Magnetic resonance angiography in a patient with Crohn's disease associated cerebral vasculitis.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The prognosis of malignant middle cerebral artery infarctions (MCA) is poor. The poor prognosis is attributable to the severe cerebral edema that causes a brain herniation and death. Decompressive surgery reduces mortality and may further improve patient outcomes. However, the safety and effectiv...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Ozdemir O,Ozbek Z,Vural M,Durmaz R,Cosan E,Arslantas A,Atasoy MA

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The frequency of positive results of four conventional provocative tests (Phalen sign, Tinel sign, wrist extension and pressure provocation test) was evaluated in 179 patients with clinical and electrophysiological findings consistent with idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), 147 control subjects and 39 patients w...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Mondelli M,Passero S,Giannini F

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder of multifactorial etiology with a broad range of clinical manifestations. Cerebral disorders such as psychosis, seizures and cerebrovascular accidents are commonly described in SLE patients. Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) presents a higher incidence ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Torné R,Rodríguez-Hernández A,Bernard T,Arikan Abelló F,Vilalta Castan J,Sahuquillo J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The presence of asymmetry in symptoms and clinical signs favours the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD). The aim of this study is to analyse this symptom asymmetry as a function of different variables and compare it with other parkinsonisms. MATERIALS AND METHODS:201 Patients with PD were studied. The ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Gómez-Esteban JC,Tijero B,Ciordia R,Berganzo K,Somme J,Lezcano E,Zarranz JJ

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple sclerosis (MS) has several clinically different forms. Whereas the illness progresses slowly in most of the patients, 10% have an aggressively progressive course with fatal outcome without signs of remyelination capability. The process of remyelination depends on numerous interactive factors, including the pr...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Poljakovic Z,Zurak N,Brinar V,Korsic M,Basic S,Hajnsek S

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a demyelinating neurologic disorder caused by a polyomavirus, called JC virus. PML affects mainly immunocompromised hosts. We report a case of PML as first manifestation of sarcoidosis in a previously healthy man. Treatment with cidofovir, resulted in a neurological ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： De Raedt S,Lacor P,Michotte A,Flamez A,Ebinger G

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Daytime complaints like fatigue, sleepiness and cognitive dysfunction in neuromuscular disease can be due to nocturnal hypercapnia and hypoxemia. Daytime respiratory diagnostics does not reflect sleep disordered breathing. Nocturnal pulse oxymetry and capnography were performed in 11 patients (15-75 years old) with di...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Kotterba S,Patzold T,Malin JP,Orth M,Rasche K

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:As a result of continuously increasing life expectancy, the number of requests for surgery to treat degenerative diseases of the spine in the elderly population will increase. Since older age is associated with the occurrence of medical comorbidities, the demand for less extensive surgical approaches is growi...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Senker W,Stefanits H,Gmeiner M,Trutschnig W,Radl C,Gruber A

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Previous studies have suggested that diabetes mellitus (DM) could be a protective factor against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) although the results are inconsistent. This study aimed to comprehensively investigate this relationship by identifying all available studies and summarizing their results...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Wannarong T,Ungprasert P

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study provides the first United States (US) national data regarding frequency, cost and mortality rate of epidural hematoma (EDH) and determines the factors affecting the morbidity and deaths in the patients with EDH undergoing surgical evacuation. METHODS:A retrospective analysis was performed by searc...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Bir SC,Maiti TK,Ambekar S,Nanda A

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Worldwide stroke incidence seems to decrease in high income countries but to largely increase in low and middle countries. The mean age of stroke onset also seems to be gradually increasing in many developed countries, which is consistent with the third epidemiological transition in the world, being characterized by a...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Shiue I

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Impaired hepatic detoxification capacity by cytochrome P450 subsystems has been implicated in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease. We have demonstrated that hepatic parahydroxylation of phenytoin (PHT) is impaired in patients with late-onset Parkinson's disease. In the present study, we have investigated the hypot...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Peeters EA,Bloem BR,Kuiper MA,Vermeij P,de Wolff FA,Wolters EC,Roos RA,Ferrari MD

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:No specific treatment exists for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) who fail to respond to conventional immunosuppressive and immunomodulating modalities. Furthermore, no method is available for regeneration of existing defect in the central nervous system (CNS). The ultimate goals of MS treatment, similarly to oth...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Slavin S,Kurkalli BG,Karussis D

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of Parkinson's disease (PD) on unpaid, non-professional caregiver (CG) social relationships and related issues, as well as home-help services, over the time-course of the disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Cross-sectional telephone survey using a structured questionnaire where CGs were div...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Lökk J

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In this study, we aimed to evaluate sexual dysfunction (SD) between two different regions of Turkey in patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Forty-three PD patients in Ordu and 71 patients in Istanbul were included. The Unified PD Rating Scale and Hoehn and Yahr Stage (HYS) scale were ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Kaya Y,Ozer F,Benli E,Yilmaz NH,Aydemir T,Demir EY

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a severe demyelinating disease of the central nervous system caused by the JC virus; the mortality rate is high and it is usually refractory to treatment. In non-HIV patients, PML occurs as a late consequence of hematologic malignancies or during prolonged immunosupp...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Yagi T,Hattori H,Ohira M,Nakamichi K,Takayama-Ito M,Saijo M,Shimizu T,Ito D,Takahashi K,Suzuki N

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A restricted neurological deficit is not uncommon in patients with cortical lesions. However, in cheiro-oral syndrome (COS) associated with cortical involvement, the topographic disparity of the cheiral and oral representation area is hardly explained by the restricted sensorium at the homolateral mouth angl...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Chen WH,Lan MY,Chang YY,Lui CC,Chen SS,Liu JS

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the prevalence of cancer in the general population increases, a greater proportion of patients will present with symptomatic metastatic lesions to the spine. While surgery has been historically considered the treatment of choice for spinal cord/nerve root compression, mechanical instability and intractable pain, ra...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Bydon M,De la Garza-Ramos R,Bettagowda C,Gokaslan ZL,Sciubba DM

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 52-year-old patient affected by a mononeuritis multiplex and livedo vasculitis. Sural nerve biopsy showed mild thickening of the perineurium, vascular alterations with inflammatory cell infiltration in the perineurium, and remarkable loss of large and small myelinated fibers. A therapeutic trial of acetyls...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Lee SS,Yoon TY

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As part of invasive neuromonitoring, long-time microdialysis was performed in a 32-year-old patient suffering from meningoencephalitis. Cerebral magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed marked global brain oedema. An intracranial pressure (ICP) probe, brain tissue oxygen pressure measurement (pTiO(2)), and intraparen...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Gliemroth J,Bahlmann L,Klaus S,Klöhn A,Arnold H

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present series of 655 brachial plexus lesions includes 240 obstetric palsies. The results of neurophysiological and radiological examinations in these cases are often disappointing in regard to the evaluation of the severity of the lesion. Timing for surgery was according to the criterium of Gilbert: lack of clini...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Slooff AC

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:C1 lateral mass is a common place for screw fixation in normal anatomy; whereas there is no research about whether screw placement is suitable in patients of C1 assimilation (C1A). OBJECTIVE:To study the feasibility and limitations of C1 lateral mass screw placement in patients with C1A. PATIENTS AND METHO...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Jian FZ,Su CH,Chen Z,Wang XW,Ling F

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To confirm the reported findings and clarify unknown clinical features of Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS)-associated neuropathy and design appropriate treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We assessed the clinical features of 6 patients with CSS-associated neuropathy. RESULTS:Mononeuritis multiplex was present in 4 ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Nakamura M,Yabe I,Yaguchi H,Kishimoto R,Mito Y,Fujiki N,Houzen H,Tsuji-Akimoto S,Niino M,Sasaki H

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) is a constellation of symptoms that includes fever and altered mental status. Most cases are attributed to viral encephalitis (VE), occurring either in outbreaks or sporadically. We conducted hospital-based surveillance for sporadic adult-AES in rural Central India in order ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Joshi R,Mishra PK,Joshi D,Santhosh SR,Parida MM,Desikan P,Gangane N,Kalantri SP,Reingold A,Colford JM Jr

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The motor response of the Glasgow 'coma' scale is readily learned by nurses and doctors. It can be used as a reliable indicator of changes in the state of a comatose patient, as there is a high agreement rate between different observers. ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Braakman R,Avezaat CJ,Maas AI,Roel M,Schouten HJ

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:We present a very unusual case in which a proximal posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) aneurysm was located extracranially. We reviewed the PICA origin anatomy and pathology of aneurysms at this site. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:A Caucasian woman, 52 years of age, presented with a lesion at ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Dammers R,Krisht AF,Partington S

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two patients are described who survived respectively 33 and 21 years after partial surgical excision of a posterior fossa ependymoma and who at the time of autopsy were proven to harbor persistent tumour tissue in the same location. ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Slooff JL

更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The association between peripheral facial paralysis (PFP) and HIV infection has been scarcely explained. The authors aimed to describe the association between PFP and HIV infection status, along with the related co-morbidities and the outcomes of PFP, as well as the literature review on this topic. PATIENTS ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Sathirapanya P,Fujitnirun C,Setthawatcharawanich S,Phabphal K,Limapichat K,Chayakul P,Silpapojakul K,Jaruratanasirikul S,Siripaitoon P,Chusri S,Kositpantawong N

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The apparent association between varicella zoster virus (VZV) and multiple sclerosis (MS) has been described. In patients with relapse/remission (R/R) MS we have found high loads of VZV DNA in lymphocytes and in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), as well as abundant viral particles in CSF visualized by electron micro...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Ordoñez G,Martinez-Palomo A,Corona T,Pineda B,Flores-Rivera J,Gonzalez A,Chavez-Munguia B,Sotelo J

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Neurosurgical audits are an important part of improving the safety, efficiency and quality of care but require considerable resources, time, and funding. To that end, the advent of the Artificial Intelligence-based algorithms offered a novel, more economically viable solution. The aim of the study was to eva...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Brzezicki MA,Bridger NE,Kobetić MD,Ostrowski M,Grabowski W,Gill SS,Neumann S

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00