Postoperative brain stem tension pneumocephalus causing transient locked-in syndrome.

abstract：:Cerebral sparganosis in childhood is very rare. Until 1996, 2 cases in children up to 15 years of age had been described. We report a case of cerebral sparganosis in a 6-year-old girl who presented with seizures. Sequential brain magnetic resonance imaging scans spaced over 4 months showed a lesion which migrated from...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Kim CY,Cho BK,Kim IO,Hwang YS,Wang KC

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 1-month-old boy was evaluated after a fall from a height of 3 feet and found to have right parietal skull fracture as well as right and left frontal traumatic hemorrhage. Ten days after the injury, he represented with a persistent left gaze preference. Further workup including MRI and EEG determined that this findin...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Bourne SK,Duhaime AC

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skull defects in children may be congenital or acquired after trauma, infection or tumor. For defects that do not close spontaneously a variety of repair (cranioplasty) materials are available including bone, metals and acrylic. Where possible calvarial autogenous bone is preferred, particularly in younger infants, bu...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Hockley AD,Goldin JH,Wake MJ,Iqbal J

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinal cord injuries are a well-known cause of neurological bladder and a well-known complication of high-velocity trauma. They can, however, be difficult to diagnose in young children, in whom the absence of initial neurological symptoms and normality of the radiological workup can be falsely reassuring. Management o...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Abbo O,Mouttalib S,L'Kaissi M,Sauvat F,Accadbled F,Harper L

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the last decade, rapid progress has been made in understanding the molecular pathways underlying the proliferation of both normal and neoplastic cells. The processes by which messages to initiate protein synthesis, cell cycle progression, and even cell death are transmitted from the cell surface or the cytoplas...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Pollack IF,Bredel M,Erff M

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An intradural, intramedullary lipoma originating within the upper cervical cord with significant extension into the posterior fossa is reported in an infant. Two additional lipomas were found in the lumbar region. This constellation of findings represents the first description of multiple intradural, intramedullary sp...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Wilson JT,Shapiro RH,Wald SL

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the transsphenoidal approach offers a narrow operative field and poor visual control through a small sellar opening, this approach has the advantage of being associated with minimal surgical trauma, especially in children. We share our experience of good surgical outcome achieved by the transsphenoidal approa...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Im SH,Wang KC,Kim SK,Chung YN,Kim HS,Lee CH,Cho BK

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Histiocytoses are rare diseases affecting mainly children and can occur in any organ of the body. They are divided into Langerhans type and non-Langerhans type. Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) mainly affects skin, bones, and lymph nodes but can also affect the hematopoietic system. Bone lesions can be cr...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Champaneri H,Banerjee AD

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to assess the head injury in children caused by an unusual projectile, a tear gas cartridge. The study is the only one on this subject which has been done in a teenage population. METHOD:This was a prospective study conducted over a period of 4 years in which all the patients aged ...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Wani AA,Zargar J,Ramzan AU,Malik NK,Qayoom A,Kirmani AR,Nizami FA,Wani MA

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the initiation and development of a comprehensive multidisciplinary and multi-institutional program for the evaluation and management of youth with spasticity. A descriptive step-by-step process of the administrative and organizational sequence of the development of the program is delineated. The Spasticit...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： James HE,Hofrichter PB,Spierre LZ,Aldana PR

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The failure rate following endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) in infants younger than 2 years of age has been reported to be higher compared with that of older children, and it is unclear whether ETV might be superior to shunt placement in this age group. METHODS:Between 2003 and 2009, 23 patients young...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Gallo P,Szathmari A,De Biasi S,Mottolese C

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are currently no clear guidelines for the management and radiological monitoring of pediatric patients with epidural hematomas (EDH). We aim to compare clinical and radiographic characteristics of pediatric EDH patients managed with observation alone versus surgical evacuation and to describe results o...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Flaherty BF,Loya J,Alexander MD,Pandit R,Ha BY,Torres RA,Schroeder AR

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:We sought to describe pediatric "big data" publications since 2000, their statistical output, and clinical implications. METHODS:We searched 4 major North American neurosurgical journals for articles utilizing non-neurosurgery-specific databases for clinical pediatric neurosurgery research. Articles we...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Oravec CS,Motiwala M,Reed K,Jones TL,Klimo P Jr

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyanotic breath-holding spell is a benign and self-limiting disease of young children but occasionally associated with sudden, unexpected death. The authors report a rare case in a 2-year-old girl with a severe form that started after radical resection of a cervicomedullary ganglioglioma. She was admitted to our hospi...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Fujisawa H,Yoshida Y,Niida Y,Hasegawa M,Yamashita J

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Traumatic posterior fossa extradural hematomas (PFEDH) are rare lesions constituting <10% of all extradural hematomas. Reliance on clinical findings alone is not recommended as these are nonspecific; for all suspicious cases, it is advisable to conduct a CT scan. Only a handful of pediatric studies have be...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Prasad GL,Gupta DK,Sharma BS,Mahapatra AK

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracranial congenital arachnoid cysts are benign intra-arachnoidal fluid collections with a wall composed of arachnoid cells encompassing a cavity containing a fluid similar to cerebrospinal fluid. This cavity frequently communicates with the subarachnoid space. Arachnoid cysts are reported to account for about 1% o...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Kabil MS,Shahinian HK

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In contrast to neoplasia, lesions of focal cerebral dysplasia are thought to be completed developmental processes of abnormal neuronal migration. We present three children with seizures resulting from brain lesions which pathologically demonstrate regions of both clearcut focal cortical dysplasia and also hypercellula...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Madsen JR,Vallat AV,Poussaint TY,Scott RM,De Girolami U,Anthony DC

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are several treatment modalities for Langerhans' cell histiocytosis (LCH) of bone, formerly usually referred to as eosinophilic granuloma, including surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. In spinal lesions, surgery is not recommended generally, because of the potential for reconstitution of vertebral height. We...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Karagoz Guzey F,Bas NS,Emel E,Alatas I,Kebudi R

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although extra-axial hematomas are a well-known complication of ventricular shunting, epidural hematomas are uncommon in this setting. We report an unusual case of multiple epidural hematomas in a patient with hydrocephalus treated by ventriculoperitoneal shunt. The patient became symptomatic 5 days after shunting and...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Kalia KK,Swift DM,Pang D

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Meningiomas are very rare in children comprising only 0.44.1% of pediatric age tumors and only 1.5-1.8% of all intracranial neoplasms. We analyzed the clinical, pathological and management profile of these rare tumors and elucidated their differences from meningiomas in adults. METHODS:From 1990 to 2005, 33 patien...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Arivazhagan A,Devi BI,Kolluri SV,Abraham RG,Sampath S,Chandramouli BA

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Achondroplasia is the commonest form of human dwarfism. The authors report atlanto-axial instability, in consequence to os odontoideum in this subgroup of patients. METHODS:Two achondroplastic dwarfs harboring atlanto-axial dislocation are described along with radiological findings. RESULTS:Both children u...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Mohindra S,Tripathi M,Arora S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumors located in the region of the foramen of Monro often present with signs and symptoms of obstructive hydrocephalus. Various types of lesions occur in this location. We describe a case of a dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor of the septum pellucidum presenting with obstructive hydrocephalus and its successful ...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Harter DH,Omeis I,Forman S,Braun A

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) provides a physiological restoration of cerebrospinal fluid and a shunt-free option for hydrocephalus children. Continuous developments in techniques and instruments have improved ETV as the first-line treatment. This paper focuses on the recent advances in surgical techniques, i...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Feng Z,Li Q,Gu J,Shen W

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydrocephalic (n = 19) and normal (n = 20) children in two age groups (averaged at 10 and 14 years old) were asked to learn 5 predetermined timing rhythm interval tasks (including timing duration and relative timing pattern) by pressing keys on a computer keyboard. In the acquisition phase, visual and auditory goal ti...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Ding Y,Lai Q,McAllister II JP,Canady AI

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wakeboarding is a relatively new and exciting sporting activity which is similar to water-skiing. While there have been several reports of water-skiing-related injuries, there has been nothing reported in the literature so far concerning injuries in wakeboarding. We present the case of a 14-year-old male who sustained...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Chia JK,Goh KY,Chan C

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunts employed in the treatment of hydrocephalus include in their designs a pump mechanism that has been used in office practice as an indicator of whether the shunt is functioning properly; however, the pumping characteristics of shunts have been shown to correlate poorly with clinical...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Piatt JH Jr

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracranial and intraspinal ependymomas are uncommon tumors of the central nervous system. These tumors have a variety of imaging characteristics, some of which are fairly specific for ependymoma. We discuss the MRI features of ependymomas for each of the typical locations within the neuraxis, and provide MR imaging ...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Lefton DR,Pinto RS,Martin SW

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighteen children under the age of 1 year underwent surgery for lipomeningocele at our institution between 1983 and 1991. All the patients had neurologic exams and urodynamic studies (UDS) including a cystometrogram and electromyography of the external urethral sphincter pre- and postoperatively. The surgical procedur...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Sathi S,Madsen JR,Bauer S,Scott RM

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traumatic acute subdural hematoma is associated with high mortality in the pediatric population, yet the pathophysiology remains poorly understood. The objective of this study was to develop a pediatric model of acute subdural hematoma, and to evaluate the resultant histopathological changes in the brain. Ten 3-week-o...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Shaver EG,Duhaime AC,Curtis M,Gennarelli LM,Barrett R

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among youth and adults. Secondary injury mechanisms within the spinal cord (SC) are well known to cause deterioration after an acute impact. Free radical scavengers are among the most studied agents in animal models of SCI. Edaravone is a...

journal_title：Pediatric neurosurgery

authors： Ozgiray E,Serarslan Y,Oztürk OH,Altaş M,Aras M,Söğüt S,Yurtseven T,Oran I,Zileli M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00