Anterior cervical microforaminotomy for spondylotic cervical myelopathy: part 2.

abstract：:A 60-year-old woman presented with a history of headache and rapidly progressive complete bilateral ophthalmoplegia. Her endocrine function was normal. Radiographic studies revealed signs of diffuse destruction of the sella turcica by a tumor without suprasellar extension. Biopsies of the lesion within the sphenoid si...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Nudleman KL,Choi B,Kusske JA

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of depressed and anxious mood states in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM), a degenerative spine condition with symptoms of neck pain, numb clumsy hands, gait difficulties, sphincter dysfunction, and impotence. To examine the relation between mood and functional de...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Stoffman MR,Roberts MS,King JT Jr

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Randomized controlled trials evaluating mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for acute ischemic stroke predominantly studied anterior circulation patients. Both procedural and clinical predictors of outcome in posterior circulation patients have not been evaluated in large cohort studies. OBJECTIVE:To investigate t...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Alawieh AM,Eid M,Anadani M,Sattur M,Maier IL,Feng W,Goyal N,Starke RM,Rai A,Fargen KM,Psychogios MN,De Leacy R,Grossberg JA,Keyrouz SG,Dumont TM,Kan P,Lena J,Liman J,Arthur AS,Elijovich L,Mccarthy DJ,Saini V,W

更新日期：2020-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:In a retrospective study of 48 patients who underwent elective surgery for cerebral arteriovenous malformations, a statistical analysis of demographic, clinical, and neuroradiological data was undertaken in order to discover the best predictors of operative morbidity. In addition, the predictive value of different cli...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Steinmeier R,Schramm J,Müller HG,Fahlbusch R

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the recent interest in familial cerebral aneurysms, the epidemiology, natural history, pattern of inheritance, screening of asymptomatic relatives, and the search for a biochemical marker remain problematic. To assess these issues, we report the results of our prospective study of 30 patients with 38 aneurysms...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Leblanc R,Melanson D,Tampieri D,Guttmann RD

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heat transfer from bipolar tips to adjacent tissue presents a risk of thermal injury during spine surgery. OBJECTIVE:The present study was designed to determine wither bipolar forceps using a novel heat pipe thermal regulation technology resulted in decreased collateral thermal injury of adjacent tissue com...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Elliott-Lewis EW,Jolette J,Ramos J,Benzel EC

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been a renewed interest in manned spaceflight due to endeavors by private and government agencies. Publicized goals include manned trips to or colonization of Mars. These missions will likely be of long duration, exceeding existing records for human exposure to extra-terrestrial conditions. Participants will...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Panesar SS,Fernandez-Miranda JC,Kliot M,Ashkan K

更新日期：2020-03-01 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：:The authors discuss the indications for both elective and emergency carotid endarterectomy. Reports on the surgical treatment of asymptomatic bruit and contralateral carotid stenosis are reviewed. The results of endarterectomy for symptomatic carotid disease, including transient ischemic attacks, acute neurological de...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Loftus CM,Quest DO

更新日期：1983-12-01 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:There are numerous reports on the surgical treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, but the studies do not use uniform outcome measures, which makes it difficult for patients and clinicians to determine which treatment may be most appropriate. The objectives of this study were to set quality criteria and standards ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Zakrzewska JM,Lopez BC

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Approximately 12 million Americans undergo spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) every year. Renewed interest in this method requires an analysis of its reported risks and possible benefits. This review describes two patients with spinal cord injuries associated with SMT and establishes the risk/benefit ratios for patient...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Powell FC,Hanigan WC,Olivero WC

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although real-time localization of gliomas has improved with intraoperative image guidance systems, these tools are limited by brain shift, surgical cavity deformation, and expense. OBJECTIVE:To propose a novel method to perform near-infrared (NIR) imaging during glioma resections based on preclinical and c...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Lee JY,Thawani JP,Pierce J,Zeh R,Martinez-Lage M,Chanin M,Venegas O,Nims S,Learned K,Keating J,Singhal S

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:BAC1KGROUND: AG1478 is an epithelial growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Epithelial growth factor receptor regulates the expression of cadherin in cells via its action on β-catenin, and N-cadherin downregulation promotes infiltration and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dissemination of glioma cells. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Asano K,Ohkuma H

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:An intracranial aneurysm is an important acquired cerebrovascular disease that can cause a catastrophic subarachnoid hemorrhage. Despite modern therapy, most patients die or are left disabled as a direct result of a severe initial hemorrhage. The development of more effective treatment strategies depends on u...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Chyatte D,Bruno G,Desai S,Todor DR

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use OF chemotherapy to treat patients with brain metastases has been viewed historically with skepticism. To date, a survival benefit has not been demonstrated with the use of systemic chemotherapy in patients with brain metastases. However, the introduction of novel agents and delivery techniques warrants a reexa...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Peereboom DM

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The neurology and neurosurgery clinical clerkship experience (excluding lectures and conferences) of the students in U.S. allopathic medical schools during one of the academic years 1986 to 1987 or 1987 to 1988 was surveyed. Almost all schools have at least some students taking these clerkships. The majority of studen...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Lehman RA,Brodner RA,Greenblatt SH,Hirsh LF,Loeser J,Smith K,Curran L

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cerebral vasospasm is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients who are hospitalized because of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Recent work has suggested that activation of the complement cascade contributes to the development of cerebral vasospasm. To further examine this hypothesis,...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： German JW,Gross CE,Giclas P,Watral W,Bednar MM

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the distribution of intracranial arachnoid cysts in a large and nonbiased patient population. METHODS:One hundred twenty-six patients with 132 arachnoid cysts were studied. Patients were consecutively referred to our department during a 10-year period from a well-defined geographical area with a sta...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Wester K

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seventy-five patients older than 60 years of age underwent surgical resection of intracranial meningiomas during a 10-year period at a single institution. All patients had a computed tomographic scan preoperatively, and all were followed for at least 3 months postoperatively. There were 50 patients 61 to 70 years of a...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Awad IA,Kalfas I,Hahn JF,Little JR

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:THE DIRECT ENDONASAL transsphenoidal approach to the sella with the operating microscope was initially described more than 20 years ago. Herein, we describe the technique, its evolution, and lessons learned over a 10-year period for treating pituitary adenomas and other parasellar pathology. From July 1998 to January ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Fatemi N,Dusick JR,de Paiva Neto MA,Kelly DF

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The techniques for the treatment of intracranial arteriovenous fistulae include angiographic balloon occlusion of the fistula as well as direct surgical attack. Regardless of the method, the occurrence of severe hyperemia caused by a lack of autoregulation after obliteration of the fistula remains a significant concer...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Giller CA,Batjer HH,Purdy P,Walker B,Mathews D

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common malignant brain tumor in adult patients. Tumor recurrence commonly occurs around the resection cavity, especially after subtotal resection (STR). Consequently, the extent of resection correlates with overall survival (OS), suggesting that depletion of postoperative tumor...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Brehmer S,Grimm MA,Förster A,Seiz-Rosenhagen M,Welzel G,Stieler F,Wenz F,Groden C,Mai S,Hänggi D,Giordano FA

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and associated with a poor outcome, especially for intensive care patients. However, recent studies have described favorable outcomes of obese patients after stroke, a phenomenon called the "obesity paradox." OBJECTIVE:To assess the impact of the body mass...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Platz J,Güresir E,Schuss P,Konczalla J,Seifert V,Vatter H

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Granulocytic sarcoma (GS) usually occurs during the course of, or as a presenting sign of myelogenous leukemia. Rarely it is found before peripheral blood or bone marrow evidence of leukemia is present. We describe a man who presented with low back pain and lower extremity weakness. He had spinal cord compression due ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Ripp DJ,Davis JW,Rengachary SS,Lotuaco LG,Watanabe IS

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Recent studies of age-related effects on cognition and performance have raised concerns about the appropriate timing and regulatory surveillance of retirement for surgeons. Little is known about the practice patterns and retirement plans of aging neurosurgeons. Analyses of informed opinions on possible regula...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Scarrow AM,Linskey M,Asher AL,Anderson VC,Selden NR

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracranial pressure sensors and subdural and subgaleal sensing tambours were used to measure the pressure difference between the intracranial and subgaleal spaces in two monkeys. The pressure differential was transmitted to fluid bathing a piston, to which an isotope source (145Pm) was attached. The radiation signal...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Meyer GA,Millis RM,Budzinski J

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Retrograde leptomeningeal venous drainage (RLVD) in dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) is associated with intracerebral hemorrhage and nonhemorrhagic neurological deficits or death. Angiographic evidence of RLVD is a definite indication for treatment, but less invasive methods of identifying RLVD are requi...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Nakagawa I,Taoka T,Wada T,Nakagawa H,Sakamoto M,Kichikawa K,Hironaka Y,Motoyama Y,Park YS,Nakase H

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:Treatment of one side in cases of dissecting aneurysms of the bilateral vertebral arteries (VAs) with subarachnoid hemorrhage may result in dissection or rupture on the contralateral side. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:Three patients presented with dissecting aneurysms of the bilateral VAs with subara...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Otawara Y,Ogasawara K,Ogawa A,Kogure T

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:Spinal epidural lipomatosis, which causes symptomatic compression of neural elements, is a well known but uncommon complication of Cushing's syndrome. Spinal epidural lipomatosis has been reported frequently in association with chronic systemic corticosteroid therapy, but thus far only one case...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Sandberg DI,Lavyne MH

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00