Hemorrhagic infarction after vasospasm due to ruptured cerebral aneurysm.

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：:Three patients with a recently described tumor of neuronal origin, intraventricular neurocytoma, are presented. These tumors occur as intraventricular lesions in young patients, and the prognosis after surgical treatment is favorable. The initial pathological diagnosis of intraventricular neurocytoma may be difficult ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Barbosa MD,Balsitis M,Jaspan T,Lowe J

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the understanding of the conceptual basis and diagnostic tests used for brain death (BD) by neurosurgeons in Canada. METHODS:Between February and June 2006, a previously developed survey was mailed to every neurosurgeon in Canada. RESULTS:Of 223 surveys mailed, 147 (66%) were returned; of these...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Joffe AR,Anton N,Mehta V

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the clinical features, radiological studies, operative management, and follow-up data in a series of 27 patients with tentorial meningiomas. Headache and extremity or gait ataxia were the most common presenting symptoms. Signs of elevated intracranial pressure and cranial nerve, pyramidal, or cerebellar defi...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Sekhar LN,Jannetta PJ,Maroon JC

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five intramedullary cavernous angiomas were surgically removed after being localized by intraoperative ultrasound imaging. Two patients were men, and three were women; in three patients, the symptoms had an acute onset, whereas in the other two, it was gradual. The vascular malformation was localized in the dorsal tra...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Lunardi P,Acqui M,Ferrante L,Fortuna A

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A systematic follow-up of infants with an obstetric brachial plexus lesion of C5 and C6 or the superior trunk showing satisfactory spontaneous recovery of shoulder and arm function except for voluntary shoulder exorotation, who underwent an accessory to suprascapular nerve transfer to improve active shoulder ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： van Ouwerkerk WJ,Uitdehaag BM,Strijers RL,Frans N,Holl K,Fellner FA,Vandertop WP

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The current treatment of hydrocephalus using ventriculoperitoneal shunts and third ventriculostomies remains problematic. We revisited the concept of destruction of the choroid plexus for the treatment of hydrocephalus by using an immunotoxin-based technique to specifically destroy this tissue. This approach ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Timothy J,Chumas P,Chakrabarty A,Drake JM,Morrison E

更新日期：2004-03-01 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：:Intracisternal thrombolysis with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) was performed in 20 patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. All patients had blood accumulations in the basal cisterns according to Fisher's Grade III, thus being at a high risk for the development of posthemorrhagic delayed isc...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Stolke D,Seifert V

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:During its course between the brainstem and the lateral rectus muscle, the abducens nerve usually travels forward as a single trunk, but it is not uncommon for the nerve to split into two branches. The objective of this study was to establish the incidence and the clinical importance of the duplication of the...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Ozveren MF,Sam B,Akdemir I,Alkan A,Tekdemir I,Deda H

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A helpful clinical sign of ruptured cervical disc is pain relief upon arm abduction. When the disease process is spondylosis with foraminal stenosis, changing arm position does not relieve pain. Anatomical considerations are discussed. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Beatty RM,Fowler FD,Hanson EJ Jr

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare readings of intracranial pressure from a ventricular catheter with those obtained from a Camino catheter-tipped transducer. The Camino transducer was evaluated in two ways: firstly, when it was inserted by a subdural screw, and secondly, when it was inserted into a ventricular cath...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Chambers IR,Mendelow AD,Sinar EJ,Modha P

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China, is a city with a population of over 10 million. The incidence of head injuries is increasing yearly and the government pays much attention to this social and medical problem. This is evidenced in both county and big city hospitals by the organization of neurosurg...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Cheng M

更新日期：1982-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of Clinical Problem Solving manuscripts is to present management challenges in an attempt to give practicing neurosurgeons insight into how field leaders address these dilemmas. This illustration is accompanied by a brief review of the literature on the topic. We describe the case of a patient who presente...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Natarajan SK,Siddiqui AH,Hopkins LN,Boulis NM,Levy EI

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal discectomy is often used as a minimally invasive procedure for lumbar disc herniation. However, a transforaminal approach posts limitations at the L5-S1 level owing to anatomic constraints, such as a high iliac crest or small intervertebral foramen and especially for mig...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Choi G,Lee SH,Raiturker PP,Lee S,Chae YS

更新日期：2006-02-01 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：BACKGROUND:Minimal clinically important difference (MCID) is determined when a patient or physician defines the minimal change that outweighs the costs and untoward effects of a treatment. These measurements are "anchored" to validated quality-of-life instruments or physician-rated, disease-activity indices. To capture...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Zervos TM,Asmaro K,Air EL

更新日期：2020-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radiation exposure from diagnostic imaging is a significant concern, particularly in the care of pediatric patients. Computed tomography (CT) scanning is a significant source of radiation. OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate that diagnostic quality CT images can be obtained while minimizing the effective radiation dos...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Albert GW,Glasier CM

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

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：: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：OBJECTIVE:Currently, because of the precision of stereotactic radiosurgery, radiation can now be delivered by techniques that shape the radiation beam to the tissue target for a variety of clinical applications. This avoids unnecessary and potentially damaging irradiation of surrounding tissues inherent in conventional...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Zeman RJ,Wen X,Ouyang N,Rocchio R,Shih L,Alfieri A,Moorthy C,Etlinger JD

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The benefits of radiation therapy are generally denied to infants with malignant brain tumors because of the risk of devastating cognitive decline. Efforts to limit this morbidity with radiosurgical techniques have not been feasible for infants because of the dual requirements of rigid head fixation and high ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Giller CA,Berger BD,Gilio JP,Delp JL,Gall KP,Weprin B,Bowers D

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of bilateral ophthalmic artery aneurysm of traumatic origin is discussed. The patient presented with progressive loss of vision, memory deficit, and expressive aphasia. A computed tomographic scan revealed enhancing lesions near the region of the optic chiasm. The diagnosis of cerebral aneurysm was confirmed by...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Hahn YS,McLone DG

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We previously reported that high dose naloxone (10 mg/kg) failed to promote recovery of motor function after a static load injury of the spinal cord in rats. In the present experiments, using the more traditional dynamic weight drop model, we tested megadose naloxone administered by the intraperitoneal route in 23 rat...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Black P,Markowitz RS,Keller S,Wachs K,Gillespie J,Finkelstein SD

更新日期：1986-12-01 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：:The authors report a rare case of traumatic false aneurysm of the middle meningeal artery associated with a delayed contralateral extradural hematoma. The extradural hematoma was evacuated, and the pseudoaneurysm was removed to avoid delayed rupture. The literature on traumatic aneurysms is reviewed. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Salazar Flores J,Vaquero J,Garcia Sola R,Rossi E,Martinez R,Martinez P,Santos H,Bravo G

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intracranial aneurysm rupture prediction is poor, with only a few risk factors for rupture identified and used in clinical practice. OBJECTIVE:To provide an overview of all the risk factors (including genetic, molecular, morphological, and hemodynamic factors) that have potential for use in clinical practic...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kleinloog R,de Mul N,Verweij BH,Post JA,Rinkel GJE,Ruigrok YM

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have shown that subthalamic nucleus (STN) deep brain stimulation (DBS) improves tremor in Parkinson disease (PD). However, the patients included in those studies were unselected for tremor severity. OBJECTIVE:We specifically assessed the effect of STN DBS on tremor in selected PD patients w...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kim HJ,Jeon BS,Paek SH,Lee JY,Kim HJ,Kim CK,Kim DG

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The goal was to develop a low-cost, national, neurosurgical emergency teleconsulting system that is independent of vendor computed tomographic (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner type. METHODS:Charge-coupled device scanners are used to digitize hard copies of CT and MRI scans. An enhanced optica...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Gray WP,Somers J,Buckley TF

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Animal studies suggest that ischemic preconditioning prolongs coagulation times. OBJECTIVE:Because coagulation changes could hinder the translation of preconditioning into clinical settings where hemorrhage may be an issue, such as ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, we evaluated the effects of remote ischemic ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Mayor F,Bilgin-Freiert A,Connolly M,Katsnelson M,Dusick JR,Vespa P,Koch S,Gonzalez NR

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00