Dissecting aneurysms of the bilateral vertebral arteries with subarachnoid hemorrhage: report of three cases.

abstract：:Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is an uncommon cause of facial pain with a relative frequency of 0.2 to 1.3% when compared with trigeminal neuralgia. It is characterized by intermittent, lancinating pain involving the posterior tongue and pharynx, often with radiation to deep ear structures. Since its first description in ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Resnick DK,Jannetta PJ,Bissonnette D,Jho HD,Lanzino G

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In four patients, shunt obstruction was accompanied by severe resting tremor involving principally the head, the jaw, the tongue, and the right upper extremity. Shunt revision resulted in improvement in each patient. Five similar patients have been reported. Although rare, the occurrence of parkinsonian tremor in a pr...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Keane JR

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Respiratory problems occur commonly in association with severe head injury. Seven easily measured parameters for the diagnosis of respiratory insufficiency are outlined. Certain central and peripheral causes of insufficient ventilation are analyzed, including head trauma and drug overdose as central sources and aspira...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Frost EA

更新日期：1977-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of Clinical Problem Solving manuscripts is to present management challenges in an attempt to give practicing neurosurgeons insight into how field leaders address these dilemmas. This illustration is accompanied by a brief review of the literature on the topic. We describe the case of a patient who presente...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Natarajan SK,Siddiqui AH,Hopkins LN,Boulis NM,Levy EI

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH)-secreting pituitary adenomas causing Cushing's disease are often difficult to identify because of their variable locations and their small size. This report presents histological evidence of an ectopic ACTH-secreting adenoma located entirely within the cavernous sinus...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Sanno N,Tahara S,Yoshida Y,Onose H,Wakabayashi I,Teramoto A

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To search for correlations between specific anatomic, geometric, and morphological properties of the trigeminal nerve and the success of radiosurgical treatment and elimination of facial hypesthesia as a complication. METHODS:Forty-six patients with at least 6 months of follow-up after CyberKnife (Accuray, I...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Borchers JD 3rd,Yang HJ,Sakamoto GT,Howes GA,Gupta G,Chang SD,Adler JR Jr

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of symptomatic Rathke's cleft cyst is described. In spite of the intrasellar component and radiological and clinical evidence of involvement of the pituitary gland, the sella turcica was minimally involved. MRI afforded optimal visualization and localization of the intra- and suprasellar components vis-à-vis th...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Wagle VG,Nelson D,Rossi A,Uphoff D

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the advent of more sensitive diagnostic techniques, we are encountering an increasing number of young patients harboring cerebral astrocytoma. The great danger in such patients is that the astrocytoma cells will undergo dedifferentiation to a higher state of malignancy. An essential question is whether the use of...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Morantz RA

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Although arachnoid cysts and intracranial aneurysms are very common lesions, their association in the same patient is rare. We present a case of a middle cerebral artery aneurysm ruptured into an arachnoid cyst. We found only six cases with intracystic hemorrhage reported in the literature. The presence of an...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Zanini MA,Faleiros AT,Rondinelli G,Gabarra RC,Resende LA

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ALTHOUGH FUNCTIONAL SURGERY for movement disorders did not begin in Korea until after the introduction of the stereotactic apparatus in 1958, some surgeons had already begun operating on epileptic patients, psychiatric patients, and patients with pain disorders even before the Korean War broke out in 1950. The Korean ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Hwang SN

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:Two patients with vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia sustained massive fatal subarachnoid hemorrhage from rupture of the basilar artery wall. Hemorrhage from this entity is not widely known to occur during its natural history and may be exacerbated by systemic anticoagulation. CLINICAL PRESENTATIO...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Rabb CH,Barnwell SL

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND IMPORTANCE:Spinal extradural arteriovenous fistula (SEDAVF) with parenchymal drainage (type A) is a rare clinical entity that causes venous congestive myelopathy. Treatment includes endovascular and open microsurgical interventions. We reviewed the clinical records of patients treated for a type A SEDAVF...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Niizuma K,Endo T,Sato K,Takada S,Sugawara T,Mikawa S,Tominaga T

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A silicone, dual cuffed catheter designed for the control of nasal hemorrhage was used for rectal sphincter pressure monitoring. Patients with lipomyelomeningocele and tethered spinal cord were monitored during their operative procedures to aid in distinguishing sacral nerve roots from other tissues. Stimulation of sa...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Hellbusch LC,Nihsen BJ

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infection is a significant cause of morbidity with cranioplasty procedures. However, few studies have investigated the effect of specific surgical practices on cranioplasty infection. OBJECTIVE:To analyze the literature on the effect of early surgery (within 3 months of craniectomy), implant material, and m...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Yadla S,Campbell PG,Chitale R,Maltenfort MG,Jabbour P,Sharan AD

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether low-grade gliomas contain functional cortical activity more often than high-grade gliomas within radiologically defined abnormal tissue. METHODS:Patients with intra-axial cerebral lesions located in the vicinity of eloquent brain cortex preoperatively underwent magnetic source imaging. A...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Schiffbauer H,Ferrari P,Rowley HA,Berger MS,Roberts TP

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Long-term remission rates from endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for acromegaly and their relationship to prognostic indicators of disease aggressiveness are not well documented. OBJECTIVE:To investigate long-term remission rates in patients with acromegaly after endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery, and cor...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Babu H,Ortega A,Nuno M,Dehghan A,Schweitzer A,Bonert HV,Carmichael JD,Cooper O,Melmed S,Mamelak AN

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Awake craniotomy with intraoperative electric stimulation is a reliable method for extensive removal of low-grade gliomas while preserving the functional integrity of eloquent surrounding brain structures. Although fully awake procedures have been proposed, asleep-awake-asleep remains the standard technique....

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Zemmoura I,Fournier E,El-Hage W,Jolly V,Destrieux C,Velut S

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of this study were to evaluate the use of brain stem auditory evoked potentials (BAEPs) in 10 adult patients with vascular disorders of the posterior circulation that were treated surgically and to compare the BAEPs with the neurological findings. The vascular lesions included basilar artery stenosis in...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Little JR,Lesser RP,Lueders H,Furlan AJ

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND IMPORTANCE:Formation of cerebral de novo aneurysms (CDNAs) is rare, and the pathogenesis remains obscure. We analyzed factors involved in formation of CDNAs and suggest guidelines for follow-up of patients. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:We retrospectively reviewed intracranial aneurysms at our institute and pub...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Rahmah NN,Horiuchi T,Kusano Y,Sasaki T,Hongo K

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although transarterial regional hypothermia is an attractive alternative to general hypothermia, its efficacy and underlying mechanisms remain unclear. OBJECTIVE:To confirm transarterial regional hypothermia therapeutic effects on ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury and to elucidate the mechanisms responsible...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kurisu K,Abumiya T,Nakamura H,Shimbo D,Shichinohe H,Nakayama N,Kazumata K,Shimizu H,Houkin K

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten patients with giant intradural spinal arteriovenous fistulas (perimedullary Types II and III) were treated with embolization alone (three patients) or in combination with surgery (seven patients). Their ages at the time of treatment ranged from 2 to 40 years, with a mean of 19.5 years. The indications for treatmen...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Halbach VV,Higashida RT,Dowd CF,Fraser KW,Edwards MS,Barnwell SL

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Estimation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) outflow resistance (Ro) using a bolus injection method was carried out under normal conditions and in a state of artificially increased elastance produced by saline loading into the CSF space. These values of Ro were compared with Ro estimated by the steady state infusion method...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Takizawa H,Gabra-Sanders T,Miller JD

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:We report the first example of an anaplastic meningioma arising from an intracranial arachnoid cyst and discuss the diagnostic challenges of this case, including the useful role of genetic markers. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:A 72-year-old man presented with transient episodes of expressive dysphasi...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Lwu S,Starreveld YP,Branson J,Perry A

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report our experience in treatment of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) using a new liquid embolic agent, Onyx (Micro Therapeutics, Inc., Irvine, CA). METHODS:Between January 1998 and May 1999, 23 patients (8 men and 15 women) were treated. The patients' average age was 40 years, with seizure being the m...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Jahan R,Murayama Y,Gobin YP,Duckwiler GR,Vinters HV,Viñuela F

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of hemangioma calcificans in the 4th ventricle is reported. Skull x-ray films demonstrated a dense calcification in the posterior fossa. Computed tomography disclosed a hyperdense mass in the 4th ventricle. The clinical picture was of increased intracranial pressure due to obstructive hydrocephalus. An hemangio...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kobayashi H,Kawano H,Ito H,Hayashi M,Yamamoto S

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of tumoral calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease involving the upper cervical spine is reported. It presented clinically, radiographically, and by preliminary intraoperative pathological evaluation as a possible malignant soft tissue tumor. An aggressive resection of the lesion was performe...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Shaffrey CI,Munoz EL,Sutton CL,Alston SR,Shaffrey ME,Laws ER Jr

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traditionally, neurosurgeons have responded to calls to treat new patients or address emergent, acute neurosurgical pathology in the hospitals they staff as part of their duty to the medical profession and community. Due to increasing financial pressures placed upon neurosurgical practice from hospitals and regulatory...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Babu MA,Stroink AR,Timmons SD,Orrico KO,Prall JA

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The diagnosis of isolated central nervous system angiitis often requires both cerebral angiography and biopsy for diagnosis. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:We present a case of gliomatosis cerebri with demonstrated angiographic changes suggestive of a central nervous system vasculitis. INTERVENTION:A 47-year-old wom...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Maramattom BV,Giannini C,Manno EM,Wijdicks EF,Campeau NG

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intimal proliferation is thought to be initiated by the migration and proliferation of smooth muscle cells after endothelial damage. These changes may be induced, in part, by mitogenic growth factors such as insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1). This study was designed to investigate the role of locally synthesized IG...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kasuya H,Weir BK,Shen YJ,Tredget EE,Ghahary A

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two case reports of compression of the cervical spinal cord associated with silicone-coated Dacron dural grafts are presented. In both cases, the cervical spinal cord was distorted and compressed by an intense tissue reaction that encapsulated the synthetic graft. At least two factors are thought to play a role in pre...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Gomez H,Little JR

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00