Abstract:
:This review provides historical and recent perspectives related to passive immunotherapy for high-grade gliomas. The authors discuss approaches that use lymphokine-activated killer cells, cytotoxic T lymphocytes, and monoclonal antibodies.
journal_name
Neurosurg Clin N Amjournal_title
Neurosurgery clinics of North Americaauthors
Nagasawa DT,Fong C,Yew A,Spasic M,Garcia HM,Kruse CA,Yang Idoi
10.1016/j.nec.2012.04.008subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2012-07-01 00:00:00pages
481-95issue
3eissn
1042-3680issn
1558-1349pii
S1042-3680(12)00047-2journal_volume
23pub_type
杂志文章,评审abstract::PET is an additional tool in the armamentarium to provide improved care to children and infants with epilepsy. It provides important lateralizing information noninvasively, thus avoiding the need for depth or subdural electrodes in most instances. It can be invaluable when CT and MR imaging do not show a structural le...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1995-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::In the hands of the inexperienced, endoscopic carpal tunnel release bears a substantial risk for neurovascular injury. For those thoroughly trained in this technique, it is a fast and elegant but also more expensive way to achieve carpal tunnel release. If performed uneventfully, it minimizes trauma and avoids a subst...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2008.07.023
更新日期:2009-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Shared decision making is a collaborative decision-making process between health care providers and patients or their surrogates, taking into account the best scientific evidence available while considering the patient's values, goals, and preferences. Decision aids are tools enabling SDM. This article discusses share...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2017.11.009
更新日期:2018-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is the leading cause of spinal cord impairment worldwide. Surgical intervention has been demonstrated to be effective and is becoming standard of care. Spine surgery, however, is costly and value needs to be demonstrated. This review serves to summarize the key health economic co...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2017.09.013
更新日期:2018-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::In this era of modern neurosurgery, we are able to provide adequate amelioration of disabling symptoms for the small subset of patients who have conditions that may make them unacceptable candidates for invasive stereotactic neurosurgical intervention. Gamma Knife radiosurgical thalamotomy is an effective and useful a...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1999-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::This article is an overview of the recent advances and cosmetic implications of various aspects of craniofacial surgery from a plastic surgical viewpoint. ...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s1042-3680(02)00021-9
更新日期:2002-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Intrathecal drug delivery has been well established an effective and safe method for the treatment of pain, including palliative cancer-related and chronic nonmalignant pain. In this article, we discuss the role of intrathecal pain therapy in the management of chronic, refractory nonmalignant pain. Common indications,...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2018.12.010
更新日期:2019-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::The combination of separation surgery and stereotactic body radiotherapy optimizes the treatment of metastatic spine tumors. The integration of SBRT into treatment paradigms produces superb local control rates and consequently has diminished the role of surgery from principle treatment to one of adjuvant therapy. Unde...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2019.11.001
更新日期:2020-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Pineoblastomas (PBs) represent the most aggressive of the pineal parenchymal tumors. Routine treatment consists of operative management of obstructive hydrocephalus and cerebrospinal fluid studies followed by maximal resection and adjuvant chemotherapy/radiotherapy, resulting in a median survival of 20 months. Importa...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2011.05.001
更新日期:2011-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::In adults, symptomatic scoliosis is usually a de novo primary degenerative deformity that develops in the fifth or sixth decade or an unrecognized or untreated idiopathic deformity with superimposed degeneration. The evaluation and treatment of adult scoliosis must focus on addressing patient symptoms while limiting t...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2006.05.002
更新日期:2006-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Mapping of cerebellar function by functional MRI now enables us not only to re-establish older anatomic findings of somatotopic representations but to gain new insights in the function of the cerebellum and its intimate relations of cerebral regions to serving sensorimotor function, sensory discrimination, and cogniti...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2004.07.008
更新日期:2005-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::This article defines open myelomeningocele and describes its development in the embryo. The anatomic features of the neural placode, pia-arachnoid, and dorsal versus ventral roots are well described. The surgical technique and prenatal and postnatal care are detailed. Anomalies associated with open myelomeningocele ar...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1995-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Intracranial metastases are the single most costly neurologic ailment. This article provides the clinician with detailed statements of the patterns of their appearance and tumors of origin. Most common causative cancers are of lung, breast, or melanoma origin. Aggressive therapies carry with them the risk of nervous s...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1996-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Intramedullary spinal cord tumors constitute 8% to 10% of all primary spinal cord tumors. The clinical presentation of primary spinal cord tumors is determined in part by the location of the tumor, and in nearly all clinical instances pain is the predominant presenting symptom. Motor disturbance is the next most commo...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2013.12.010
更新日期:2014-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::The randomized clinical trial is a treatment evaluation technique that has been available in clinical research since 1946. Its first application in neurosurgery seems to have occurred in 1960 by McKissock and colleagues. Neurosurgery has been slow to adopt the technique, particularly in the evaluation of surgical ther...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 历史文章,杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2001-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Computer-assisted medical imaging technology provides useful tools for the in vivo study of congenital craniofacial deformities. Using these tools, a standardized operation for infants with nonsyndromal unicoronal synostosis has been shown to consistently normalize orbital dimensions and decrease exocranial base angul...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1991-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::The middle fossa approach is useful for the removal of small acoustic tumors when hearing preservation is possible. This approach provides complete exposure of the contents of the internal auditory canal and positive facial nerve identification. Because access to the posterior fossa is limited, the middle fossa approa...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 传,古典文章,历史文章,杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2008.02.009
更新日期:2008-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Temporal lobe epilepsy is not a single clinicopathologic entity but a group of syndromes requiring different surgical solutions. Anatomic resections planned for the treatment of these syndromes are aimed at pathologic substrates minimizing ablation of normal tissue. Most of these procedures involve mesial and lateral ...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1993-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::The major changes in health care delivery today further cloud the perspectives of patient autonomy, participation, and justice and the ideals of the virtuous practice of medicine. A Workable Integrative Negotiation approach with COAST permeating the medical setting and health agenda, however, can help promote effectiv...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1995-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Many studies indicate that spinal canal decompression and stabilization lead to improved neurologic recovery in patients with incomplete neurologic deficits. It is recognized that surgical stabilization of unstable thoracolumbar injuries with complete neurologic deficit or without deficit reduces hospital stay, improv...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1997-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Management of anticoagulation and antiplatelet medications after neurosurgery can be complex, especially given that these patients have multiple medical comorbidities. In turn, neurosurgical patients are at high risk for the development of venous thromboembolism after surgery, so neurosurgeons must consider the use of...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2018.06.008
更新日期:2018-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Shunt failure remains a disheartening complication of shunt surgery. The number of adjustable factors in attempting to reduce the rate is small. The clinical presentation and timing of shunt malfunction are well documented. Although the shunt design trials have been negative to date, valves have important effects that...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:2001-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Lateral anterior column release (ACR) is a powerful extension of the minimally invasive lateral lumbar interbody fusion procedure that incorporates division of the anterior longitudinal ligament to allow manipulation of the anterior and middle spinal columns. The resulting surgical control permits restoration of signi...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2018.03.008
更新日期:2018-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Cancer-associated facial pain can be caused by a variety of pathologic conditions. Here the authors describe the symptoms and incidence of facial pain secondary to three separate anatomic subcategories of cancer. The authors subsequently discuss the effectiveness and drawbacks of the most common methods of treatment. ...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2016.02.009
更新日期:2016-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Cingulotomy can be helpful in certain patients with severe, disabling, and treatment-refractory major affective disorders, OCD, and chronic anxiety states. This form of psychosurgical treatment should only be carried out by an expert multidisciplinary team with experience in these disorders. Cingulotomy should be cons...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s1042-3680(02)00115-8
更新日期:2003-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Recent evidence supports the notion that the incidence of Cushing disease is higher than previously thought. Transphenoidal surgery, in the hands of experienced neurosurgeons, is currently considered the first-line treatment of choice. However, an examination of remission and recurrence rates in long-term follow-up st...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2012.06.012
更新日期:2012-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Skull base metastases (SBM) are rare among all tumors affecting the base of the skull. Because of their rarity, they have received limited attention in the published medical literature. Several clinical syndromes associated with SBM have been described. Knowledge of these syndromes and maintenance of a high index of s...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2010.08.005
更新日期:2011-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::5-Aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA)-induced tumor fluorescence can be used to identify tissue for resection using an adapted operating microscope. A multi-institutional clinical trial comparing fluorescence-guided versus white light tumor resection reported significant improvement in completeness of resection and 6-month pr...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.nec.2012.04.001
更新日期:2012-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Perioperative complications of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) are uncommon but potentially devastating. The authors review strategies aimed at minimizing morbidity of surgical treatment of carotid occlusive disease. Multiple components of the perioperative course of patients who undergo CEA must be tightly controlled to...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:2000-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Computed tomography-based stereotactic biopsy procedures for diagnosing intracranial tumors are common today. In addition, point stereotaxis is used to center a craniotomy over a superficial lesion or to find a deep one. Technical innovations have improved performance of these operations. The author describes the inst...
journal_title:Neurosurgery clinics of North America
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1990-10-01 00:00:00