High dose versus low dose dexamethasone in experimental epidural spinal cord compression.

abstract：:A 28-year-old woman with von Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis (NF-1) had a huge hematoma in the left posterior nuchal region. Carotid and vertebral angiograms revealed marked stenosis at the C3 portion of the left internal carotid artery, slight moyamoya staining, occlusion of the left vertebral artery at the atlas ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Sobata E,Ohkuma H,Suzuki S

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Markers of coagulation have shown to have important value in predicting traumatic brain injury outcome. OBJECTIVE:To externally validate and investigate the role of markers of coagulation for outcome prediction by using the International Mission for Prognosis and Analysis of Clinical Trials (IMPACT) model w...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Raj R,Siironen J,Kivisaari R,Hernesniemi J,Tanskanen P,Handolin L,Skrifvars MB

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although endovascular technique and related devices continue to improve, recanalization of embolized aneurysm remains a pitfall of this approach. The problem of how to treat the recanalized aneurysm needs to be addressed. OBJECTIVE:To determine the outcomes of patients undergoing repeat embolization for rec...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Cho YD,Lee JY,Seo JH,Lee SJ,Kang HS,Kim JE,Son YJ,Jung KH,Kwon OK,Han MH

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient who sustained a gunshot wound to the neck and subsequent blunt trauma is presented. No angiogram was performed after the initial injury. Subsequently, the patient developed a cerebral embolus from a thrombus dislodged from a pseudoaneurysm of the cervical carotid artery, resulting in complete occlusion of th...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Applegate LJ,Pritz MB,Pribram HF

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Although endoscopic perforation of the septum pellucidum in obstruction of the foramen of Monro is well known, detailed reports on endoscopic septostomy, including surgical technique and results are lacking in the literature. METHODS:All intracranial endoscopic procedures performed between February 1993 and ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Oertel JM,Schroeder HW,Gaab MR

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the neuropsychological functioning of children treated with surgery only for localized brain tumors in Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Protocol 92-077. Subsequent reports will describe the neuropsychological functioning of children treated with surgery and stereotactic radiation therapy on Dana-Farbe...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Carpentieri SC,Waber DP,Pomeroy SL,Scott RM,Goumnerova LC,Kieran MW,Billett AL,Tarbell NJ

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spinal intradural arachnoid cysts are rare causes of radiculopathy or myelopathy. Treatment options include resection, fenestration, or cyst drainage. OBJECTIVE:To classify intradural spinal arachnoid cysts and present results of their treatment. METHODS:Among 1519 patients with spinal space occupying lesi...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Klekamp J

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite significant improvements, current therapies have yet to cure infiltrative gliomas. Glioma progression is strongly dependent on the development of a new vascular network that occurs primarily by angiogenesis. Hypoxia and genetic anomalies within a glioma trigger the angiogenic switch, thus upregulating angiogen...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Jouanneau E

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three patients with occlusive cerebrovascular disease were evaluated for possible extracranial-intracranial arterial anastomosis. Cerebral angiography repeated at a later date revealed disappearance of the initial vascular stenosis or occlusion and development of extensive collateral circulation. It was concluded in t...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Fox JL

更新日期：1978-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glioblastoma is a heterogeneous disease characterized by its infiltrative growth, rendering complete resection impossible. Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) shows potential in detecting tumor infiltration by reflecting microstructure disruption. OBJECTIVE:To explore the heterogeneity of glioblastoma infiltrati...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Li C,Wang S,Yan JL,Piper RJ,Liu H,Torheim T,Kim H,Zou J,Boonzaier NR,Sinha R,Matys T,Markowetz F,Price SJ

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the usefulness of a cellulose acetate polymer (CAP) solution for partial thrombosis of aneurysms. METHODS:We created 14 canine cervical carotid bifurcation aneurysms, 11 of which were subsequently thrombosed partially with CAP solution. We then conducted angiographic and histological investiga...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Tokunaga K,Kinugasa K,Mandai S,Handa A,Hirotsune N,Ohmoto T

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The treatment of residual and/or recurrent pituitary tumors, initially operated on through transsphenoidal and/or transcranial approaches, required a new single approach that would make it possible to excise the tumor from the sella and from the neighboring regions. Surgical complications, such as pneumatocep...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Dolenc VV

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Energy production, substrate oxidation, serum protein levels, and weight change were studied in 16 non-steroid treated patients with severe head injury. Patients were evaluated during an average of 31.3 days from hospital admission to discharge. The mean measured energy expenditure (MEE) was 1.40 +/- 0.5 times predict...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Young B,Ott L,Norton J,Tibbs P,Rapp R,McClain C,Dempsey R

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether the development of delayed ischemic deficits (DIDs) after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage can be predicted using transcranial Doppler ultrasonography and the transient hyperemic response test (THRT). METHODS:An increase in the middle cerebral artery peak flow velocity (FV) of more than 9...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Lam JM,Smielewski P,Czosnyka M,Pickard JD,Kirkpatrick PJ

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Giant fusiform and dolichoectatic aneurysms of the basilar trunk and vertebrobasilar junction (BTVBJ-GFDA) are extremely difficult to treat. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate factors influencing survival and outcome of BTVBJ-GFDA by performing a retrospective multicenter cohort study. METHODS:A total of 32 patients wi...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Nakatomi H,Kiyofuji S,Ono H,Tanaka M,Kamiyama H,Takizawa K,Imai H,Saito N,Shiokawa Y,Morita A,Flemming KD,Link MJ

更新日期：2020-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There is minimal detailed information regarding the sphenoparietal venous sinus found in the extant medical literature. Furthermore, there is controversy in the literature regarding drainage of the Sylvian vein into this sinus. The sphenoparietal sinus can potentially be encountered with cranial base approach...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Tubbs RS,Salter EG,Wellons JC 3rd,Blount JP,Oakes WJ

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:Few reports have been published on ruptured vertebral artery dissecting aneurysms in which the posteroinferior cerebellar artery (PICA) arises from the aneurysm wall, and there is ongoing debate as to the proper management of this type of aneurysm. This article describes two patients. CLINICAL...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Yasui T,Komiyama M,Nishikawa M,Nakajima H

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Machine learning (ML) is a domain of artificial intelligence that allows computer algorithms to learn from experience without being explicitly programmed. OBJECTIVE:To summarize neurosurgical applications of ML where it has been compared to clinical expertise, here referred to as "natural intelligence." ME...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Senders JT,Arnaout O,Karhade AV,Dasenbrock HH,Gormley WB,Broekman ML,Smith TR

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transoral odontoidectomy and resection of the anterior C1 arch destabilize the atlantoaxial joint and risk its stability. OBJECTIVE:To preserve stability in such cases we devised and evaluated a proof-of-concept study. The arch and dens were dissected and decompression was performed on cadavers. The dens wa...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Agrawal A,Reyes PM

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess acute and chronic histopathological changes observed in a swine arteriovenous malformation model after endovascular delivery of Embolyx E (Micro Therapeutics Inc., San Clemente, CA) and its organic solvent dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). To develop standard endovascular delivery techniques of Embolyx thr...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Murayama Y,Viñuela F,Ulhoa A,Akiba Y,Duckwiler GR,Gobin YP,Vinters HV,Greff RJ

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A piezo actuator-driven pulsed water jet (ADPJ) system is a novel surgical instrument that enables dissection of tissue without thermal damage. It can potentially resect intra-axial lesions while preserving neurological function. OBJECTIVE:To report our first experience of applying an ADPJ system to brain a...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Endo T,Takahashi Y,Nakagawa A,Niizuma K,Fujimura M,Tominaga T

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify factors predictive of postoperative lower cranial nerve palsy (LCNP) among patients undergoing surgery for vertebral artery (VA)- posteroinferior cerebellar artery (PICA) aneurysms. The natural history of this LCNP is defined, and its effect on postoperative patient course is analyzed. No similar ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Al-khayat H,Al-Khayat H,Beshay J,Manner D,White J

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We investigated the possibility of predicting the progression of traumatic epidural hematomas (EDHs) and subdural hematomas (SDHs), in the acute stage, by using postcontrast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with gadolinium-diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid. METHODS:From January 1990 through December 1996, 4...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Tomida M,Muraki M,Uemura K,Yamasaki K

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Radical resection of facial nerve schwannomas classically implies a high risk of severe facial palsy. Owing to the rarity of facial palsy after gamma knife surgery (GKS) of vestibular schwannomas, functional evaluation after GKS seems rational in this specific group of patients. To our knowledge, no previous ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Litre CF,Gourg GP,Tamura M,Mdarhri D,Touzani A,Roche PH,Régis J

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of magnetic resonance (MR) evaluation in 18 patients with common neurosurgical problems, including cerebrovascular lesions, intracranial tumors, and craniovertebral junction pathological conditions, are presented. The results are compared with those of routine diagnostic studies. Overall, MR imaging was eq...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Spetzler RF,Zabramski JM,Kaufman B

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraoperative brain mapping techniques were used to localize language cortex, sensorimotor pathways, and seizure foci in children with supratentorial brain tumors. The methods of direct cortical and subcortical stimulation, in addition to electrocorticography, enabled us to maximize tumor resection, minimize morbidit...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Berger MS,Kincaid J,Ojemann GA,Lettich E

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Most of the endoscopes used for endonasal transsphenoidal surgery use 4-mm diameter lenses. The applicability of a newly developed neuroendoscope with a lens diameter of only 2 mm was tested in endonasal transsphenoidal pituitary surgery. METHODS:The newly developed rigid-rod neuroendoscope with a 2-mm lens ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Di Rocco F,Oi S,Samii A,Paternó V,Feigl GC,Lüdemann W,Samii M

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Brain tumors are highly angiogenic, and their growth and spread depend on the generation of new blood vessels. We examined the effect of the cyclic peptide antagonist pentapeptide EMD 121974, an antiangiogenic agent, on orthotopic and heterotopic brain tumor growth. METHODS:The human brain tumor cell lines D...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： MacDonald TJ,Taga T,Shimada H,Tabrizi P,Zlokovic BV,Cheresh DA,Laug WE

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endovascular surgery is the first-line treatment for indirect cavernous carotid fistulae (CCFs). This study compares multiple treatment techniques. OBJECTIVE:To compare endovascular techniques for indirect CCF treatment. METHODS:Retrospective analysis was performed of prospectively maintained records at 4 ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Alexander MD,Halbach VV,Hallam DK,Cooke DL,Ghodke BV,Dowd CF,Amans MR,Hetts SW,Higashida RT,Meyers PM

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was designed to more precisely characterize the changes in exposure achieved by modifying the standard transoral approach by sequential mandibulotomy and mandibuloglossotomy with or without palatotomy. METHODS:A series of cadaveric dissections was performed and the operative distance and angle of ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Youssef AS,Guiot B,Black K,Sloan AE

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00