Multiple supratentorial epidural haematomas after posterior fossa surgery.

abstract：:The purpose of this study is to compare intervertebral bone fusion and clinical outcomes in L4-5 posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) using the same posterior instrumentation with four combinations of one of three types of interbody cage with one of two bone grafts, iliac and local or only local. In 67 patients wh...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Takeuchi M,Kamiya M,Wakao N,Hirasawa A,Kawanami K,Osuka K,Takayasu M

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This short paper summarizes the basic concept and the technology of a new computed radiographic system which uses an energy-storage phosphorus panel called "Imaging Plate" as an image sensor. The "Imaging Plate" can be used to obtain radiographs in exactly the same way as the screen-film combination is used in convent...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Kato H,Miyahara J,Takano M

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Case reports and postmortem neuropathological findings of a wide spectrum of diseases affecting the vertebral arteries, in particular vasculitis, traumatic lesions, degenerative changes and congenital abnormalities, are discussed. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Busch H,Bohl J,Mattern R,Meyermann R

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor consistency is a critical factor that influences operative strategy and patient counseling. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) describes the concentration of water within living tissues and as such, is hypothesized to predict aspects of their biomechanical behavior. In meningiomas, MRI signal intensity has been us...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Yao A,Pain M,Balchandani P,Shrivastava RK

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prognosis after evacuation of a chronic subdural hematoma is generally good, yet occasionally post-operative complications do occur. Intracerebral hematoma following such evacuation is rare and two cases are reported. It is suggested that this complication could be due to the disturbances of intracerebral vascular...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Ramamurthi B,Ganapathi K,Ramamurthi R

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are many satisfactory long-term outcomes after posterolateral fusion (PLF) for degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS); nonunion cases have also achieved good clinical outcomes. Facet fusion (FF), a minimally invasive evolution of PLF, also resulted in good clinical outcomes. We aimed to assess the course of...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Miyashita T,Ataka H,Kato K,Takaoka H,Tanno T

更新日期：2021-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite increasing experience and improved material, endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysms still has risks linked to the technique itself and to the specificity of the pathology treated. The purpose of this report is to examine procedural technical and clinical negative events, even minimal ones, occurring in t...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Bradac GB,Bergui M,Stura G,Fontanella M,Daniele D,Gozzoli L,Berardino M,Ducati A

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is growing evidence that the nervous system influences spinal cord vasculature. However, most descriptions of the spinal cord have paid little attention to this important aspect. We reviewed the literature on the innervation of spinal cord vessels with an emphasis on findings that may be applicable to human medi...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Montalbano MJ,Loukas M,Oskouian RJ,Tubbs RS

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Structural and functional neuroimaging studies are essential in the evaluation of individuals with partial epilepsy syndromes. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is important to delineate structural abnormalities underlying seizure disorders, commonly including hippocampal sclerosis or cortical dysplasias. Identificatio...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Schäuble B,Cascino GD

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric cortical ependymomas (CEs) are rare; the clinical features and optimal treatment remain ill-defined. We aimed to clarify the clinical characteristics and outcome of pediatric CEs based on institutional series and literature review. Thirteen children with CEs from our department were included in the present s...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Wang Q,Cheng J,Zhang S,Li Q,Hui X,Ju Y

更新日期：2020-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：:It was suggested that D, L-Methadone might improve the clinical course of glioma patients. Owing to massive press coverage, patients demand the prescription of D, L-Methadone, but regarding its adjunctive use in glioma therapy there is no standard medication plan. Furthermore, it is not known which side effects the ad...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： von der Brelie C,Schatlo B,Bettag C,Rohde V

更新日期：2020-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging has resulted in the detection of increasing numbers of asymptomatic intraventricular tumors. Establishing the correct preoperative diagnosis is important to prevent unnecessary surgical intervention. Our study includes nine cases of benig...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Kawaguchi T,Kumabe T,Shimizu H,Watanabe M,Tominaga T

更新日期：2005-04-01 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：:Post-radiotherapy carotid blowout syndrome (CBS) of the skull base is a rare but often catastrophic complication of head and neck malignancies. The existing literature on the treatment of this condition with flow-diverting devices (FDD) is extremely limited and disappointing. We present a case of impending CBS in a pa...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Anil G,Zhang J,Ong YK,Hui F

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective study was conducted on 67 patients undergoing posterior cervical foraminotomy (PCF) for unilateral intraforaminal soft and hard disc disease. Neurologic impairment, employment, and severity of associated signs were assessed preoperatively and at a 3.1-year average follow-up (range, 1.5-7 years). Diminu...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Witzmann A,Hejazi N,Krasznai L

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brachytherapy (BT) for glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) involves the use of radioactive isotopes to deliver ionizing radiation directly into the tumor bed. Its application as a means to prolong survival in GBM patients over the past few decades has come with variable success. The objective of this review is to describe t...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Barbarite E,Sick JT,Berchmans E,Bregy A,Shah AH,Elsayyad N,Komotar RJ

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Direct electrical stimulation (DES) of the optic radiation (OR) during an awake tumor resection has been repeatedly reported. In all cases, visual function monitoring was performed in patients with open eyes which were looking at a picture. We report a new modification of the standard method, OR stimulation in patient...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Steňo A,Hollý V,Fabian M,Kuniak M,Timárová G,Steňo J

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whereas previously the dissection of arteries leading to the brain was thought to be a rare occurrence, this diagnosis has been found more frequently in the last years as a result of newer imaging methods. Furthermore, in contrast to earlier opinions, there is a rather good prognosis for the recanalisation of the vess...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Schulze HE,Ebner A,Besinger UA

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracranial pseudoaneurysm formation due to ruptured non-traumatic saccular aneurysm is extremely rare. We experienced two cases of large pseudoaneurysm formation due to rupture of a saccular aneurysm. The neuroradiological ghost-like appearance of the aneurysms led to misdiagnoses as large partially thrombosed aneur...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Mori K,Kasuga C,Nakao Y,Yamamoto T,Maeda M

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vasospasm is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), with inflammation playing a key role in its pathophysiology. Myeloperoxidase (MPO), an inflammatory marker, was examined as a potential marker of vasospasm in patients with SAH. Daily serum samples from patients wi...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Lim M,Bower RS,Wang Y,Sims L,Bower MR,Camara-Quintana J,Li G,Cheshier S,Harsh GR 4th,Steinberg GK,Guccione S

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a patient with two distinct brain tumors. A meningioma was resected surgically. Nine months later a glioblastoma appeared in the same region, but at a different site. This was not treated, because the patient died. The clinical significance and etiology of these tumors are considered. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Raco A,Cervoni L,Salvati M

更新日期：1994-01-01 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

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy and safety of intrathecal baclofen therapy delivered by a programmable pump for the chronic treatment of spinal spasticity. Twelve patients with intractable spasticity caused by spinal cord injuries underwent implantation of a programmable continuous infusion pump af...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Korenkov AI,Niendorf WR,Darwish N,Glaeser E,Gaab MR

更新日期：2002-08-01 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：:Otogenic brain abscesses are a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in developing countries. Usually they occur either by distant thrombophlebitis of cerebral veins or by direct extension in an unsafe type of chronic suppurative otitis media. This case of cerebellar abscess was prepared for surgical excision, ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Kumar R,Sharma R,Tyagi I

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-four adult acromegalic patients carrying growth hormone-producing pituitary macroadenomas were investigated with neuroradiological and endocrinological techniques. Plasma growth hormone and somatomedin-C levels were repeatedly measured before surgical removal of tumors and during the follow-up period. Twenty-fiv...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Rieger A,Rainov NG,Ebel H,Sanchin L,Shibib K,Helfrich C,Hoffmann O,Burkert W

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of a series of 56 patients with a giant intracranial aneurysm showed that 28 presented with signs related to the mass effect and 19 with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Additional clinical signs observed were seizures, ischemia, and endocrinological disturbances. Fourty-five aneurysms involved the carotid arte...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Vorkapic P,Czech T,Pendl G,Oztürk E,Horaczek A

更新日期：1991-01-01 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：:The apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) on diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) plays an important role in diagnosing intracranial tumors and predicting the histopathological grade of the tumor. However, the differences in the ADC values between craniopharyngiomas and germ cell tumors (GCTs) have not been clarified. We t...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Kinoshita Y,Yamasaki F,Tominaga A,Ohtaki M,Usui S,Arita K,Sugiyama K,Kurisu K

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Craniotomy surgical site infections are an inherent risk and dreaded complication for the elective brain tumor patient. Sequelae can include delays in resumption in adjuvant treatments for multiple surgeries if staged cranioplasty is pursued. Here, the authors review their experience in operative debridement of surgic...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Wallace DJ,McGinity MJ,Floyd JR 2nd

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00