Abstract:
:The extracranial vasculature is subject to a vast array of disease processes including atherosclerosis, dissection, inflammation, and mechanical compression. Our current understanding of the pathogenesis of these diseases is discussed.
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Neurosurg Clin N Amjournal_title
Neurosurgery clinics of North Americaauthors
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2000-04-01 00:00:00pages
197-204issue
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1042-3680issn
1558-1349journal_volume
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杂志文章,评审abstract::Intrathecal drug delivery represents an advanced modality for refractory chronic pain patients as well as intractable spasticity. This article reviews the advantages and indications for intrathecal therapy, as well as recommendations for proper patient selection using a multidisciplinary team to provide a global asses...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2014.06.006
更新日期:2014-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Cranioplasty following craniectomy for trauma is a common, safe neurosurgical procedure that restores the natural cosmesis and protective barrier of the skull and may be instrumental in normalizing cerebrospinal fluid dynamics after decompressive surgery. Understanding the factors influencing patient selection and tim...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2016.11.008
更新日期:2017-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. With the aging population, increased use of anticoagulants, and changing racial and ethnic landscape of the United States, the incidence of ICH will increase over the next decade. Improvements in preventative strategies to treat hyperten...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2013.03.002
更新日期:2013-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::The pineal gland has been studied through philosophy and science for thousands of years. Its role in human physiology was not well understood until the scientific community first started to report on pineal pathology in the eighteenth century. Throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, reports on pineal tumors...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 历史文章,杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2011.04.001
更新日期:2011-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Percutaneous vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty provide minimally invasive options for the management of osteoporotic and osteolytic vertebral compression fractures. These techniques provide substantial pain relief and support without requiring long periods of recumbency, and have an acceptable complication rate. Vertebra...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2006.06.005
更新日期:2006-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Central neurocytoma (CN) is a well-differentiated tumor of neural cells occurring within the ventricles. It is composed of monomorphic cells with round, regular nuclei within clear cytoplasm and must be distinguished from other clear cell tumors. Immunohistochemical markers of CN that aid in diagnosis include synaptop...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2014.09.001
更新日期:2015-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The early surgical treatment of abnormalities that are encountered in the pediatric population that affect the craniocervical junction and the upper cervical spine was by way of a posterior route. The advances in neurodiagnostic imaging and microsurgical instrumentation have been coupled with the improved understandin...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2007.04.006
更新日期:2007-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::The basic premises of thermographic analysis for low back problems are that variations in skin temperature signify certain and specific underlying disease processes. The newer technologic advances for monitoring skin temperature raise the questions of whether thermography is an adequate substitute for invasive diagnos...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1991-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Whenever possible, maximal safe resection is the first intervention for management of glioblastoma. Resection offers tissue for diagnosis, decompression of the brain, cytoreduction, and has been associated with prolonged survival in numerous retrospective studies. In this review, we provide a critical overview of the ...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2020.08.002
更新日期:2021-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Chondrosarcomas are indolent but invasive chondroid malignancies that can form in the skull base. Standard management of chondrosarcoma involves surgical resection and adjuvant radiation therapy. This review evaluates evidence from the literature to assess the importance of the surgical approach and extent of resectio...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2012.08.002
更新日期:2013-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Recently, endoscopic intraventricular surgery has been performed successfully in several clinical series. Although the therapeutic results must be compared with conventional surgery, neuroendoscopy seems to be a safe surgical technique when performed by surgeons with appropriate experience and refined endoscopic tools...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s1042-3680(03)00063-9
更新日期:2003-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Lateral anterior column release (ACR) is a powerful extension of the minimally invasive lateral lumbar interbody fusion procedure that incorporates division of the anterior longitudinal ligament to allow manipulation of the anterior and middle spinal columns. The resulting surgical control permits restoration of signi...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2018.03.008
更新日期:2018-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Offering real-time, high-resolution images via intraoperative ultrasound is advantageous for a variety of peripheral nerve applications. To highlight the advantages of ultrasound, its extraoperative uses are reviewed. The current intraoperative uses, including nerve localization, real-time evaluation of peripheral ner...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2017.05.013
更新日期:2017-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::We provide a history and overview of the network approach to epilepsy surgery. Models of the epileptogenic zone (EZ) have evolved considerably over the years with more recent models accounting for the connectivity and network properties of epileptic foci. Next, we describe several examples of network phenotypes of foc...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2020.03.011
更新日期:2020-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Our present treatment strategy for treating pineal region tumors is shown in Figure 5. We believe that stereotactic biopsy should be the first procedure in pineal region tumors so that a histologic diagnosis can be obtained. Based on the biopsy findings, the appropriate subsequent therapy, whether microsurgery, fracti...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1992-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Temporal lobe epilepsy is not a single clinicopathologic entity but a group of syndromes requiring different surgical solutions. Anatomic resections planned for the treatment of these syndromes are aimed at pathologic substrates minimizing ablation of normal tissue. Most of these procedures involve mesial and lateral ...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1993-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Widespread adoption of electronic medical records (EMRs) in the United States is transforming the practice of medicine from a paper-based cottage industry into an integrated health care delivery system. Most physicians and institutions view the widespread use of EMRs to be inevitable. But the transformation has not be...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2014.11.018
更新日期:2015-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::This article describes details of the application of computer modeling of cerebral blood circulation. A brief review of the different computer modeling techniques and the current models used today for predicting surgical options for bypass surgery are presented. The use of phase contrast MR for estimating intracranial...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2001-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Clival, petroclival, and foramen magnum meningiomas are challenging lesions to manage independently of the selected surgical approach. The expanded endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) provided a safe alternative on the armamentarium of skull base approaches. There is a paucity of literature regarding endoscopic manage...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2015.03.006
更新日期:2015-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Spinopelvic fixation techniques are evolving and now seem to be converging. Good S1 pedicle fixation is the initial key anchor point. The tricortical technique tests out as the best. Supplemental fixation options are available. The most efficacious seems to be iliac fixation, followed by two-level structural interbody...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2007.02.009
更新日期:2007-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Invasive electroencephalography via subdural implanted electrodes is essential for the identification and localization of the epileptogenic focus in a large percentage of cases of medically refractory epilepsy. The implantation of subdural electrodes constitutes a widely used method for the preoperative investigation ...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2011.07.009
更新日期:2011-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::The anatomy of the peripheral nervous system is presented, with special emphasis on the connective tissue sheaths and their relationship to the nerves' blood supply. The microanatomy of nerve fibers is also presented, with a focus on pathologic changes caused by compression and ischemic injuries. The article highlight...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1991-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::For nearly a century, neurosurgeons have been involved in the use of therapeutic radiation. Long before there was a separate discipline of radiology or radiation therapy, pioneers such as Cushing and Frasier explored the effects of X-rays and radium on patients with brain tumors and arteriovenous malformations. This i...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 历史文章,杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2001-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Advances in imaging have made possible confident diagnosis of infiltrative pontine gliomas without biopsy. When the diagnosis is in doubt, stereotactic biopsy is the procedure of choice. Surgical intervention is restricted to tumors with a dorsally exophytic component and other rare circumstances. ...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1993-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Spinal laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) appears to be a promising novel modality for treatment of epidural metastatic spine disease in patients who are poor candidates for larger-scale oncologic spinal surgery and can act synergetically with spinal stereotactic radiosurgery to maximize local control and palli...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2017.05.006
更新日期:2017-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Diffusion tensor magnetic resonance imaging (DTI) is a relatively new technology that is popular for imaging the white matter of the brain. This article provides a basic and broad overview of DTI to enable the reader to develop an intuitive understanding of these types of data, and an awareness of their strengths and ...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 历史文章,杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2010.12.004
更新日期:2011-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Chronic deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a promising technique for the treatment of movement disorders. Thalamic stimulation is now an established surgical procedure for parkinsonian and essential tremor. Pallidal and subthalamic stimulation are under active investigation as treatments for Parkinson's disease. Although...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1998-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Pituitary tumors manifest with a variety of unique localizing signs and symptoms that neurosurgeons and neuro-ophthalmologists must readily identify. Visual disturbances may be the presenting complaint. Loss of central visual acuity, visual field deficits, and mechanisms of diplopia are discussed with case examples us...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1999-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::In this review, we focus on novel surgical techniques and spinal arthroplasty systems inactive development. First, we discuss systems that allow for minimally invasive approaches to the lumbar disc space: (1) lateral approaches, (2) posterior approaches,and (3) oblique approaches. These techniques offer the potential ...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2005.08.001
更新日期:2005-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Endovascular management has become the treatment of choice for carotid-cavernous fistulas regardless of the fistula type. The endovascular method offers numerous options that render it capable of treating each fistula type by choosing an adequate technique. This advantage along with the advancement in the field has le...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2014.04.011
更新日期:2014-07-01 00:00:00