Duration of cognitive impairment after sports concussion.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The optimal management of unruptured brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) is controversial after the ARUBA trial. OBJECTIVE:To confirm or repudiate the ARUBA conclusion that "medical management only is superior to medical management with interventional therapy for unruptured brain arteriovenous malforma...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Karlsson B,Jokura H,Yang HC,Yamamoto M,Martinez R,Kawagishi J,Guo WY,Beute G,Pan DHC,Aiyama H,Chung WY,Söderman M,Yeo TT

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Posttraumatic spinal cord herniation is a rare condition. We describe a case of spinal cord herniation into an associated pseudomeningocele after a brachial plexus avulsion injury. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:A 33-year-old man began to develop progressive Horner's syndrome 14 years after a brachial plexus avulsion...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Yokota H,Yokoyama K,Noguchi H,Uchiyama Y

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A 10-year prospective clinical and magnetic resonance imaging study was undertaken to determine the natural history of venous malformations. We assessed the hemorrhage rate and morbidity associated with venous malformations of the brain. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From 1986 to 1996, 80 patients with venous malform...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： McLaughlin MR,Kondziolka D,Flickinger JC,Lunsford S,Lunsford LD

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parsonage-Turner syndrome (PTS) is a rare syndrome of unknown cause, affecting mainly the lower motor neurons of the brachial plexus. The brachial plexus is a group of nerves that conduct signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. PTS is usually characterized by the sudden onset of severe 1-sided shoulder ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Sumner AJ

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our previous studies demonstrated that simvastatin promotes neurological functional recovery after traumatic brain injury (TBI) in rat; however, the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. The purpose of this study was to investigate the anti-inflammatory effect of simvastatin by measuring the level o...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Li B,Mahmood A,Lu D,Wu H,Xiong Y,Qu C,Chopp M

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of very small trigeminal neurinomas arising proximal to Meckel's cave are presented. We believe that the overlap of the symptoms and signs of these tumors with those of atypical trigeminal neuralgia strengthens the concept of the latter entity also being due to compression of the trigeminal nerve solely with...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Yonas H,Jannetta PJ

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An alternative route must be used for atlantoaxial arthrodesis to avoid the risks of transoral route or when posterior approaches are contraindicated. OBJECTIVE:To assess relevant quantitative anatomic parameters for C1-C2 anterolateral transarticular fixation and to demonstrate the nuances of an anterolate...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Cavalcanti DD,Agrawal A,Garcia-Gonzalez U,Crawford NR,Tavares PL,Theodore N,Sonntag VK,Preul MC

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is often perceived as a passive membrane. However, evidence has demonstrated that the BBB plays an active role in normal homeostasis and in certain disease processes. METHODS:Approximately 300 peer-reviewed publications that discussed normal or abnormal BBB function were reviewe...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Neuwelt EA

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of subependymoma of the spinal cord in the cervical region is presented. Our experience with this patient and the seven cases of spinal cord subependymoma previously reported show that this tumor predominates in the cervical region and in males (3:1). Although radical removal is considered the rational goal of ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Vaquero J,Martinez R,Vegazo I,Pontón P

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The role of chemotherapy in the treatment of low-grade oligodendrogliomas and oligoastrocytomas is still unclear. A Phase II study was conducted to determine the benefits and toxicity of the procarbazine, lomustine, and vincristine (PCV) regimen in patients with low-grade oligodendrogliomas and oligoastrocyto...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Soffietti R,Rudà R,Bradac GB,Schiffer D

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In order to weigh the risks of surgery against the presumed advantages, it is important to have specific knowledge about complication rates. OBJECTIVE:To study the surgical mortality and rate of reoperations for hematomas and infections after intracranial surgery for brain tumors in a large, contemporary, s...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Lassen B,Helseth E,Rønning P,Scheie D,Johannesen TB,Mæhlen J,Langmoen IA,Meling TR

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report the unusual case of an aneurysm arising on an extracranial loop of the left posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA). The computed tomographic scan showed an isolated hemorrhage in the lateral ventricles, and the lesion was recognized 1.5 cm below the foramen magnum at the level of the atlas. The...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Ruelle A,Cavazzani P,Andrioli G

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The sitting prone position is compared with the standard laminectomy prone position and the sitting up position for posterior fossa surgery. We measured central venous pressure and airway pressure with the patient in different positions to determine the comparative efficacy of the sitting prone position. On a linear a...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Cook AW,Siddiqi TS,Nidzgorski F,Clarke HA

更新日期：1982-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of subdural hematoma, one acute and the other chronic, associated with cancer metastatic to the dura are reported. Various mechanisms of the association of hematomas with cancer are reviewed. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： McKenzie CR,Rengachary SS,McGregor DH,Dixon AY,Suskind DL

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND IMPORTANCE:Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence videography has been recently applied to the neurosurgical field, mostly in the management of cerebral aneurysms, but has had limited description in the subspecialty of spine or oncological neurosurgery. We describe a novel application of this previously de...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Hwang SW,Malek AM,Schapiro R,Wu JK

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Localization of internal cranial anatomy based on superficial landmarks is paramount in identifying and avoiding various important structures and, thus, decreasing surgical morbidity. We have studied external skull bony landmarks to facilitate the placement of the initial "strategic" burr hole just inferior a...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Tubbs RS,Loukas M,Shoja MM,Bellew MP,Cohen-Gadol AA

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Several studies have shown that human gliomas contain a small population of cells with stem cell-like features. It has been proposed that these "cancer stem cells" may be uniquely responsible for glioma formation and recurrence. However, human gliomas also contain an abundance of cells that closely resemble m...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Ogden AT,Waziri AE,Lochhead RA,Fusco D,Lopez K,Ellis JA,Kang J,Assanah M,McKhann GM,Sisti MB,McCormick PC,Canoll P,Bruce JN

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Different fluids used in neurosurgery were tested for the production of blood-brain barrier dysfunction by applying them to the brain surface of the cat for 3 hours. Normal saline, Ringer's solution, and Elliott's Solution B induced no obvious damage either by closed subdural perfusion or when applied to the brain sur...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Vällfors B,Hansson HA,Svensson J

更新日期：1980-07-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Vestibular schwannomas present significant management challenges in patients with neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). We evaluated the results of gamma knife radiosurgery for the management of these tumors, focusing on tumor response, hearing preservation, and other factors affecting outcomes. METHODS:Stereotact...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Mathieu D,Kondziolka D,Flickinger JC,Niranjan A,Williamson R,Martin JJ,Lunsford LD

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A previously healthy 25-year-old woman suddenly developed right-sided facial numbness and a headache. The neurological examination was within normal limits with the exception of meningismus and right-sided facial sensory loss. A computed tomographic scan and a magnetic resonance imaging study demonstrated an acute hem...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Zager EL

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review a single-institution's 12-year experience of treating malignant gliomas with linear accelerator-based radiosurgery. METHODS:One hundred patients were treated for malignant gliomas at the University of Florida between May 1, 1989, and June 12, 2002. Patient variables were entered into a radiosurgery...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Ulm AJ 3rd,Friedman WA,Bradshaw P,Foote KD,Bova FJ

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Significant care continuum delays between acute traumatic brain injury (TBI) and definitive surgery are associated with poor outcomes. Use of the "3 delays" model to evaluate TBI outcomes in low- and middle-income countries has not been performed. OBJECTIVE:To describe the care continuum, using the 3 delays...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Vaca SD,Kuo BJ,Nickenig Vissoci JR,Staton CA,Xu LW,Muhumuza M,Ssenyonjo H,Mukasa J,Kiryabwire J,Rice HE,Grant GA,Haglund MM

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traumatic fractures of the second cervical vertebra are common, representing nearly 20% of all acute cervical spinal fracture-dislocation injuries. They are divided into 3 distinct injury patterns: odontoid fractures, hangman's fracture injuries, and fractures of the axis body, involving all other fracture i...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Pryputniewicz DM,Hadley MN

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:Intraoperative aneurysmal rupture represents a potentially catastrophic event. We describe the use of an intravenous adenosine bolus to induce transient cardiac asystole to control a severe intraoperative aneurysmal rupture. This treatment resulted in a brief period of severe hypotension, which...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Nussbaum ES,Sebring LA,Ostanny I,Nelson WB

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The removal of large acoustic tumors is associated with increased mortality and cranial nerve injury. One method for treating these difficult lesions is staged resection. Between 1972 and 1992, more than 600 acoustic tumors were resected at our institution. Of these, 83 were removed in stages. This represents the larg...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Comey CH,Jannetta PJ,Sheptak PE,Joh HD,Burkhart LE

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Elderly patients with glioblastoma have an especially poor prognosis; optimizing their medical and surgical care remains of paramount importance. OBJECTIVE:To investigate patient and treatment characteristics of elderly vs nonelderly patients and develop an algorithm to predict elderly patients' survival. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Flanigan PM,Jahangiri A,Kuang R,Truong A,Choi S,Chou A,Molinaro AM,McDermott MW,Berger MS,Aghi MK

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of magnetic resonance (MR) evaluation in 18 patients with common neurosurgical problems, including cerebrovascular lesions, intracranial tumors, and craniovertebral junction pathological conditions, are presented. The results are compared with those of routine diagnostic studies. Overall, MR imaging was eq...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Spetzler RF,Zabramski JM,Kaufman B

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A quantitative analysis of intraoperative cortical shift and deformation was performed to gain a better understanding of the nature and extent of this problem and the resultant loss of spatial accuracy in surgical procedures coregistered to preoperative imaging studies. METHODS:Three-dimensional feature trac...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Roberts DW,Hartov A,Kennedy FE,Miga MI,Paulsen KD

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Symptomatic dissections of the cervical carotid artery (CCA) can be spontaneous or secondary to trauma and may be associated with pseudoaneurysms. Surgical treatment is often difficult or unavailable. We report the successful use of endovascular stents in the treatment of symptomatic dissection of the CCA. M...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Bejjani GK,Monsein LH,Laird JR,Satler LF,Starnes BW,Aulisi EF

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00