Intracranial meningiomas in the aged: surgical outcome in the era of computed tomography.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Neurophysiological intraoperative monitoring of the glossopharyngeal nerve has been performed only with needle electrodes inserted into the pharyngeal muscles or soft palate. We describe a noninvasive method of monitoring this cranial nerve. METHODS:A 30-year-old man who presented with headache, as well as s...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Husain AM,Wright DR,Stolp BW,Friedman AH,Keifer JC

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Achieving seizure control in patients with low-grade temporal lobe gliomas or glioneuronal tumors remains highly underappreciated, because seizures are the most frequent presenting symptom and significantly impact patient quality-of-life. OBJECTIVE:To assess how the extent of temporal lobe resection influen...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Englot DJ,Han SJ,Berger MS,Barbaro NM,Chang EF

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Hemangioblastomas are the most common primary intra-axial tumors of the adult posterior fossa and the tumors most often associated with von Hippel-Lindau disease. Resection of cerebellar hemangioblastomas involves tumor excision and drainage of associated cysts. The cyst wall is considered devoid of tumor cel...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Bishop FS,Liu JK,Chin SS,Fults DW

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Resection of cerebellopontine angle (CPA) meningiomas may result in significant neurological morbidity. Radiosurgery offers a minimally invasive alternative to surgery. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate, in a multicenter cohort study, the outcomes of patients harboring CPA meningiomas who underwent Gamma Knife radiosur...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Ding D,Starke RM,Kano H,Nakaji P,Barnett GH,Mathieu D,Chiang V,Omay SB,Hess J,McBride HL,Honea N,Lee JY,Rahmathulla G,Evanoff WA,Alonso-Basanta M,Lunsford LD,Sheehan JP

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Approximately 12 million Americans undergo spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) every year. Renewed interest in this method requires an analysis of its reported risks and possible benefits. This review describes two patients with spinal cord injuries associated with SMT and establishes the risk/benefit ratios for patient...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Powell FC,Hanigan WC,Olivero WC

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurosurgery as a specialty medical field is new in Jordan. This article documents the history, current status, and projected future of neurosurgery in Jordan. Resident training is also highlighted, and challenges for the future of the profession are presented. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Tamimi AF

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An alcoholic man who was admitted with an acute onset of neck pain and confusion was diagnosed as suffering from a subarachnoid hemorrhage after rupture of an anterior communicating artery aneurysm. Additionally, he showed a bilateral 6th nerve palsy of variable extent. The postoperative course was complicated by pulm...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Valdueza JM,Puchner MJ,Herrmann HD

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To search for correlations between specific anatomic, geometric, and morphological properties of the trigeminal nerve and the success of radiosurgical treatment and elimination of facial hypesthesia as a complication. METHODS:Forty-six patients with at least 6 months of follow-up after CyberKnife (Accuray, I...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Borchers JD 3rd,Yang HJ,Sakamoto GT,Howes GA,Gupta G,Chang SD,Adler JR Jr

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND IMPORTANCE:Intraventricular hemorrhage related to arteriovenous malformation (AVM) rupture is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Intraventricular tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) has been used to treat spontaneous intraventricular hemorrhage. We demonstrate the successful application ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Pollock GA,Shaibani A,Awad I,Batjer HH,Bendok BR

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of a patient with two preexisting Silastic syringosubarachnoid shunt catheters who developed Enterobacter meningitis. The infection was treated successfully with systemic and intrathecal antibiotics without removal of the catheters. With careful sequential clinical and laboratory monitoring, even thi...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Tomaszek DE,Powers SK

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present a case of acute aggravation of subdural effusion associated with pachymeningitis carcinomatosa. Microscopic examination of a surgical specimen revealed diffuse involvement of the dura mater by a metastatic adenocarcinoma in which the tumor cells invaded venules located in the areolar layer in parti...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kamada K,Isu T,Houkin K,Ohsato T,Katoh M,Kojima H

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The diagnosis of isolated central nervous system angiitis often requires both cerebral angiography and biopsy for diagnosis. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:We present a case of gliomatosis cerebri with demonstrated angiographic changes suggestive of a central nervous system vasculitis. INTERVENTION:A 47-year-old wom...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Maramattom BV,Giannini C,Manno EM,Wijdicks EF,Campeau NG

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although mirror pain occurs after cordotomy in patients experiencing unilateral pain via a referred pain mechanism, no studies have examined whether this pain mechanism operates in patients who have bilateral pain. OBJECTIVE:To assess the usefulness of cordotomy for bilateral pain from the viewpoint of incr...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Higaki N,Yorozuya T,Nagaro T,Tsubota S,Fujii T,Fukunaga T,Moriyama M,Yoshikawa T

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Although radiosurgical practice mandates meticulous radiological follow-up, even the most efficient radiology department can be overwhelmed by the large number of radiosurgical patients who have undergone diagnostic studies for many years at many different institutions to follow many separate lesions. Althoug...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Giller CA,Clamp SJ

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We examined the incidence of perioperative fever and its relationship to outcome among patients enrolled in the Intraoperative Hypothermia for Aneurysm Surgery Trial. METHODS:One thousand patients with initial World Federation of Neurological Surgeons grades of I to III undergoing clipping of intracranial an...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Todd MM,Hindman BJ,Clarke WR,Torner JC,Weeks JB,Bayman EO,Shi Q,Spofford CM,IHAST Investigators.

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The surgical approaches to the cavernous sinus were examined in 50 adult cadaveric cavernous sinuses using magnification of X3 to X40. The following approaches were examined: 1) the superior intradural approach directed through a frontotemporal craniotomy and the roof of the cavernous sinus; 2) the superior intradural...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Inoue T,Rhoton AL Jr,Theele D,Barry ME

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical care in developing countries may be improved by various means. Advances in the medical education and training of specialists play an important role in improving health care systems. The results of the efforts of a neurosurgeon from North America who helped establish neurosurgical training in Taiwan are reporte...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Lee ST

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether adult human dorsal root ganglion neurons can be isolated and maintained in long-term tissue culture, where they would extend processes. METHODS:Dorsal root ganglia were removed from adult human organ donors within 2 hours of clamping the aorta. They were then treated with enzymes for one...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Sosa IJ,Reyes O,Inserni J,Kuffler DP

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The surgical strategies and outcomes for 70 patients operated on for tuberculum sellae meningioma were analyzed retrospectively. The analysis was based on factors that probably determined the difficulties encountered during surgery, assisted in predicting the extent of resectability, and helped in predicting ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Goel A,Muzumdar D,Desai KI

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The time course, anatomic distribution, and extent of changes in cerebral lactate, N-acetyl-L-aspartate (NAA), and other metabolite levels determined by three-dimensional in vivo 1H magnetic resonance spectroscopy and single-voxel spectral analysis after middle cerebral artery occlusion in rats. Increased lactate was ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Higuchi T,Fernandez EJ,Maudsley AA,Shimizu H,Weiner MW,Weinstein PR

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Motor cortex stimulation (MCS) is routinely used for the treatment of chronic neuropathic pain but its effect on quality of life remains uncertain. OBEJCTIVE:To systematically review the published literature on MCS and quality of life and report the effects of this therapy in a series of patients prospectiv...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Parravano DC,Ciampi DA,Fonoff ET,Monaco B,Navarro J,Yeng LT,Teixeira MJ,Hamani C

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With the decrease in the number of cerebral aneurysms treated surgically and the increase of complexity of those treated surgically, there is a need for simulation-based tools to teach future neurosurgeons the operative techniques of aneurysm clipping. OBJECTIVE:To develop and evaluate the usefulness of a n...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Alaraj A,Luciano CJ,Bailey DP,Elsenousi A,Roitberg BZ,Bernardo A,Banerjee PP,Charbel FT

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Visualization of the ostium of an arteriotomy by staining it blue with methylrosaniline chloride (pyoctaninum blue) in anastomotic bypass surgery for children with moyamoya disease is described. This technique enables surgeons to create an anastomosis more precisely and quickly. No adverse effects were observed. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kamiyama H,Takahashi A,Houkin K,Mabuchi S,Abe H

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Irrigation bipolar systems are particularly useful for the washout of hematomas in subarachnoid hemorrhage during the acute stage of surgery and for preventing adherence of tissue to the bipolar tips during coagulation. These systems have become essential tools, and numerous improvements have been made to them. First,...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Sano H,Kato Y,Zhou J,Watanabe S,Okuma I,Hayakawa M,Kanno T

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Recently, several studies suggested that simple decompression is as effective as anterior transposition in ulnar nerve entrapment syndrome. Simple decompression might be performed with minimally invasive techniques. The authors present their technique and results with endoscopic decompression in ulnar nerve e...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Oertel J,Keiner D,Gaab MR

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This investigation tested the hypothesis that the degree of impairment to memory function caused by an anterior temporal lobectomy (ATL) is inversely related to the pathological status of the resected hippocampus. Specifically, the greatest risk to postoperative memory function should be to patients with no or minimal...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Hermann BP,Wyler AR,Somes G,Berry AD 3rd,Dohan FC Jr

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This is a unique case report of a fractured atlantoaxial interspinous multistranded cable leading to intracranial hemorrhage and spinal cord injury. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:A 61-year-old woman, with a history of rheumatoid arthritis and C1-C2 interspinous wiring with allograft for atlantoaxial instability, pre...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kakarla UK,Valdivia JV,Sonntag VK,Bambakidis NC

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the number of subsidences of inserted cervical carbon fiber cages and to define predictive factors for subsidence. METHODS:All patients treated for a cervical herniated disc and fusion with a cervical carbon fiber cage between January 2002 and December 2003 were retrospectively identified. The...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Bartels RH,Donk RD,Feuth T

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has not been any effective prophylaxis for delayed cerebral ischemia delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) since the introduction of nimodipine. Platelet inhibition may reduce the risk by preventing the formation of microthrombi. Tirofiban has been used as a single monotherapy bridge given its safety profile...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Zanaty M,Osorno-Cruz C,Byer S,Roa JA,Limaye K,Ishii D,Nakagawa D,Torner J,Yongjun L,Ortega-Gutiérrez S,Samaniego EA,Allan L,Hasan D

更新日期：2020-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Herpes virus encephalitis is a rare, life-threatening complication of therapy in patients with brain tumors. A surgical therapeutic approach may be needed because the infection can be resistant to acyclovir in immunocompromised patients, and complications and long-term sequelae are frequent. CLINICAL PRESENT...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Sánchez-Carpintero R,Aguilera S,Idoate M,Bejarano B

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00