The dysraphic state of the posterior fossa. Clinical review of the Dandy-Walker syndrome and the so-called arachnoid cysts.

abstract：:The authors evaluate the effectiveness of combination groups of antiedema pharmacological agents on experimental transient bilateral cerebral ischemia. The results show that dexamethasone and furosemide appear to be the most useful combination group. However, the improvement of post-ischemic vascular re-perfusion is n...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Cerisoli M,Ruggeri F,Giuliani G,Giulioni M,Fusaro MT,Bernardi B,Alvisi C

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients undergoing elective spinal fusion have an alarming rate of vitamin D deficiency, but its impact on bone fusion and patient outcomes is unclear. We investigated the association of perioperative vitamin D levels, fusion rates, and patient-reported outcome in patients undergoing spinal fusion for cervi...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Ravindra VM,Guan J,Holland CM,Dailey AT,Schmidt MH,Godzik J,Hood RS,Ray WZ,Bisson EF

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Accurately locating small subcortical brain lesions is very important for maximal surgical resection with minimal neurological damage. Intraoperative MRI has proved to be more precise than ultrasound, it is relatively expensive and is not available in all centers. Herein we describe a new, simple, safe and e...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Kazanci A,Gurcan O,Gurcay A,Bozkurt I,Algin O,Turkoglu O,Bavbek M

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Meningiomas have been found to have receptors for several hormones, such as oestrogen, progesterone, somatostatin, dopamine and recently also for prolactin. METHODS:To investigate any possible role of prolactin in the growth of those tumours we detected the presence of prolactin-receptors (PRL-R) in 22 meni...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Ciccarelli E,Razzore P,Gaia D,Todaro C,Longo A,Forni M,Ghè C,Camanni F,Muccioli G,Faccani G,Lanotte MM

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the microarray data on the gene expression profiles of intervertebral disc degeneration related to cytokine exposure. The purpose of the study was to identify the key genes that were differentially expressed in these disc cells compared to cells without inflammatory cytokine treatment, using b...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Liu C,Zhang JF,Sun ZY,Tian JW

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The diffusion of the surgical technique of cardiac valve replacement with metallic prostheses, as well as bypass graft in the arterial occlusive disease of the lower extremities, both requiring permanent oral anticoagulation, has increased the number of patients affected by chronic subdural hematoma that can...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Zingale A,Chibbaro S,Florio A,Distefano G,Porcaro S

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of acromegaly associated to a giant osteoma of the cranial vault and hydrocephalus in a young woman is reported. It can be suggested that acromegaly favoured the marked growth of the osteoma. Hydrocephalus resulted consequent to both the compression of the superior longitudinal sinus by the tumor and alteration...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Corriero G,Maiuri F,Giamundo A,Cirillo S,Briganti F

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Craniobasal tumors affecting the middle cranial fossa are rarely treated radically; the main problem to solve is the presence of important nervous and vascular structures in this region. The Authors report a case of complete removal of a malignant tumor involving the temporal bone and the middle cranial fossa. Surgery...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Benedetti A,Pesavento G,Curri D,Casentini L,Cervellini P,Bonato F

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subependymoma was first described by Scheinker in 1945; it frequently occurs in the ventricles and rarely in the spinal canal representing 0.7% of all central nervous system tumours. Most of these intraventricular tumours are subclinical entities, remaining of small size and discovered at autopsy with 0.4%incidence. W...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Romoli S,Abbruzzese A,Castagna M,Becherini F,Parenti G

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this paper was to provide a comprehensive review of literature regarding the classification systems and surgical management of thoracolumbar spine trauma. METHODS:A Pubmed search of "thoracolumbar", "spine", "fracture" was used on January 05, 2013. Exclusionary criteria included non-Human studies, case ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Ghobrial GM,Jallo J

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four cases of acute spontaneous subdural haematoma are described. A review of the literature reveals the rarity of this pathology. The several etiological possibilities are discussed. The clinical onset may simulate other cerebrovascular diseases. The prognosis is correlate to the neurological findings at the operatio...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Marconi F,Fiori L,Parenti G,Ravelli V

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The impact of COVID-19 outbreak in the neurosurgical practice has been dramatic, imposing several limitations. The aim of this study is to present how the neurosurgical departments of Emilia-Romagna, a northern Italian region, have re-set their organization to maintain the higher standard of care as possible...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Mazzatenta D,Zoli M,Cavallo MA,Ferro S,Giombelli E,Pavesi G,Sturiale C,Tosatto L,Zucchelli M

更新日期：2020-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy is an alternative to radiosurgery or conformal radiotherapy when meningiomas are surgically inaccessible, incompletely removed, or recurrent. The authors report preliminary results of a feasible trial on hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (hFSRT) in patients (pts) with...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Trippa F,Maranzano E,Costantini S,Giorni C

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a report of two cases of intramedullary arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) where computed tomography (CT) was used as a complementary diagnostic investigation. CT scan features in these two cases are briefly discussed. ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Guglielmi G,Dazzi M,Guidetti G,Spallone A

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A selected panel of monoclonal antibodies (MoAbs) directed to distinct tumor associated antigens (TAA) has been tested to define the capability of these reagents to differentiate among metastatic carcinoma, lymphoma and primary brain tumor on cytologic specimens obtained with stereotactic techniques. Results obtained ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Mottolese M,Carapella CM,De Santis M,Mastrostefano R,Raus L,Salzano M,Pericoli N,Riccio A,Natali PG

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To determine the association between magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-detected vulnerable Carotid Plaques and clinical presentation related to ipsilateral carotid artery territory. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION:We searched three databases including Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid EMBASE, and Scopus from 2000 to 2018 for studie...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Seyedsaadat SM,Rizvi A,Alzuabi M,Dugani SB,Murad MH,Huston J 3rd,Saba L,Brinjikji W

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evolution of psychological disorders following head injury including memory disorders and other cognitive ones are common. The best known are psychiatric disturbances of various kind after lesions of frontal lobes. Cognitive, behavioural and emotional disorders are not usually seen in patients with bilateral temporal ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Góscínski I,Kwiatkowski S,Polak J,Orlowiejska M,Partyk A

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The association in the same patient between two meningiomas and an astrocytoma of the third ventricle is presented. All tumors were removed in two surgical sessions. The unusual occurrence of such associations, except for the so-called phakomatoses, is emphasized. Other similar cases drawn from the literature are tabl...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Gaudio R,Cimmino A,Pierangeli E,Occhiogrosso M

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Management of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) remains controversial despite efforts to produce high level evidence in the past few years. We systematically examined the pooled literature data on the natural history and surgical management of ICH. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION:A systematic review was per...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Rychen J,O'Neill A,Lai LT,Bervini D

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isolated abducens nerve palsy following lumbar puncture is a very rare condition. In this case we discussed the probable causes of abducens nerve palsy and review the mechanism of action in anatomical relevant literature. A 53-year old hypertensive female patient with a saccular aneursym on the left middle cerebral ar...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Yaman ME,Ayberk G,Eylen A,Ozveren MF

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite decades of therapeutic and molecular refinements, the prognosis of patients with glioblastoma (GBM) still remains unfavorable. Integrative clinical studies allow a better understanding of the natural evolution of GBM. To assess independent predictors of overall survival (OS) and progression free surv...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Ius T,Pignotti F,Della Pepa GM,Bagatto D,Isola M,Battistella C,Gaudino S,Pegolo E,Chiesa S,Arcicasa M,La Rocca G,Olivi A,Skrap M,Sabatino G

更新日期：2020-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：:In the routine practice of neurosurgery, the attainment of appropriate hemostasis during and after surgery is of the utmost importance. In the last few years, we have noticed that in several cases the standard coagulation methods (bipolar, Tabotamp, Spongostan) were not sufficient; in particular, patients with intrapa...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Del Verme J,Conti C,Guida F

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A preliminary report on the immunological monitoring of primary intracranial neoplasms is presented. The most important findings concerning B-cells and T-cells mediated immunity and delayed hypersensitivity reactions in this kind of patients, are discussed. Among the fairly significant immunobiological pictures, the A...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Gerosa M,Raumer R,Amadori G,Semenzato G,Gasparotto G,Carteri A

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is reported a case that required transoral exposure of C2-C3 intervertebral space in order to remove a huge osteophyte spur projecting into the spinal canal and producing a severe myelopathy. This unusual surgical route was used because the relevant interspace was inaccessible via the standard anterior approach due...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Di Lorenzo N,Fortuna A

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this paper was to systematically review the evidence linking Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) with the development of symptomatic degenerative disc disease. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION:Data were obtained from MEDLINE from their inception to October 2015. Two authors independently conducted the searche...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Berjano P,Villafañe JH,Lo Re D,Ismael M,Damilano M,Bertozzi L,Romanò CL,Drago L

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Navigated instrumented spine surgery is burden by a low but significant screw mispositioning risks, respectively, for the 2D imaging system from 15 to 40% and, for the 3D imaging system, ranging from 4.1 to 11.5%. The primary objective of this study was to demonstrate the efficacy of a new "screw-like" tool i...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Nicoletti G,Furnari M,Giuffrida M,Ponzo G,Iacopino DG,Cammarata G,Scalia G,Graziano F

更新日期：2020-04-29 00:00:00

abstract：:The Authors report a rare case of spontaneous intraparenchymal and intraventricular pneumocephalus, caused by the external rupture of an otogenous temporal abscess. ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Davini V,Rivano C,Tercero E

更新日期：1974-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The epidemiological and clinical profile of Chronic Post-Traumatic Headache (CPTH) has been studied in 57 out of 130 consecutive patients hospitalized, following closed head injuries, at the Institute of Neurosurgery of the University of Milan. The incidence of CPTH has been 44%. Age of the patients ranged between 4 a...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： De Benedittis G,De Santis A

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The availability of Flow Diverters and new endovascular techniques has greatly reduced the need and indications for bypass surgery. Nevertheless, there are situations where a bypass is the best option for a complex cerebrovascular problem. METHODS:Generally typical indications are giant aneurysms with a wid...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Cenzato M,Bortolotti C

更新日期：2016-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：:A 22-year-old male with unilateral facial, cochlear and glossopharyngeal cranial nerve dysfunction and ataxia that was slowly progressive over one year is described. Although clinically it was considered he probably had an acoustic neuroma, surgery revealed a pontine glioblastoma exophytic into the cerebellopontine an...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences

authors： Swaroop GR,Whittle IR

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00