Case report of meningoencephalitis during a concomitant mumps and parvovirus B19 infection.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:External ventricular drain (EVD) placement is a common neurosurgical procedure performed in both the intensive care unit (ICU) and operating room (OR). The optimal setting for EVD placement in regard to safety and accuracy of placement is poorly defined. METHODS:A retrospective chart review was performed on ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Foreman PM,Hendrix P,Griessenauer CJ,Schmalz PG,Harrigan MR

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-six parkinsonian patients were selected by age of onset of over 70 and a minimum of five years duration of illness. The mean age of onset was 73.5 years and 30 patients were still alive after a mean of 7.2 years. We found that late onset Parkinson's disease has a relatively benign course with more "axial sympto...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Petit H,Vermersch P,Pasquier F

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Advances in endovascular treatment (EVT) have greatly improved the treatment outcomes of paraclinoid aneurysms. However, EVT had the shortcoming of durability and thromboembolic complications. As well, surgical treatment of paraclinoid aneurysms is still challenging due to the complexity of adjacent structure...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Oh SY,Lee KS,Kim BS,Shin YS

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gangliocytoma of the sellar region are extremely rare and often coexist with pituitary adenoma. Aim of this review is to collect all the cases reported in literature and to summarize the most recent literature evidences on the subject. A systematic review was performed through PubMed searching for articles describing ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Cossu G,Daniel RT,Messerer M

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:As the ageing population continues to grow, the incidence of osteoporosis continues to rise. Patients with osteoporosis are often managed pharmacologically. It is unclear the impact of these medications on osteoporotic patients requiring lumbar interbody fusion, and whether differences exist with respect to p...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Soldozy S,Sarathy D,Skaff A,Montgomery SR Jr,Young S,Desai B,Sokolowski JD,Buchholz AL,Shaffrey ME,Syed HR

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the clinical outcomes of patients with massive lumbar disc disease undergoing percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy and minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion at a single clinic. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From January 2008 to January 2014, 360 consecutive patients with massive l...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Liu C,Zhou Y

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We prospectively investigated the relationship between diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), dynamic susceptibility perfusion (DSP) MRI metrics and grade, subtype and Ki-67 labelling index of meningiomas. MATERIALS AND ΜETHODS: Thirty-nine patients operated for meningioma were included in the study. DTI and DSP were ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Zikou A,Alexiou GA,Goussia A,Kosta P,Xydis V,Voulgaris S,Kyritsis AP,Argyropoulou MI

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dural arteriovenous fistulae (DAVFs) are infrequent lesions, the most common locations of which are the cavernous, sigmoid and transverse sinuses. The cribiform plate is one of the less frequent sites for DAVFs, where they entail a high hemorrhage risk. Feeding arteries for ethmoidal DAVFs can be uni- or bilateral. Ho...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Ros de San Pedro J,Pérez CJ,Parra JZ,López-Guerrero AL,Sánchez JF

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical features and additional investigations of 20 Dutch patients suffering from cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX), an inborn error of metabolism in bile acid synthesis, are described. The onset was in the second or third decade. The clinical picture at the time of examination consisted of a combination of t...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Waterreus RJ,Koopman BJ,Wolthers BG,Oosterhuis HJ

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-pituitary lesions account for a minority of sellar region abnormalities. We report the unusual occurrence of non-pituitary sellar/suprasellar lesions in a mother and her two daughters. Each of these cases was diagnosed and managed differently, illustrating the relative importance of radiographic imaging, tumor mar...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Gabeau-Lacet D,Grant E,Stemmer-Rachamimov A,Yock T,Tarbell NJ

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Decompressive hemicraniectomy is a life-saving procedure for the treatment of space-occupying middle cerebral artery infarctions (malignant stroke); however, patients may survive severely disabled. Comprehensive data on long-term sequelae outside randomized controlled trials are scarce. METHODS:...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Hamamoto Filho PT,Gonçalves LB,Koetz NF,Silvestrin AML,Alves Júnior AC,Rocha LA,Módolo GP,de Avila MAG,Martin LC,Neugebauer H,Zanini MA,Bazan R

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent developments in genetic research have led to the localization and identification of the causative gene defect in a large number of neurological diseases. This paper describes some of the basic principles of molecular genetics and the strategies that have been followed in the search for the gene for facioscapulo...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Brouwer OF,Wijmenga C,Frants RR,Padberg GW

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report a series of four cases of intradural disc herniation (IDH) with a review of the literature. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:IDH is a rare type of disc herniation. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult and IDH is only confirmed during surgery in most cases. Here, we describe four cases of IDH, including th...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Kobayashi K,Imagama S,Matsubara Y,Yoshihara H,Hirano K,Ito Z,Ando K,Ukai J,Muramoto A,Shinjo R,Matsumoto T,Nakashima H,Ishiguro N

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report the technical nuances and clinical outcomes of posterior atlantoaxial facet joint reduction, fixation and fusion (AFRF) technique as a revision procedure for BI and AAD patients with failed suboccipital decompression and large occipital bone defect. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We reviewed 32 patients with...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Du YQ,Qiao GY,Yin YH,Li T,Yu XG

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe terminal changes in a long-term follow-up of a 51-year-old man with sporadic hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy (HSAN). From the age of 15 years onwards, he suffered from multiple painless ulcers of his feet and fingers, necessitating amputation. Neurological studies revealed almost complete senso...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Lee SS,Lee SH,Han SH

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 44-year-old man presented with symptoms of periodic ataxia, dysarthria, nausea and excessive sweating during the last twenty years. These symptoms could be provoked by physical or emotional stress and disappeared after bedrest for several hours. No other members of his family were known to have such complaints. Acet...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Verlooy P,Velis DN

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To quantitatively analyze distribution characteristics of sweat gland nerve fibres (SGNF) in normal Chinese individuals for obtaining a reference for early diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Skin biopsy samples were collected from 192 normal Chinese individuals and divided into six, fou...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Ling L,Liu Y,Sun Y,Cai Y,Jiang Y,Chen L,He L,Xue J

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Recurrent lumbar disc herniation has been reported in 5-11% of patients. Revision surgery carries a higher risk of complications due to epidural scar formation and difficulty in identifying the bony landmarks. The present study was conducted to apply an innovative procedure which optimally has lower complica...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Eloqayli H,Al-omari M

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of the combination of CW-Doppler ultrasonography and OPG-Gee are described in 68 patients. The Doppler examination had a sensitivity of 92% and a specificity of 89%, the percentages for the OPG-Gee were 69 en 79. The combination of the Doppler examination with the OPG-Gee improves our positive predictive v...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Strik F

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nineteen homocystinuric patients--13 children and 6 adults--were identified in the course of a selective screening for homocystinuria due to cystathionine synthase deficiency. Treatment with high doses (300-1200 mg/day) of pyridoxine was carried out in 17 patients, of whom 15 were completely responsive. In 10 patients...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Del Giudice E,Striano S,Andria G

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the possible mechanism of neointimal formation in Moyamoya disease, we histologically examined the superficial temporal arteries and also investigated cultured smooth muscle cells (SMCs) from the arteries. Intimal thickening of the scalp arteries developed significantly at an early age in Moyamoya patie...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Aoyagi M,Fukai N,Yamamoto M,Matsushima Y,Yamamoto K

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recurrent aseptic meningitis in a 35-year-old caucasian woman is described. She had many attacks over a period of 9 years. The first attack occurred after travel in the tropics. In spite of extensive examinations no cause could be found for the recurrent attacks. Both the clinical presentation and characteristics of t...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Wynants H,Taelman H,Martin JJ,Van den Ende J

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although multiple intracranial aneurysms (MIAs) are frequent and disastrous, determining treatment strategy for them is often complicated, especially in elderly patients (≥60 years old). We evaluated the safety and effectiveness of one-stage coiling versus surgical clipping for MIAs in elderly patients. MET...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Xie Q,Gu Y,Song Y,Leng B,Zheng Y,Xu F

更新日期：2020-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Progressive supranuclear palsy is a heterogeneous system degeneration. We studied three patients by means of electrooculography. There were severe disturbances in saccadic and smooth pursuit eye movements, and optokinetic nystagmus in both vertical and horizontal planes. Caloric reactions were absent in all patients. ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Breuer TJ,Wuisman PG,Korten JJ

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Electrical cortical stimulation mapping (ECSM) is the current gold standard functional mapping technique; however, it is burdened by several limitations. Our objective in this study is to show that extended functional mapping modalities can (1) allow neurosurgeons to map and preserve eloquent regions that ar...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Flouty O,Reddy C,Holland M,Kovach C,Kawasaki H,Oya H,Greenlee J,Hitchon P,Howard M

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Activation of the inflammatory cascade is a known pathophysiologic process in severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) with yet non-standardized scientific data regarding relationship to outcome. The understanding of the time course of expression of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarker levels following severe TBI i...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Nwachuku EL,Puccio AM,Adeboye A,Chang YF,Kim J,Okonkwo DO

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of multiple brain abscesses (BAs) in a 67-year-old man with symptoms of progredient disorientation and amnestic aphasia. Onset of symptoms occurred one week after surgical treatment of a perianal abscess. No other source of infection was identified and the abscesses were limited to the brain. The immu...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Doepp F,Schreiber SJ,Wandinger KP,Trendelenburg G,Valdueza JM

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The presence of more severe white matter changes (WMC) may be associated with a higher risk of peri-procedural strokes in patients undergoing carotid artery stenting (CAS). However, to what extent WMC affects peri-procedural risk of CAS is unclear. We aimed to evaluate the effect of WMC on peri-procedural co...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Yu C,Guo WC,Zhu L,Tan JY,Shi WH,Zhang XL,Gu YX,Han X,Dong Q

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Schwannomas of the sciatic nerve, which is the largest nerve of the human body, are very rare accounting for ≤ 1% of all schwannomas. They often may raise confusion with other more common causes of sciatica, such as lumbar degenerative and inflammatory diseases or spinal tumors, which may often lead to a late...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Telera S,Raus L,Vietti V,Pace A,Villani V,Galié E,Freda N,Carosi M,Costantini M

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcoidosis of the central nervous system has been variously reported in 5-15% of all sarcoid patients. However, presentation of sarcoidosis as an isolated 'intracranial tumor' is rare. A 35-year-old African-American woman presented with intractable headaches. Neuroimaging revealed a tumor that was suggestive of a gli...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Vannemreddy PS,Nanda A,Reddy PK,Gonzalez E

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00