Surgical construction of an in vivo carotid siphon model to test neurovascular devices.

abstract：:Between July 1975 and July 1985, 20 patients with 24 congenital distal anterior cerebral artery (DACA) aneurysms were admitted to our institution and underwent microsurgical clipping of their aneurysms. This group composes 4% of the 588 aneurysms managed surgically during this period. The clinical presentations includ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Wisoff JH,Flamm ES

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We commonly observe progressive deterioration in somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs) after severe head injury. We had previously been unable to relate this deterioration to raised intracranial pressure but had noted a relationship with decreasing transcranial oxygen extraction (arteriovenous oxygen diffe...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Brown JI,Moulton RJ,Konasiewicz SJ,Baker AJ

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate the technique of stereotactic microsurgical endoscopic removal of intraventricular tumors or colloid cysts assisted by intraoperative computed tomography. METHODS:We adapted a tubular "ventriculoport" for stereotactic insertion of an endoscope into the ventricle. This facilitated microsurgical...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Harris AE,Hadjipanayis CG,Lunsford LD,Lunsford AK,Kassam AB

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The simple pathoanatomic concept that a narrowed spinal canal causes compression of the enclosed cord, leading to local tissue ischemia, injury, and neurological impairment, fails to explain the entire spectrum of clinical findings observed in cervical spondylotic myelopathy. A growing body of evidence indicates that ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Henderson FC,Geddes JF,Vaccaro AR,Woodard E,Berry KJ,Benzel EC

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Medical students applying for neurosurgery residency positions almost all aspire to become academic neurosurgeons. However, most graduates of neurosurgery residency programs ultimately follow careers in private practice. We hypothesized that there might be factors in a resident's application, interviews, or p...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Lawton MT,Narvid J,Quiñones-Hinojosa A

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The high rate of mutagenesis in malignant cells has been considered to be a primary factor in the appearance of chemotherapy-resistant cell clones in glioblastomas. Quinacrine binds strongly to deoxyribonucleic acid, preventing mutagenesis. We investigated whether quinacrine could improve carmustine therapy i...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Reyes S,Herrera LA,Ostrosky P,Sotelo J

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) procedure may reduce many of the risks and limitations associated with posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF). However, little is known about the biomechanical difference between PLIF and TLIF. OBJECTIVE:To determine the biomechanical difference between PL...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Xu H,Tang H,Guan X,Jiang F,Xu N,Ju W,Zhu X,Zhang X,Zhang Q,Li M

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the relative socioeconomic costs of benign cranial base tumors treated with open surgery and gamma knife radiosurgery. METHODS:In a retrospective study, we studied 174 patients with benign cranial base tumors, less than 3 cm in diameter (or volume less than 30 ml), admit...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Cho DY,Tsao M,Lee WY,Chang CS

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The subarachnoid space consists of a number of distinct subarachnoid cisterns. They are separated from each other by trabecular walls, one of which is Liliequist's membrane. The aim of this study was to investigate the anatomic characteristics of Liliequist's membrane. METHODS:The study used a combined appro...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Zhang M,An PC

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:For adult meningiomas, the staining index (SI) for the anti-Ki-67 monoclonal antibody MIB-1 is well correlated with histological atypia and tumor recurrence. MIB-1 SIs for meningiomas in the pediatric population have not been previously reported. Meningiomas tend to be more histologically aggressive and to re...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Sandberg DI,Edgar MA,Resch L,Rutka JT,Becker LE,Souweidane MM

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stereo depth electroencephalography (EEG) is of proven benefit in lateralizing and localizing seizure origin in select cases of epilepsy. There are potential hazards and technical considerations inherent with depth EEG, however, that have limited the general applicability of this technique. A new depth EEG electrode w...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Maxwell RE,Gates JR,Fiol ME,Johnson MJ,Yap JC,Leppik IE,Gumnit RJ

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical exposure of intrinsic brainstem lesions through the floor of the 4th ventricle requires precise identification of facial nerve (CN VII) fibers to avoid damage. OBJECTIVE:To assess the shape, size, and variability of the area where the facial nerve can be stimulated electrophysiologically on the sur...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Bertalanffy H,Tissira N,Krayenbühl N,Bozinov O,Sarnthein J

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A major limitation to the effective treatment of intrinsic mass lesions of the brain stem has been the inability to clearly define the pathological anatomy radiographically. The improved soft tissue resolution offered by magnetic resonance imaging, as compared with axial computed tomography, now makes it possible not ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Heffez DS,Zinreich SJ,Long DM

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of isolated intramedullary sarcoidosis. The patient developed progressive signs that indicated a spinal tumor, which were investigated with contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging scans. Magnetic resonance imaging clearly revealed an intramedullary lesion, but the diagnosis of sarcoidosis was mad...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Levivier M,Brotchi J,Balériaux D,Pirotte B,Flament-Durand J

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dorsal root entry zone lesions are effective in the control of intractable pain in several types of spinal cord injuries. Traditionally, these lesions have been made with the radiofrequency technique. This is effective, but has the drawback of being laborious, and there is a significant incidence of permanent weakness...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Levy WJ,Gallo C,Watts C

更新日期：1985-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the dorsal approaches to the cervical spine for myelopathy and myeloradiculopathy. METHODS:The literature was reviewed in reference to dorsal approaches for cervical myelopathy and myeloradiculopathy. RESULTS:There are a variety of surgical approaches in the management of cervical myelopathy and m...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Wiggins GC,Shaffrey CI

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Iliac screw fixation is a powerful tool used by spine surgeons to achieve fusion across the lumbosacral junction for a number of indications, including deformity, tumor, and pseudarthrosis. Complications associated with screw placement are related to blind trajectory selection and excessive soft tissue disse...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Shin JH,Hoh DJ,Kalfas IH

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Intraoperative rupture (IOR) of an aneurysm is a known risk in the surgical management of intracranial aneurysms. The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of IOR in a modern surgical series and to assess which factors bear upon it. METHODS:This study retrospectively examined 1269 patients wit...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Leipzig TJ,Morgan J,Horner TG,Payner T,Redelman K,Johnson CS

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient who sustained a gunshot wound to the neck and subsequent blunt trauma is presented. No angiogram was performed after the initial injury. Subsequently, the patient developed a cerebral embolus from a thrombus dislodged from a pseudoaneurysm of the cervical carotid artery, resulting in complete occlusion of th...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Applegate LJ,Pritz MB,Pribram HF

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary leptomeningeal gliomatosis (PLG) is a poorly recognized tumor of the central nervous system. OBJECTIVE:To describe the histopathological, immunohistochemical, and molecular features of PLG. METHODS:Results of our multicentric retrospective study of 6 PLG cases (3 pediatric and 3 adult) were compare...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Tauziede-Espariat A,Maues de Paula A,Pages M,Laquerriere A,Caietta E,Delpont B,Viennet G,Medeiros de Bustos E,Moulin T,Barnerias C,Vauleon E,Grill J,Chiforeanu D,Vasiljevic A,Varlet P

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The surgical removal of a jugular foramen (JF) tumor presents the neurosurgeon with a complex management problem that requires an understanding of the natural history, diagnosis, surgical approaches, and postoperative complications. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage is one of the most common complications of ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Ramina R,Maniglia JJ,Paschoal JR,Fernandes YB,Neto MC,Honorato DC

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We report the design and initial characterization of the dosimetry and radiobiology of a novel device for interstitial stereotactic radiosurgery. INSTRUMENTATION:The device is lightweight, handheld, and battery-powered, and it emits x-ray radiation from the tip of a probe 3 mm in diameter by 10 cm in length....

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Hakim R,Zervas NT,Hakim F,Butler WE,Beatty J,Yanch JC,Biggs PJ,Gall KP,Sliski AP

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravenously enhanced computed tomography (CT) was used in patients in whom the differential diagnosis between recurrent herniated disc and postoperative scar was considered. Enhanced CT images demonstrated postoperative herniated discs more accurately than clinical criteria, myelography, or plain or postmetrizamide ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Schell GR,Modesti LM,Cacayorin ED

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:It remains unknown whether the extent of surgical resection affects survival or disease progression in patients with supratentorial low-grade gliomas. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective cohort study (n = 170) between 1996 and 2007 at a single institution to determine whether increasing extent of surgical r...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： McGirt MJ,Chaichana KL,Attenello FJ,Weingart JD,Than K,Burger PC,Olivi A,Brem H,Quinoñes-Hinojosa A

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We compared long-term seizure outcome and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients who underwent epilepsy surgery and matched medically treated nonsurgical controls with intractable epilepsy. METHODS:Medically treated controls were identified for patients operated on for epilepsy between January 1,...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Stavem K,Bjørnaes H,Langmoen IA

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chiari malformations without myelodysplasia are rarely diagnosed in the pediatric age group. With current neurodiagnostic techniques, however, they are being seen more frequently. Unfortunately, the prognosis is not clear because publications have included a number of different entities, used a variety of surgical app...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Dyste GN,Menezes AH

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Three-dimensional (3D) printing has revolutionized training, education, and device testing. Understanding the design and physical properties of 3D-printed models is important. OBJECTIVE:To systematically review the design, physical properties, accuracy, and experimental outcomes of 3D-printed vascular model...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Waqas M,Mokin M,Lim J,Vakharia K,Springer ME,Meess KM,Ducharme RW,Ionita CN,Nagesh SVS,Gutierrez LC,Snyder KV,Davies JM,Levy EI,Siddiqui AH

更新日期：2020-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND IMPORTANCE:Spinal hemangiomas usually arise from the vertebral body. Epidural hemangiomas are rare lesions, and most reported cases are cavernous. We report a case of a capillary hemangioma in the thoracic epidural space. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:The 57-year-old male patient initially presented with low th...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Hasan A,Guiot MC,Torres C,Marcoux J

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cases of complete bilateral homonymous hemianopsia with sparing of central vision that are caused by bilateral tentorial herniation are extremely rare. We describe one such case resulting from severe head trauma, the first to be reported in which magnetic resonance images showed clear evidence of the responsible lesio...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Tanaka R,Miyasaka Y,Yada K,Mukuno K

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Venous thromboembolism is a common complication of traumatic brain injury with an estimated incidence of 25% when chemoprophylaxis is delayed. The timing of initiating prophylaxis is controversial given the concern for hemorrhage expansion. OBJECTIVE:To determine the safety of initiating venous thromboembol...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Frisoli FA,Shinseki M,Nwabuobi L,Zeng XL,Adrados M,Kanter C,Frangos SG,Huang PP

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00