Interaction of metallic neurosurgical implants with magnetic resonance imaging at 1.5 Tesla as a cause of image distortion and of hazardous movement of the implant.

abstract：AIMS:We performed a retrospective non-randomized study to analyze the results of microsurgery of acoustic neuromas (AN) using two different flexible hand-held laser fibers, CO2 (Omniguide(®)) and 2μ-Thulium (Revolix jr(®)). METHODS:From September 2010 to June 2015, 84 patients suffering from AN have been operated on w...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Mastronardi L,Cacciotti G,Scipio ED,Parziale G,Roperto R,Tonelli MP,Carpineta E

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bilateral high signal emitting areas in the globus pallidus surrounded by low signal emitting areas have been described as a typical MRI finding in Hallervorden-Spatz disease (HSD). We made a diagnosis of HSD in an 11-year-old girl with progressive dystonia of 4 years duration who showed these typical MRI abnormalitie...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Brouwer OF,Laboyrie PM,Peters AC,Vielvoye GJ

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the changes in the management of aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) in a single neurosurgical unit in the UK, following the publication of the international subarachnoid aneurysm trial (ISAT). METHODS:The presentation, investigations, treatments and outcome data of all patients admitted with...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Gnanalingham KK,Apostolopoulos V,Barazi S,O'Neill K

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 27-year-old male had experienced an episode of severe headache and nausea, sometimes accompanied by an inability to name objects. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a huge cyst within the left temporal lobe and a high degree of brain shift by it. A small round mass, which appeared to be a mural nodule, was located in...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Ueno Y,Tanaka A,Nakayama Y,Nomoto Y

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient presented with selective paralysis of the arms after having sustained a fall. X-ray of the cervical spine showed a type II odontoid fracture with posterior atlantoaxial dislocation. The diagnosis in the emergency room was cruciate paralysis, which is frequently associated with fractures of axis and/or atlas....

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Inamasu J,Hori S,Ohsuga F,Aikawa N

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Motor imagery (MI) impairment has been reported in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). The present study was designed to investigate neural evidence for MI impairment and its relationship to working memory in MS patients. METHODS:The study participants included 24 early stage MS patients (age: 22-40/m...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Tabrizi YM,Mazhari S,Nazari MA,Zangiabadi N,Sheibani V,Azarang S

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to retrospectively examine 36 cases of bilateral cervical facet dislocations (BCFD) of the lower cervical spine who were at risk for respiratory deterioration. METHODS:The cases of 36 subjects with BCFD of the lower cervical spine who failed to achieve closed reduction were retrospectively ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Ye ZW,Yang SH,Chen BJ,Xiong LM,Xu JZ,He QY

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autosomal dominant familial spastic paraparesis (AD-FSP) is a genetically heterogeneous disorder of the central nervous system characterized by a progressive spasticity of the legs. One gene causing AD-FSP (FSP1) has recently been mapped to chromosome 14q, another gene (FSP2) to chromosome 2p, and a third gene (FSP3) ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Bruyn RP,van Veen MM,Kremer H,Scheltens PH,Padberg GW

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Activation of the inflammatory cascade is a known pathophysiologic process in severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) with yet non-standardized scientific data regarding relationship to outcome. The understanding of the time course of expression of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarker levels following severe TBI i...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Nwachuku EL,Puccio AM,Adeboye A,Chang YF,Kim J,Okonkwo DO

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The study is aimed at evaluating neuroendoscopic procedures in the management of various intra-cranial intra-ventricular lesions. METHODS:We retrospectively review 24 consecutive patients harboring various intra-ventricular lesions with or without associated hydrocephalus, operated and managed by the author...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Najjar MW,Azzam NI,Baghdadi TS,Turkmani AH,Skaf G

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The diagnosis and the surgical removal of a brain tumor can have serious impact on the quality of life of a patient. The question rises, whether having more or just less memories of the procedure is better for coping with such an event. Furthermore, for preoperative information of future patients it is impor...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： van Ark TJ,Klimek M,de Smalen P,Vincent AJPE,Stolker RJ

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The motor response of the Glasgow 'coma' scale is readily learned by nurses and doctors. It can be used as a reliable indicator of changes in the state of a comatose patient, as there is a high agreement rate between different observers. ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Braakman R,Avezaat CJ,Maas AI,Roel M,Schouten HJ

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a hyperkinetic movement disorder induced by dopamine receptor blocking drugs (DRBDs). TD typically presents with stereotypy or dystonia, but may also cause akathisia, myoclonus, or tremor. However, no detailed reports of gait abnormalities have been documented. We report three patients expos...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Kuo SH,Jankovic J

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 62 year-old male patient presented with isolated oculomotor nerve palsy following a small infarction of the medial ventral midbrain, documented by magnetic resonance imaging. There was a 12-year history of hypertension, but no diabetes mellitus. Angiography revealed atherosclerosis of the paramedian mesencephalic ar...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Murakami M,Kitano I,Hitoshi Y,Ushio Y

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the usefulness of serum and CSF adenosine deaminase (ADA) activity for the diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis (TBM) from other meningitis. METHODS:We studied CSF and serum ADA activity for 83 cases of TBM, 148 of bacterial meningitis (BM), and 262 of viral or aseptic meningitis. RESULTS:The mea...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Cho BH,Kim BC,Yoon GJ,Choi SM,Chang J,Lee SH,Park MS,Shin JH,Kim MK,Cho KH

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective review of 106 cases of intradural tumors of the cauda equina are presented, subdivided into 5 groups according to their histological characteristics. For each group the clinical course and long-term postoperative results were analyzed: it emerged that differential diagnosis between neurinomas, meningio...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Cervoni L,Celli P,Cantore G,Fortuna A

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the medical and psychosocial experiences of 59 patients with idiopathic spasmodic torticollis (ST) by means of a structured questionnaire. The results generally corresponded with those of other studies in the literature. Diagnosis is delayed in many patients, and ST negatively influences the patients' soc...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： van Herwaarden GM,Anten HW,Hoogduin CA,Niewold JU,Roos RA,Speelman JD,van Weerden TW,Horstink MW

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Ruptured aneurysms arising from non-branching sites of the internal carotid artery (ICA) are often difficult to treat by neck clipping or endosaccular coiling. We discuss the feasibility of simple endovascular ICA ligation or trapping to treat aneurysms. METHODS:Data from eleven patients were retrospectively...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Hoya K,Tanaka Y,Uchida T,Takano I,Nagaishi M,Kowata K,Hyodo A,Yoshimoto Y

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To confirm the reported findings and clarify unknown clinical features of Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS)-associated neuropathy and design appropriate treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We assessed the clinical features of 6 patients with CSS-associated neuropathy. RESULTS:Mononeuritis multiplex was present in 4 ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Nakamura M,Yabe I,Yaguchi H,Kishimoto R,Mito Y,Fujiki N,Houzen H,Tsuji-Akimoto S,Niino M,Sasaki H

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the possible mechanism of neointimal formation in Moyamoya disease, we histologically examined the superficial temporal arteries and also investigated cultured smooth muscle cells (SMCs) from the arteries. Intimal thickening of the scalp arteries developed significantly at an early age in Moyamoya patie...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Aoyagi M,Fukai N,Yamamoto M,Matsushima Y,Yamamoto K

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to objectively assess the patients' acceptance for awake craniotomy in a group of neurosurgical patients, who underwent this procedure for removal of lesions in or close to eloquent brain areas. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients acceptance for awake craniotomy under local anesthesia an...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Wrede KH,Stieglitz LH,Fiferna A,Karst M,Gerganov VM,Samii M,von Gösseln HH,Lüdemann WO

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) as part of bone cement is a widely used material in the context of orthopaedic implants and also in cranioplasty. Although PMMA is characterised by excellent biocompatibility with low intrinsic toxicity and inflammatory activation, a minor portion of patients develop allergic reactions. ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Gautschi OP,Schlett CL,Fournier JY,Cadosch D

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Hardware-related infection remains a major problem in patients with neurostimulation systems. The role of bacterial colonization and the formation of biofilm on the surface of implanted devices remain unclear. Here, we analysed the incidence of bacterial DNA on the surface of implantable pulse generators (IPG...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Hong B,Winkel A,Stumpp N,Abdallat M,Saryyeva A,Runge J,Stiesch M,Krauss JK

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines for multiple sclerosis (MS) recommend the time from initial presentation to first neurological evaluation to be no longer than 6 weeks, and a further 6 weeks until any necessary investigations are completed. The aim of this study was...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Adamec I,Barun B,Gabelić T,Zadro I,Habek M

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Concurrent small vessel, intracranial and extracranial large artery disease (SLAD) is common in Asian but its impact on cognitive and functional outcomes is unclear. We aimed to evaluate the clinical, cognitive and functional outcomes in ischemic stroke patients with SLAD. METHODS:Chinese ischem...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Man BL,Fu YP,Wong A,Chan YY,Lam W,Hui AC,Leung WH,Mok V,Wong KS

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze long-term results and to determine prognostic factors on seizure outcome in a series of patients with temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) who underwent anteromedial temporal lobectomy (AMTL). MATERIALS AND METHODS:From 1995 to 1998 forty-two patients suffering from non-lesional TLE underwent tailored AMT...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Roberti F,Potolicchio SJ,Caputy AJ

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The management of patients suffering traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the context of multiple significant trauma represents one of the most challenging scenarios in trauma critical care. The identification of risk factors, utilizing large national databases, may help in developing medical strategies and health...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Dharia A,Lacci JV,Gupte N,Seifi A

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 33-year-old woman, with a 7-year clinical history of invasive thymoma treated at ages 26 and 30 years by thymectomy and radiation, presented with a generalized convulsion and loss of consciousness. Following the seizure there was no neurological deficit and normal tendon reflexes. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Okita K,Matsukawa N,Hattori M,Yamada K,Takada K,Yamawaki T,Yoshida M,Hashizume Y,Ojika K

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An increasing number of patients referred for neuroimaging studies unrelated to multiple sclerosis (MS) are found to have incidental lesions suggestive of MS in their nervous systems but many such patients do not develop clinical symptoms and signs and remain as "subclinical MS" (SCMS). MRI and cerebrospinal fluid (CS...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Siva A

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Comorbid cerebrovascular disease (CVD) can occur in idiopathic Parkinson's disease (IPD) but its reported prevalence varies considerably. CVD may alter the clinical presentation, course and prognosis in IPD. We aimed to determine the prevalence of radiological and clinical CVD in a neurology clinic IPD population. We ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Patel M,Coutinho C,Emsley HC

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00