Multiple thoracic disc herniations: case report.

abstract：:The development of new devices, especially controlled detachable coils, has made the endovascular approach one of the modalities for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms. We describe the treatment and present the results of 35 patients treated by selective occlusion of basilar artery aneurysms in our department dur...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Pierot L,Boulin A,Castaings L,Rey A,Moret J

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:This case summarizes our experience with the first described intradural extramedullary cavernous malformation at the foramen magnum and reminds the neurosurgical community to consider cavernous malformations in the differential diagnosis for subarachnoid hemorrhage. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:A 21-...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Mocco J,Laufer I,Mack WJ,Winfree CJ,Libien J,Connolly ES Jr

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate the technique of stereotactic microsurgical endoscopic removal of intraventricular tumors or colloid cysts assisted by intraoperative computed tomography. METHODS:We adapted a tubular "ventriculoport" for stereotactic insertion of an endoscope into the ventricle. This facilitated microsurgical...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Harris AE,Hadjipanayis CG,Lunsford LD,Lunsford AK,Kassam AB

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A quantitative analysis of intraoperative cortical shift and deformation was performed to gain a better understanding of the nature and extent of this problem and the resultant loss of spatial accuracy in surgical procedures coregistered to preoperative imaging studies. METHODS:Three-dimensional feature trac...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Roberts DW,Hartov A,Kennedy FE,Miga MI,Paulsen KD

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:Xanthogranulomas involving the central or peripheral nervous system are extraordinarily rare. None have been reported in the lower extremity. Here, we report and characterize the first case of xanthogranuloma of the sciatic nerve. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:A 58-year-old woman presented with poorly...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Patil PG,Cummings TJ,Nunley JA,Friedman AH

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:Nimodipine is commonly used to improve neurological outcomes after subarachnoid hemorrhage. Although nimodipine reportedly has high specificity for the cerebral vasculature, adverse systemic effects such as hypotension have been described. This case report describes a patient with traumatic sub...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Devlin JW,Coplin WM,Murry KR,Rengachary SS,Wilson RF

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance neurography was used to directly image cervical spinal nerves in patients with clinical and radiographic evidence of cervical radiculopathy. A magnetic resonance imaging phased-array coil system was used to obtain high-resolution coronal T1-weighted spin echo, coronal/axial T2-weighted fast spin ech...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Dailey AT,Tsuruda JS,Goodkin R,Haynor DR,Filler AG,Hayes CE,Maravilla KR,Kliot M

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Microvascular decompression (MVD) is associated with low mortality and morbidity rates at specialized centers, but many MVD procedures are performed outside such centers. We studied short-term end points after MVD in a national hospital discharge database sample. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study was perf...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kalkanis SN,Eskandar EN,Carter BS,Barker FG 2nd

更新日期：2003-06-01 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：:Endovascular neurosurgical procedures are complex, requiring significant planning, foresight, and coordination. The neuroanesthetist is an integral part of these procedures, organizing efforts of the technicians and nurses and responding to the needs of the neurointerventionalist. The purpose of this article is to rev...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Armonda RA,Vo AH,Dunford J,Bell RS

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The concept of spinal cord injury has existed since the earliest human civilizations, with the earliest documented cases dating back to 3000 BC under the Egyptian Empire. Howevr, an understanding of this field developed slowly, with real advancements not emerging until the 20th century. Technological advancements incl...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Thakur JD,Wild E,Menger R,Hefner M,Adeeb N,Kalakoti P,Nanda A

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examines the pathophysiology of stroke secondary to focal cerebral ischemia. The interaction of arachidonic acid metabolites and polyamines, a class of ubiquitous ornithine-derived molecules with important membrane effects on edema, Ca++-dependent endocytosis, platelet function, and prostaglandin (PG) forma...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Dempsey RJ,Roy MW,Meyer K,Tai HH,Olson JW

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the incidence and impact of an intracerebral hematoma (ICH) on treatment and outcome in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. METHODS:Data of 585 consecutive patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage from June 1999 to December 2005 were prospectively entered in a database. ICH was diagnose...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Güresir E,Beck J,Vatter H,Setzer M,Gerlach R,Seifert V,Raabe A

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to understand the effects and the direction of pressure transmitted from a mass lesion through various brain structures, miniature strain gauges were inserted in different brain locations in eight anesthetized monkeys. Mass lesions were created by inflating a balloon in either of two locations--subcortical in...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kuchiwaki H,Misu N,Takada S,Ishiguri H,Inao S,Sugita K

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) is a cyclic adenosine monophosphate-specific enzyme involved in various inflammatory diseases. We studied its role in and the effect of ibudilast, which predominantly blocks PDE-4, on rat cerebral aneurysms. METHODS:Cerebral aneurysms were induced at the anterior cerebral artery-o...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Yagi K,Tada Y,Kitazato KT,Tamura T,Satomi J,Nagahiro S

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A two-stage approach using orbitozygomatic (OZ) and retrosigmoid (RS) craniotomies is one option for the management of petroclival lesions with supratentorial extension. The goal of this study was to investigate the supratentorial and infratentorial exposures of the clivus obtained through this staged approac...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Little AS,Jittapiromsak P,Crawford NR,Deshmukh P,Preul MC,Spetzler RF,Bambakidis NC

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traditionally, neurosurgeons have responded to calls to treat new patients or address emergent, acute neurosurgical pathology in the hospitals they staff as part of their duty to the medical profession and community. Due to increasing financial pressures placed upon neurosurgical practice from hospitals and regulatory...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Babu MA,Stroink AR,Timmons SD,Orrico KO,Prall JA

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between July 1975 and July 1985, 20 patients with 24 congenital distal anterior cerebral artery (DACA) aneurysms were admitted to our institution and underwent microsurgical clipping of their aneurysms. This group composes 4% of the 588 aneurysms managed surgically during this period. The clinical presentations includ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Wisoff JH,Flamm ES

更新日期：1987-05-01 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 a 2 g/kg intravenous bolus of mannitol on intracranial pressure (ICP) and white matter water content was determined by following the time course of ICP and spatial white matter water content after administration of mannitol in a hemispheric cold lesion model of vasogenic edema in the cat. After mannitol ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Hartwell RC,Sutton LN

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In rare cases, space-occupying pseudoarthrotic clavicular nonunion causes symptomatic brachial plexus compression. The surgical treatment of clavicular pseudoarthrosis has been extensively reported in the literature. This article reports our experience of a definitive treatment strategy using free vascularize...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Krishnan KG,Mucha D,Gupta R,Schackert G

更新日期：2008-05-01 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：BACKGROUND:Flow-diverting stents offer a promising treatment option for complex aneurysms. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Pipeline embolization device (PED) in the treatment of fusiform and dissecting aneurysms. METHODS:Sixty-five consecutive patients with 69 fusiform and dissecting aneurysms un...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Fischer S,Perez MA,Kurre W,Albes G,Bäzner H,Henkes H

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To elucidate the factors associated with functional recovery after traumatic transtentorial herniation, we reviewed the records of 153 consecutive patients admitted with clinical signs of transtentorial herniation (altered level of consciousness, anisocoria or pupillary unresponsiveness, and abnormal motor findings). ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Andrews BT,Pitts LH

更新日期：1991-08-01 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:The purpose of this study was to test, in rabbits, the tightness of seven dural substitution materials commonly used in neurosurgery, i.e., Lyodura (B. Braun Melsungen AG, Melsungen, Germany), Tutoplast dura (Tutogen Medical, Inc., Parsippany, NJ), Tutoplast fascia lata (Tutogen Medical, Inc.), autologous per...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Filippi R,Derdilopoulos A,Heimann A,Krummenauer F,Perneczky A,Kempski O

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a very rare case of distal anterior choroidal artery aneurysm. A 34-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital because of headache and vomiting. Computed tomographic scans revealed a diffuse intraventricular hematoma and a thin subarachnoid hemorrhage. Cerebral angiography disclosed a saccular aneurysm in...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Nishihara J,Kumon Y,Matsuo Y,Sakaki S

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The phosphorylation of an M(r) 20,000 myosin light chain (MLC20) promotes the generation of contractile force through actin-myosin adenosine triphosphatase in most agonist-mediated vascular smooth muscle cell contraction. However, the role of calcium-mediated contractile processes in sustained arterial narrowing after...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Harada T,Seto M,Sasaki Y,London S,Luo Z,Mayberg M

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1982, we developed a new coma scale, the Glasgow-Liège scale, which combines the quantified analysis of five brain stem reflexes with the Glasgow methodology. The present study was undertaken to determine to what extent agreement exists among different raters assessing brain stem reflexes (Parameter R) and to compa...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Born JD,Hans P,Albert A,Bonnal J

更新日期：1987-04-01 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