Growth factor biology and oncogene activation in human gliomas and their implications for specific therapeutic concepts.

abstract：:The outcome after single or staged stereotactic thalamotomies in 17 patients with dystonia and 2 patients with hemiballismus is reviewed. All patients were severely disabled by their movement disorders despite optimal pharmacological therapies. Eight of the patients with dystonia (47%) showed moderate improvement imme...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Cardoso F,Jankovic J,Grossman RG,Hamilton WJ

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review our experience of managing idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) during the 6-year period from 2002 to 2007, when intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring was part of the diagnostic workup. METHODS:The review includes all iNPH patients undergoing diagnostic ICP monitoring during the years 2...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Eide PK,Sorteberg W

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcomatous transformation of the enchondromas is a well-known complication of Ollier's disease, and nonsarcomatous malignancies have usually been associated with Maffucci's syndrome. Only 13 cases of multiple enchondromatosis associated with intracranial gliomas have been described, 5 of which were in patients with O...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Chang S,Prados MD

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stereotactic instillation of absolute alcohol into the sella turcica for pituitary destruction was carried out in 29 patients divided into two groups. Seventeen with prostatic carcinoma underwent a total of 19 injections with 94% good to excellent results that persisted throughout the remainder of the patient's life-s...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Levin AB,Katz J,Benson RC,Jones AG

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:Cerebral ischemia is the most worrisome perioperative complication of carotid endarterectomy (CEA). The stroke rate occurring with CEA is estimated to range from 2.3 to 6.3%. Numerous treatment options are available to the neurosurgeon in this scenario, although no "gold standard" exists. CLIN...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Barkhoudarian G,Ali MJ,Deveikis J,Thompson BG

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Because more women with cerebrospinal fluid shunts are surviving to child-bearing age, neurosurgeons, obstetricians, and other health care professionals require information about the care of these patients, especially during pregnancy and delivery. The purpose of this study was to gather comprehensive data fr...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Bradley NK,Liakos AM,McAllister JP 2nd,Magram G,Kinsman S,Bradley MK

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine if a window of time could be defined during which angioplasty would be most effective in reversing neurological decline and ultimately improving outcome. METHODS:Of a group of 466 patients, 93 underwent endovascular management of clinical vasospasm that was medically refractory. Eighty-four of ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Rosenwasser RH,Armonda RA,Thomas JE,Benitez RP,Gannon PM,Harrop J

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have used three-dimensional reconstruction magnetic resonance imaging techniques to understand the anatomic complexity of operative brain lesions and to improve preoperative surgical planning. We report our experience with 14 cases, including intra- and extra-axial tumors and a vascular malformation. In each case, ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kikinis R,Gleason PL,Moriarty TM,Moore MR,Alexander E 3rd,Stieg PE,Matsumae M,Lorensen WE,Cline HE,Black PM,Jolesz FA

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuroendovascular embolization represents a critical component of the multidisciplinary management of cerebral arteriovenous malformations. Safe and effective embolization may be performed only in the context of a well-designed, rational treatment plan that is fundamentally based on a clear understanding of the natura...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Fiorella D,Albuquerque FC,Woo HH,McDougall CG,Rasmussen PA

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study interhemispheric differences of somatosensory evoked field (SEF) characteristics and the spatial distribution of equivalent current dipole sources in patients with unilateral hemispheric lesions around the central sulcus region. METHODS:In 17 patients with perirolandic lesions, averaged somatosensor...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Willemse RB,de Munck JC,van't Ent D,Ris P,Baayen JC,Stam CJ,Vandertop WP

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In this literature review, the authors analyze data from previously published studies that evaluated neutral upright spinal alignment (NUSA) from the occiput to the pelvis in asymptomatic individuals. Based on the data for NUSA in asymptomatic volunteers, a new classification is proposed for spinal deformity....

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kuntz C 4th,Shaffrey CI,Ondra SL,Durrani AA,Mummaneni PV,Levin LS,Pettigrew DB

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A number of publications suggest that there are seasonal influences on the incidence of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Most series agree on a peak incidence during springtime. Meteorological influences have been assumed to be obvious explanations for seasonal variations. Furthermore, the perceived clustering ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Beseoglu K,Hänggi D,Stummer W,Steiger HJ

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors discuss the indications for both elective and emergency carotid endarterectomy. Reports on the surgical treatment of asymptomatic bruit and contralateral carotid stenosis are reviewed. The results of endarterectomy for symptomatic carotid disease, including transient ischemic attacks, acute neurological de...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Loftus CM,Quest DO

更新日期：1983-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rare and serious complication of ventriculoperitoneal shunt is reported. A huge intraventricular hematoma was confirmed by computed tomography scanning and autopsy. This is the first report of such a complication in a newborn with hydrocephalus. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kuwamura K,Kokunai T

更新日期：1982-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the biomechanical behavior of lumbar interbody instrumentation techniques using titanium cages as either transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) or anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), with and without posterior pedicle fixation. METHODS:Six fresh-frozen lumbar spines (L1-L5) were loaded w...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Niemeyer TK,Koriller M,Claes L,Kettler A,Werner K,Wilke HJ

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent strategies for treatment of basilar invagination (BI) and atlantoaxial dislocation (AAD) are based on simultaneous posterior reduction and fixation. OBJECTIVE:To describe new modifications of the procedure distraction, compression, extension, and reduction (DCER), ie, joint remodeling (JRM) and extra...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Chandra PS,Prabhu M,Goyal N,Garg A,Chauhan A,Sharma BS

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:Intracranial solitary fibrous tumors have been described previously, but intraventricular solitary fibrous tumors are extremely rare. We present what is, to our knowledge, the first reported case of solitary fibrous tumor in the third ventricle. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:A 63-year-old man presente...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Koçak A,Cayli SR,Saraç K,Aydin NE

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Embolization before stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVM) has been shown to negatively affect obliteration rates, but its impact on the risks of radiosurgery-induced complications and latency period hemorrhage is poorly defined. OBJECTIVE:To determine, in a case-cont...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Oermann EK,Ding D,Yen CP,Starke RM,Bederson JB,Kondziolka D,Sheehan JP

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A model of rat arteriovenous fistula (AVF) was created using a proximal common carotid artery to distal external jugular vein anastomosis. Anatomical dissections revealed that the external jugular vein is the primary vessel draining intracranial venous blood. Physiological measurements were made with the AVF open and ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Bederson JB,Wiestler OD,Brüstle O,Roth P,Frick R,Yaşargil MG

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:The presence of a residual arteriovenous malformation (AVM) on postoperative angiograms is typically an indication for prompt return to the operating room to complete resection, because of the risk of early hemorrhage. This approach, however, may involve risks of neurological deficits when the ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Bendok BR,Getch CC,Ali MJ,Parish T,Batjer HH

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravenously enhanced computed tomography (CT) was used in patients in whom the differential diagnosis between recurrent herniated disc and postoperative scar was considered. Enhanced CT images demonstrated postoperative herniated discs more accurately than clinical criteria, myelography, or plain or postmetrizamide ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Schell GR,Modesti LM,Cacayorin ED

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of subependymoma of the spinal cord in the cervical region is presented. Our experience with this patient and the seven cases of spinal cord subependymoma previously reported show that this tumor predominates in the cervical region and in males (3:1). Although radical removal is considered the rational goal of ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Vaquero J,Martinez R,Vegazo I,Pontón P

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:: The US health care system is struggling with rising costs, poor outcomes, waste, and inefficiency. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act represents a substantial effort to improve access and emphasizes value-based care. Value in health care has been defined as health outcomes for the patient per dollar spen...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Smith TR,Rambachan A,Cote D,Cybulski G,Laws ER

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While multiple new larger-bore aspiration catheters have been introduced for stroke thrombectomy, sizeable cohort outcome studies are lacking along with meaningful comparative studies to evaluate whether they represent a clinically relevant improvement compared to predecessors. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate compara...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Gross BA,Hudson JS,Tonetti DA,Desai SM,Lang MJ,Jadhav AP,Jankowitz BT,Jovin TG

更新日期：2020-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary leptomeningeal gliomatosis (PLG) is a poorly recognized tumor of the central nervous system. OBJECTIVE:To describe the histopathological, immunohistochemical, and molecular features of PLG. METHODS:Results of our multicentric retrospective study of 6 PLG cases (3 pediatric and 3 adult) were compare...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Tauziede-Espariat A,Maues de Paula A,Pages M,Laquerriere A,Caietta E,Delpont B,Viennet G,Medeiros de Bustos E,Moulin T,Barnerias C,Vauleon E,Grill J,Chiforeanu D,Vasiljevic A,Varlet P

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to describe a modified technique for the reduction and stabilization of unstable Jefferson fractures. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:We present the case of an isolated unstable Jefferson fracture in a 33-year-old woman. The patient was the victim of a motor vehicle accident. Her neurological examination was...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Tessitore E,Momjian A,Payer M

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies documenting the efficacy of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in selected patients provide further impetus for developing noninvasive techniques to evaluate carotid occlusive disease. Eliminating the morbidity due to preoperative angiography would further refine the treatment of this condition. Recent improv...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Lustgarten JH,Solomon RA,Quest DO,Khanjdi AG,Mohr JP

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Meningiomas arising primarily within the internal auditory canal (IAC) are notably rare. By far the most common tumors that are encountered in this region are neuromas. We report a series of eight patients with meningiomas of the IAC, analyzing the clinical presentations, surgical management strategies, and c...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Nakamura M,Roser F,Mirzai S,Matthies C,Vorkapic P,Samii M

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidemiological studies have indicated that postmenopausal women have a higher incidence of intracranial aneurysms than men in the same age group. OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether estrogen or estrogen receptors (ERs) mediate protective effects against the formation of intracranial aneurysms. METHODS:Intrac...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Tada Y,Makino H,Furukawa H,Shimada K,Wada K,Liang EI,Murakami S,Kudo M,Kung DK,Hasan DM,Kitazato KT,Nagahiro S,Lawton MT,Hashimoto T

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our goal was to increase the safety of anterior cervical discectomy, a routine surgery performed by neurosurgeons worldwide, in the face of vertebral artery (VA) anomalies. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:A 59-year-old woman had an intraoperative injury of the left VA during elective anterior cervical discectomy and f...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Gantwerker BR,Baaj AA,Maughan PH,McDougall CG,White WL

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00