A rare case of intracranial solitary fibrous tumor of meninges: case report.

abstract：:The occurrence of a so called azygous anomaly of the distal ACA, consisting in a single branch, is rare. Authors report two cases of azygous aneurysm on which surgery was performed successfully, and describe their angiographic characteristics, the frequent association of an aneurysm with azygous and the morphological ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Nardi PV,Esposito S,Greco R,Massari A,Patricolo A

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To determine the association between magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-detected vulnerable Carotid Plaques and clinical presentation related to ipsilateral carotid artery territory. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION:We searched three databases including Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid EMBASE, and Scopus from 2000 to 2018 for studie...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Seyedsaadat SM,Rizvi A,Alzuabi M,Dugani SB,Murad MH,Huston J 3rd,Saba L,Brinjikji W

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraspinal epidermoid tumors are rare and the intramedullary location is quite uncommon. In this report, a 48-year-old patient with intramedullary epidermoid cyst mimicking a cauda equina ependymoma is presented and diagnostic failure of conventional myelography and Myelo-CT is questioned and related literature is re...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Biliciler B,Vatansever M,Fuat Erten S,Saraç K,Colak A

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of a 66-year-old woman with anterior-3(rd) falx metastasis from mammary carcinoma is reported. Radiological and therapeutic aspects are reported. The clinical presentation was headache and confusion together with gait disturbance. MRI showed a frontobasal mass with dural attachment suggestive of meningioma. Sur...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Richiello A,Sparano L,Del Basso De Caro ML,Russo G

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic subdural hematoma pathophysiology has been extensively studied and discussed. In the last decades, optic and electron microscope observations have successfully described its histopathology and the ultrastructure of internal membranes. Moreover, recent biochemical studies have identified a number of important p...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Cecchini G

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Echinococcosis is a potentially fatal parasitic disease that can affect many animals and humans. The disease results from infection by tapeworm larvae of the genus Echinococcus--notably, E. granulosus, E. multilocularis, E. vogeli andE. oligarthrus. Cyst hydatid disease is usually seen in adults, and mainly affects li...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Altas M,Aras M,Serarslan Y,Davran R,Evirgen O,Yilmaz N

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nitric oxide (NO) is synthesized by the conversion of Arginine (Arg) into the NO and Citrulline (Cit). Although the NO is involved into the pathogenesis of several physiological and pathological processes, the role of NO in pituitary adenomas (PA) progression is not determined. Our purpose was to evaluate th...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Babula D,Horecka A,Luchowska-Kocot D,Kocot J,Kurzepa J

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lumbar stenosis patients typically present with neurogenic claudication or radiculopathy. Studies have shown the benefit of surgical management of lumbar stenosis for patients who fail medical management. Surgical management traditionally involved an open laminectomy and foramenotomies. The emergence of minimally inva...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Johans SJ,Amin BY,Mummaneni PV

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The filum terminale is an exceptional location for isolated hemangioblastoma. Only five cases are reported in literature, prior to the magnetic resonance imaging era. A 57-year-old man was referred to our Department with a prolonged history of progressive back pain, particularly severe when recumbent, and recurrent un...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Farneti M,Ferracini R,Migliore A,Trapella G,Veronesi V

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Economical studies on surgery of intracranial aneurysms have considered only the significant benefit of surgical approach on unruptured aneurysms and no studies have been performed comparing cost/benefit analysis of early vs delayed surgery. The present study was retrospectively performed in order to verify ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Gaetani P,Rodriguez y Baena R,Klersy C,Adinolfi D,Infuso L

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve patients with vascular malformations of the spinal cord have been treated by embolization at the Neuroradiological Department of the Ospedale Maggiore Niguarda Cà Granda from September 1981 to February 1984. Different materials and techniques have been used, including liophylised dura, Ivalon (PVA) and Isobutyl...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Scialfa G,Scotti G,Biondi A,De Grandi C

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) migrate in response to chemokines and possess extensive tropism for experimental glioma. Antitumor effects have been reported following intracranial and intravenous administration of gene-modified MSCs. Among the different routes for cell transplant, the intraventricular (IV) approach ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Panciani PP,Fontanella M,Tamagno I,Battaglia L,Garbossa D,Inghirami G,Fagioli F,Pagano M,Ducati A,Lanotte M

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Today, transcranial (TC) approach indications are particularly rare in pituitary adenomas (PA), representing 1.1% of all PA surgeries in our experience. In these rare and selected cases, the complications, advantages, and disadvantages of TC approach were also analyzed. METHODS:Nineteen cases of giant PA (≥...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Graillon T,Castinetti F,Fuentes S,Gras R,Brue T,Dufour H

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed the neuroimaging studies of 150 patients with cavernous sinus tumors operated on during an 8-year period. Meningiomas (66 cases), chordomas (18 cases), trigeminal neurolemmomas (12 cases), and chondrosarcomas (11 cases) were the most common diagnosed neoplasms. Neuroradiological findings are briefly descri...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Lanzino G,Hirsch WL,Pomonis S,Sen CN,Sekhar LN

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:(1) In a total of 100 patients with traumatic coma who were admitted to the intensive care unit of our Department of Neurosurgery we examined the effect of Encephabol after intravenous administration. (2) Compared to patients with the same clinico-neurological conditions who were, however, not treated with Encephabol,...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Dalle Ore G,Bricolo A,Alexandre A

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The brainstem is an uncommon site for a brain abscess. It accounts for less than 4% of all posterior cranial fossa abscesses, and less than 1% of all intracranial abscesses. The pons is the most common site for these abscesses. The aim of the present report was to describe the case of a Brazilian Amazon man with a bra...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Hermes de N Jr,Rodrigues Pereira EL,Castro Ribeiro DE,Da Silva Mello G,Hartuique Rodrigues DC,Crociati Meguins L,Toyoki Motoki Teixeira VH,De Souza Rogério J

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors' experience in the routine use of temporary clipping procedures in the surgery of endocranial aneurysms is reported. To analyse the validity of such a method we compared the outcome in a series of 153 aneurysms operated according to the traditional procedure (temporary clipping of the afferent vessel only ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Bellotti C,Oliveri G,Allegra G,Arrigoni M,Regalia F,Voci A,Bellotti E

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Authors report a case of intracranial meningioma in two sisters, with no evidence of neurofibromatosis. A study of the karyotype has been performed; in one patient we have found a pericentric inversion of one chromosome 9. The possible role of the genetical factors in the develop of familial meningiomas is discuss...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Ferrante L,Acqui M,Mastronardi L,Nucci F

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report their personal series of 100 consecutive surgically treated single brain metastases between 1981 and 1988. Patients selection was decided with respect to general and neurological conditions and to primary cancer development. Resection was mostly radical, postoperative mortality rate was 6% and neuro...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Ferrara M,Bizzozzero L,Talamonti G,D'Angelo VA

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of kinking and coiling of the internal carotid artery in an unselected series of 1,010 angiographies is reported. The angiographies of patients with cerebrovascular insufficiency and those of patients with other brain diseases were separately reviewed. On the basis of a statistical comparison, the findin...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Cioffi FA,Meduri M,Tomasello F,Bonavita V,Conforti P

更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The authors report the results of anterior submuscular transposition, on a clinical series of selected patients with severe cubital tunnel syndrome. In these patients, the degree of ulnar nerve compression was valued using a grading system that includes measurements of motor and sensitive function. In this series, ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Gervasio O,Gambardella G

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The short pars and the narrowed surgical corridor for far lateral L5S1 herniation make the transpars approach challenging. The aim of this study is to determine the feasibility, efficacy and safety of the transpars microscopic approach for the treatment of L5-S1 foraminal and extraforaminal lumbar disc herni...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： De Bonis P,Musio A,Mongardi L,Lofrese G,La Marca F,Visani J,Cavallo MA,Scerrati A

更新日期：2020-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Occurrence of internal carotid artery injuries associated with skull base fracture has been reported. A. report a case of fatal intracranial carotid dissection related to petrous fracture involving the carotid canal. Identification of carotid lesions may be difficult and generally related to appearance of unexpected n...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Tartara F,Regolo P,Servadei F,Versari PP,Giovanelli M

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor related fractures of the spine frequently dictate surgical management. The most critical factors influencing the need and type of surgery are degree of epidural cord compression, radiosensitivity of the tumor, presence of spinal instability and patient medical status/ estimated survivorship. There is a wide spec...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Papanastassiou ID,Aghayev K,Saleh E,Gerochristou M,Vrionis FD

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The authors have carried out a retrospective study to assess the advantages of real-time spinal navigation with 3D-fluoro images (O-arm® and StealthStation® navigation systems, Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN, USA) versus fluoroscopy in spinal surgery. The aim of the study is to ascertain whether this technology ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Roccucci P,Peron S,Minotti M,Stefini R

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy is an alternative to radiosurgery or conformal radiotherapy when meningiomas are surgically inaccessible, incompletely removed, or recurrent. The authors report preliminary results of a feasible trial on hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (hFSRT) in patients (pts) with...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Trippa F,Maranzano E,Costantini S,Giorni C

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is reported a case that required transoral exposure of C2-C3 intervertebral space in order to remove a huge osteophyte spur projecting into the spinal canal and producing a severe myelopathy. This unusual surgical route was used because the relevant interspace was inaccessible via the standard anterior approach due...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Di Lorenzo N,Fortuna A

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic endonasal approaches (EEA) to the skull base have significantly impacted the management of lesions located in the cranial base. Specifically, lesions arising from the anterior cranial fossa, such as pituitary macroadenomas, craniopharyngiomas meningiomas and craniofacial malignancies have benefited from the...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Almeida JP,De Andrade EJ,Vescan A,Zadeh G,Recinos PF,Kshettry VR,Gentili F

更新日期：2020-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Brain metastases are a common problem in solid malignancies and still represent a major cause of morbidity and mortality. With the ongoing improvement in systemic therapies, the expectations on the efficacy of brain metastases directed treatment options are growing. As local therapies against brain metastases continue...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Specht HM,Combs SE

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A radical surgery of spine metastases is not possible in many cases, especially by elder multi morbid patients. The modern CAVITY/coblation method offers a very good therapeutic alternative for such patients. The goal of this paper was to evaluate and present the method as well as the results of the treatmen...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Dabravolski D,EßER J,Lahm A,Merk H

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00