Contribution to the problem of giant cell astrocytomas.

abstract：:CSF hydrocele as a complication of migration or extrusion of the peritoneal end of the V-P shunt has rarely been reported. Here the case of a 6 month old infant, born at 28 weeks gestational age, is reported. The baby was noted to have scrotal swelling, exacerbated by crying, two months after insertion of ventriculope...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Ammar A,Ibrahim AW,Nasser M,Rashid M

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Torticollis is either congenital or acquired in childhood. Acquired torticollis is not a diagnosis but rather a sign of an underlying disorder. The causes of acquired torticollis include ligamentous, muscular, osseous, ocular, psychiatric, and neurologic disorders and may be a symptom of significant abnormalities of t...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Kumandaş S,Per H,Gümüş H,Tucer B,Yikilmaz A,Kontaş O,Coşkun A,Kurtsoy A

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to study the clinical characteristics of intraventricular meningiomas, we analyzed retrospectively 25 patients and reviewed the literature with regard to incidence, clinical manifestation, imaging features, preoperative diagnosis, surgical findings, and histopathological results. Intraventricular meningiomas ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Liu M,Wei Y,Liu Y,Zhu S,Li X

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical access to deep intracranial lesions causing the least amount of iatrogenic trauma to the surrounding brain tissue remains a challenging task. In this article, we evaluate the use of a set of sequential tubes that dilate and provide retraction of the overlying brain tissue acting as a surgical corridor for dee...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Almenawer SA,Crevier L,Murty N,Kassam A,Reddy K

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proximally located posterior communicating artery (PCoA) aneurysms, projecting postero-laterally in proximity to the tentorium, may pose a technical challenge for microsurgical clipping due to obscuration of the proximal aneurysmal neck by the anterior petroclinoid fold. We describe an efficacious technique utilizing ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Nossek E,Setton A,Dehdashti AR,Chalif DJ

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report our experience with the anterior subtemporal approach for the posterior communicating artery aneurysm protruding posteriorly. Between 2000 and 2005, seven patients with posterior communicating artery aneurysm were operated on through the anterior subtemporal approach. The approach provided a better view than...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Horiuchi T,Nakagawa F,Tanaka Y,Miyama H,Hongo K

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 63 cases of clinical definite or suspected MS we compared the results of CSF analysis, VEP, BAEP, CT scanning without and after double dose contrast, in 17 cases also those of MRT. We found that CSF analysis had the highest rate of abnormal findings, followed by MRT. VEP and CT with double dose contrast showed simi...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Weitze C,Hertel G,Brittner W

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Direct delivery of antibiotics to the ventricular system offers an alternative for the management of nosocomial meningitis. However, the available literature frequently results in controversial findings regarding its safety. The present meta-analysis aimed at summarizing the risk of local complications after the admin...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Brotis AG,Churis I,Karvouniaris M

更新日期：2019-12-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional activity, metabolism and blood flow are locally heterogeneous in the brain, but tightly coupled. This adjustment occurs in two different ways: 1. Short-term, dynamic coupling mediated by local vasoactive factors that ensure second-to-second regulation. 2. Long-term, static coupling apparently mediated by ca...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Kuschinsky W

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review encompassing the syndromes associated with the lower cranial nerves (LCNs). We will discuss the anatomy of some of these syndromes and the historical contributors after whom they were named. The LCNs can be affected individually or in combination, since th...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Gutierrez S,Warner T,McCormack E,Werner C,Mathkour M,Iwanaga J,Uz A,Dumont AS,Tubbs RS

更新日期：2020-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：:The vasodilatory calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is excessively released after spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage (sSAH) and modulates psycho-behavioral function. In this pilot study, we prospectively analyzed the treatment-specific differences in the secretion of endogenous CGRP into cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Bründl E,Proescholdt M,Störr EM,Schödel P,Bele S,Höhne J,Zeman F,Brawanski A,Schebesch KM

更新日期：2020-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) are frequently complicated by acute cardiac dysfunctions, including cardiac wall motion abnormality (WMA). Massive release of catecholamine into the systemic circulation after aneurysmal rupture is believed to result in WMA, and poor-grade SAH seems to be the most...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Sugimoto K,Inamasu J,Kato Y,Yamada Y,Ganaha T,Oheda M,Hattori N,Watanabe E,Ozaki Y,Hirose Y

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Direct electrical stimulation (DES) of the optic radiation (OR) during an awake tumor resection has been repeatedly reported. In all cases, visual function monitoring was performed in patients with open eyes which were looking at a picture. We report a new modification of the standard method, OR stimulation in patient...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Steňo A,Hollý V,Fabian M,Kuniak M,Timárová G,Steňo J

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pattern of hormone secretion by human pituitary tumours in cell or explant culture has been shown to be of value in establishing the nature of the tissue. There was complete agreement between the diagnosis reached by conventional immunocytochemical techniques and by examining the secretion of hormones in culture. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Adams EF,Mashiter K

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 112 comatose patients somatosensory, visual and auditory evoked potentials were registered within 36 hours after the onset of coma or admission. Main causes of coma were head injury, and intracerebral and subarachnoid haemorrhage. The initial bilateral loss of any evoked potential was associated with a mortality of...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Firsching R,Frowein RA

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The endoscope has become an essential tool for transsphenoidal pituitary surgeries because of the panoramic view and the ability to visualize structures beyond the direct line of vision. However, the regular dedicated instruments for these surgeries sometimes do not reach the areas visualized by an angled endoscope, a...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Kawamata T,Amano K,Hori T

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemodynamic parameters play a significant role in the development of cerebral aneurysms. Parameters such as wall shear stress (WSS) or velocity could change in time and may contribute to aneurysm growth and rupture. However, the hemodynamic changes at the rupture location remain unclear because it is difficult to obta...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Sejkorová A,Dennis KD,Švihlová H,Petr O,Lanzino G,Hejčl A,Dragomir-Daescu D

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifteen cases of chronic vegetative state (CVS), following severe head injury and lasting for two years or more, are reported. Vegetative state, in most instances after a period of coma, consists of a return of wakefulness accompanied by an apparent total lack of higher mental activity. A protracted period of vegetati...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Danze F,Brule JF,Haddad K

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe a case of hemifacial spasm associated with Marfan's syndrome. A 24-year-old-woman suffered from left hemifacial spasm for 6 years. She had undergone surgical treatments for bilateral ectopia lentis and kyphoscoliosis in the second decade of life. She also had unusually long and slim limbs with ara...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Nagatani T,Inao S,Yoshida J

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Expandable vertebral body replacement cages (VBRs) have been widely used for reconstruction of the thoracolumbar spine following corpectomy. However, their use in the cervical spine is less common, and currently, no expandable cages on the market are cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for use i...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Elder BD,Lo SF,Kosztowski TA,Goodwin CR,Lina IA,Locke JE,Witham TF

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this systematic review is to create an overview of the literature on the comparison of navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation (nTMS) as a mapping tool to the current gold standard, which is (intraoperative) direct cortical stimulation (DCS) mapping. A search in the databases of PubMed, EMBASE, an...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Jeltema HR,Ohlerth AK,de Wit A,Wagemakers M,Rofes A,Bastiaanse R,Drost G

更新日期：2020-10-03 00:00:00

abstract：:A primary xanthomatous tumor is very rare in the central nervous system (CNS). Here we report the case of a fibroxanthoma arising from the dura mater of the cerebrum that demonstrated no systemic disease or metabolic abnormalities. A 19-month-old, otherwise healthy boy was found to have an enlarged head. Magnetic reso...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Miyazono M,Nishio S,Morioka T,Hamada Y,Fukui M,Yanai S

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In spite of recent advancements in the management of ruptured aneurysm, there are still controversies as to how to threat the patients in serious conditions, one of these concerning whether to operate patients admitted with symptomatic vasospasm (vasospasm on admission) and when. While early surgery may protect patien...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Fujii Y,Takahashi A,Ezura M,Mizoi K

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A unique case of suprasellar dermoid cyst and familial hypercholesterolemia in a child is reported. Such an association, which strengthens the congenital hypothesis of dermoid cysts, could be a manifestation of a complex dyslipidemic inherited syndrome, at least in children. Surgical removal of the dermoid cyst which ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Lunardi P,Missori P

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We previously introduced a novel noninvasive technique of intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring in children with open fontanelles. Within this study, we describe the first clinical implementation and results of this new technique in management of children with hydrocephalus caused by intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH)...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Behmanesh B,Gessler F,Dubinski D,Quick-Weller J,Cattani A,Schubert-Bast S,Seifert V,Konczalla J,Freiman TM

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Different disorders may produce irreducible atlanto-axial dislocation with compression of the ventral spinal cord. Among the surgical approaches available for a such condition, the transoral resection of the odontoid process is the most often used. The aim of this anatomical study is to demonstrate the possibility of ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Messina A,Bruno MC,Decq P,Coste A,Cavallo LM,de Divittis E,Cappabianca P,Tschabitscher M

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experimental brain tumours were produced in cats by stereotactic implantation of 4 million suspended cells of a rat glioma clone into the internal capsule. Three weeks after implantation a spherical tumour developed with a diameter of up to 10 mm which was surrounded by vasogenic white matter oedema. In untreated anim...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Matsuoka Y,Hossmann KA

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, a bioactive glass ceramic (BGC) has been developed for use as intervertebral cages for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). However, the effectiveness and safety of BGC cages remain to be evaluated. We completed a retrospective comparison of the radiological and clinical outcomes of 36 patients (5...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Kim HC,Oh JK,Kim DS,Roh JS,Kim TW,An SB,Jeon HS,Shin DA,Yi S,Kim KN,Yoon DH,Ha Y

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many immune responses are controlled by genes of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC). In humans these include the loci encoding the HLA-A, -B, -C, -DR, -DQ, and -DP antigens, and many diseases have been linked with these. However, little information is available about any connection between malignant tumors and...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Nitta T,Ebato M,Sato K

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A multidimensional concept of diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders is presented. Major contributions to basic research come from pharmacological experiments. Clinical outcome in treatment of endogenous depression can be assessed by rating scales and psychophysiological tests and correlated with the serum level ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Bergener M,Hesse C

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00