimine T,Maruno M

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radical excision of meningioma is suggested to provide for the best tumor control rates. However, aggressive surgery for meningiomas located at the posterior cranial fossa may lead to elevated postoperative morbidity of adjacent cranial nerves which in turn worsens patients' postoperative quality of life. Therefore, w...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Schneider M,Schuss P,Güresir Á,Borger V,Vatter H,Güresir E

更新日期：2020-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Long-term patency of superficial temporal artery to middle cerebral artery (STA-MCA) bypass surgery for atherosclerotic disease and associated risk factors for loss of patency have rarely been discussed. We retrospectively analyzed long-term patency following STA-MCA bypass and evaluated various demographic and clinic...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Matano F,Murai Y,Tateyama K,Tamaki T,Mizunari T,Matsukawa H,Teramoto A,Morita A

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00