Effects of cytokines on cultured microvascular endothelial cells derived from gerbil brain.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Thoracolumbar Injury Classification and Severity Score (TLICS) has been shown to be a valid tool for assessing the need for surgical intervention in adult patients. There is limited insight into its usefulness in children. OBJECTIVE:To assess the validity of the TLICS system in pediatric patients. METH...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Dawkins RL,Miller JH,Menacho ST,Ramadan OI,Lysek MC,Kuhn EN,Tubbs RS,Walker ML,Walters BC,Agee BS,Rozzelle CJ

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-four cases of cerebellar abscess, diagnosed by computed tomographic (CT) scanning, were managed according to a standard protocol during a 4-year period. Triple high dosage intravenous antibiotics were used, open catheter drainage of the abscess was instituted, and external ventricular drainage was added if obvi...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： van Dellen JR,Bullock R,Postma MH

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have recently introduced a new type of ultrasonic-based, three-dimensional ranging system for the localization of small handheld surgical tools to be used during operation in open stereotactic brain surgery. This targeting system has now been extensively laboratory tested during thousands of measuring cycles with a...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Horstmann GA,Reinhardt HF

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microsurgical resection of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) located in the language and motor cortex is associated with the risk of neurological deterioration, yet electrocortical stimulation mapping has not been widely used. OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate the usefulness of intraoperative mapping with language/...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Gabarrós A,Young WL,McDermott MW,Lawton MT

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The management of patients with a Chiari I malformation who present with headaches alone remains unclear. We studied the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow dynamics of Chiari I malformation patients presenting with headaches alone so as to identify headache types that are associated with CSF flow obstruction vers...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： McGirt MJ,Nimjee SM,Floyd J,Bulsara KR,George TM

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new model of subacute compression of the spinal cord is described. Using an expanding epidural mass, a gradual, progressive, and highly reproducible neurological deficit was induced in rats over a 7-day period, resulting in paraplegia. Studies of spinal cord edema, disruption of the blood-spinal cord barrier, and so...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Arbit E,Galicich W,Galicich JH,Lau N

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cerebrovascular pressure reactivity is the principal mechanism of cerebral autoregulation. Assessment of cerebral autoregulation can be performed by using the mean flow index (Mx) based on transcranial Doppler ultrasonography. Cerebrovascular pressure reactivity can be monitored by using the pressure reactiv...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Budohoski KP,Czosnyka M,de Riva N,Smielewski P,Pickard JD,Menon DK,Kirkpatrick PJ,Lavinio A

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Delayed ischemic neurological deficit (DIND) remains a major unsolved problem in the management of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). For many years, the complications reported with acute aneurysm surgery caused surgeons to operate late after SAH. In a 42-month-period, we managed 146 patients with aneurysm and/...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Medlock MD,Dulebohn SC,Elwood PW

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carotid blowout syndrome (CBS) is a life-threatening emergency resulting from compromise of the carotid artery caused by malignancy in the head and neck. OBJECTIVE:To report our experience with covered stents for the prevention or treatment of carotid blowout syndrome secondary to head and neck cancer to as...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Gaynor BG,Haussen DC,Ambekar S,Peterson EC,Yavagal DR,Elhammady MS

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of intrathecal tissue plasminogen activator administered at times from 0 to 72 hours after subarachnoid hemorrhage on the development of cerebral vasospasm in primates was examined. Thirty monkeys were randomly assigned into one of five equal groups: a control group that underwent subarachnoid hemorrhage al...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Findlay JM,Weir BK,Kanamaru K,Grace M,Baughman R

更新日期：1990-02-01 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：:A case of bilateral ophthalmic artery aneurysm of traumatic origin is discussed. The patient presented with progressive loss of vision, memory deficit, and expressive aphasia. A computed tomographic scan revealed enhancing lesions near the region of the optic chiasm. The diagnosis of cerebral aneurysm was confirmed by...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Hahn YS,McLone DG

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A craniotomy with direct cortical/subcortical stimulation either awake or under general anesthesia (GA) present 2 approaches for removing eloquent region tumors. With a reported higher prevalence of intraoperative seizures occurring during awake resections of perirolandic lesions, oftentimes, surgery under G...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Eseonu CI,Rincon-Torroella J,ReFaey K,Lee YM,Nangiana J,Vivas-Buitrago T,Quiñones-Hinojosa A

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been a renewed interest in manned spaceflight due to endeavors by private and government agencies. Publicized goals include manned trips to or colonization of Mars. These missions will likely be of long duration, exceeding existing records for human exposure to extra-terrestrial conditions. Participants will...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Panesar SS,Fernandez-Miranda JC,Kliot M,Ashkan K

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred fifteen burr hole defects were filled with sterilized human cadaver skull in 45 patients ranging in age between 10 and 88 years. One to 6 allogeneic skull discs per patient were placed in all areas of the calvaria. The length of postoperative observation ranges between 6 months and 5 years. No instances of...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Prolo DJ,Gutierrez RV,DeVine JS,Oklund SA

更新日期：1984-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:Dural sinus thrombosis can lead to intracranial venous hypertension and can be complicated by intracranial hemorrhage. We present a case report of a patient who underwent endovascular recanalization and stenting of a thrombosed occipital sinus. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:A 13-year-old patient with ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Malek AM,Higashida RT,Balousek PA,Phatouros CC,Smith WS,Dowd CF,Halbach VV

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wound infection after lumbar, thoracic, or cervical laminectomies is a rare but potentially devastating complication. It can range in severity from superficial wound infection to an extensive wound dehiscence. The usual treatment of these wounds consists of intensive local care, debridement, and appropriate antibiotic...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Shektman A,Granick MS,Solomon MP,Black P,Nair S

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the hyperacute histological and immunohistochemical effects of stereotactic proton beam irradiation of the rat hippocampus. METHODS:Nine rats underwent proton beam radiosurgery of one hippocampus with nominal doses of cobalt-2, -12, and -60 Gray equivalents (n = 3 each). Control animals (n = 3) were...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Brisman JL,Cosgrove GR,Thornton AF,Beer T,Bradley-Moore M,Shay CT,Hedley-Whyte ET,Cole AJ

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Moyamoya is a rare disorder that involves steno-occlusive arterial changes of the anterior circulation, along with proliferative development of basal arterial collaterals. It is either idiopathic (called moyamoya disease) or the result of a specific underlying condition such as atherosclerosis, radiation therapy, or s...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Arias EJ,Derdeyn CP,Dacey RG Jr,Zipfel GJ

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present two cases of false aneurysm after carotid endarterectomy with primary arteriotomy closure. In both cases, infection appeared to be the precipitating cause. Both lesions were repaired with a saphenous vein patch graft, but infection in one patient persisted, and recurrence of a false aneurysm required ligati...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Branch CL Jr,Davis CH Jr

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although waterjet dissection has been well evaluated in intracranial pathologies, little is known of its qualities in peripheral nerve surgery. Theoretically, the precise dissection qualities could support the separation of nerves from adjacent tissues and improve the preservation of nerve integrity in perip...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Tschan CA,Keiner D,Müller HD,Schwabe K,Gaab MR,Krauss JK,Sommer C,Oertel J

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty patients who underwent early aneurysm surgery--that is, surgery within 72 hours after rupture--underwent further follow-up examination including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain and a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment. Significant statistical correlation between tissue loss as seen on a l...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Romner B,Sonesson B,Ljunggren B,Brandt L,Säveland H,Holtås S

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Interventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allows neurosurgeons to interactively perform surgery using MRI guidance. High-field strength (1.5-T) imaging permits exceptional observation of intracranial and spinal pathological features. The development of this technology and its application to a variety of...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Hall WA,Liu H,Martin AJ,Pozza CH,Maxwell RE,Truwit CL

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of solitary neurogenic tumors of the brachial plexus unassociated with von Recklinghausen's disease are presented. One patient had a malignant schwannoma. The lesion of the other patient was benign and was diagnosed pathologically as a plexiform neurofibroma. These uncommon neurogenic tumors of the brachial ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Richardson RR,Siqueira EB,Oi S,Nunez C

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Treatment of 11 patients with aneurysms or arteriovenous fistulae of the craniocervical arteries with stent grafts. METHODS:Peripheral stent grafts were deployed in two extracranial internal carotid arteries. Coronary stent grafts were used to treat two giant aneurysms, five direct carotid-cavernous fistulae...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Felber S,Henkes H,Weber W,Miloslavski E,Brew S,Kühne D

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is an effective option in the management of brain metastases, offering improved overall survival to whole-brain radiation therapy (WBRT). However, given the need for active surveillance and the possibility of repeated interventions for local/distant brain recurrences, the bala...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Warsi NM,Karmur BS,Brar K,Moraes FY,Tsang DS,Laperriere N,Kondziolka D,Mansouri A

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe a new suction device with prehensile properties that has proved itself particularly useful in the removal of certain types of tumor, especially extramedullary. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Cantore G,Ciappetta P

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Haemophilus influenzae meningitis in the presence of a cerebrospinal fluid shunt has been reported uncommonly. Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis, the most common etiological agents, are usually acquired by contiguous spread from an intraoperative or perioperative source. These infections usually occ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Petrak RM,Pottage JC Jr,Harris AA,Levin S

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lumbar spine degenerative pathologies are prevalent in the United States. The health benefit of spine surgery in the elderly has been questioned. OBJECTIVE:To compare effectiveness, morbidity, and quality of care associated with surgical management of degenerative lumbar spinal disorders in elderly vs nonel...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： McGirt MJ,Parker SL,Hilibrand A,Mummaneni P,Glassman SD,Devin CJ,Asher AL

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the distribution of intracranial arachnoid cysts in a large and nonbiased patient population. METHODS:One hundred twenty-six patients with 132 arachnoid cysts were studied. Patients were consecutively referred to our department during a 10-year period from a well-defined geographical area with a sta...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Wester K

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00