Psychosocial criteria for patient selection: review of studies and concepts for understanding chronic back pain.

abstract：:Three-dimensional (3D) images were reconstructed from axial computed tomographic scans using the new 3D83 (General Electric Co.) software. Images were reformatted as a movie in multiple frames, each consisting of a discrete 3D scene, and were rotated 360 degrees in 3D space. Improvement in shading and surface algorith...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Virapongse C,Shapiro M,Gmitro A,Sarwar M

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Targeted stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) with sparing of the residual pituitary is the traditional radiosurgical method for pituitary adenomas. Whole-sella SRS is an alternative choice for radiologically indeterminate or large adenomas, the safety and efficacy of which has yet to be determined. OBJECTIVE:To...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Taylor DG,Janssen A,Ding D,Xu Z,Mehta GU,Liscak R,Kano H,Kosak M,Martinez-Moreno N,Hobbs L,Chen CJ,Grills IS,Mathieu D,Lunsford LD,Vance ML,Sheehan JP

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracranial lipomas are uncommon and rarely symptomatic lesions accounting for 0.06 to 0.46% of intracranial lesions. The management of symptomatic dorsal brain stem lipomas was once limited to cerebrospinal fluid diversion, but with recent advances in microsurgery, they now may be directly treated. We report three p...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Baeesa SS,Higgins MJ,Ventureyra EC

更新日期：1996-05-01 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：:The cerebrovascular response to CO2 was evaluated by measuring relative changes in blood flow velocity within the middle cerebral artery by transcranial Doppler ultrasonography during normo-, hypo-, and hypercapnia. In seven patients without subarachnoid hemorrhage (five with unruptured arteriovenous malformations and...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Seiler RW,Nirkko AC

更新日期：1990-08-01 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：:Invasiveness is a critical event in the development of malignancy in brain tumors. A potential molecular mediator is basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF). NIH-3T3 cells transfected with the bFGF gene fused with a signal peptide sequence (signal peptide bFGF) acquire an invasive phenotype as measured by in vitro assay...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Gately S,Tsanaclis AM,Takano S,Klagsbrun M,Brem S

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Ollier disease (OD) and Maffucci syndrome are closely related, very rare syndromes, that are both associated with multiple sites of chondrodysplasia. They differ primarily with the additional association of Maffucci syndrome with vascular abnormalities, including hemangiomas. Both are associated with chondros...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Ranger A,Szymczak A

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Localization of the placental form of glutathione S-transferase (GST-pi) messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) in three human glioma cell lines (A172, T98G, and Tc77) was studied by in situ hybridization with digoxigenin-labeled GST-pi complementary DNA followed by immunocytochemistry with antidigoxigenin antibody. A172 g...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Hara A,Sakai N,Yamada H,Niikawa S,Yoshimi N,Mori H

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcomatous transformation of the enchondromas is a well-known complication of Ollier's disease, and nonsarcomatous malignancies have usually been associated with Maffucci's syndrome. Only 13 cases of multiple enchondromatosis associated with intracranial gliomas have been described, 5 of which were in patients with O...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Chang S,Prados MD

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are few objective measures of functional impairment to support clinical decision making in lumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD). OBJECTIVE:We present the validation (and reliability measures) of the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. METHODS:In a prospective, 2-center study, 253 consecutive patients were ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Gautschi OP,Smoll NR,Corniola MV,Joswig H,Chau I,Hildebrandt G,Schaller K,Stienen MN

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Recent studies of age-related effects on cognition and performance have raised concerns about the appropriate timing and regulatory surveillance of retirement for surgeons. Little is known about the practice patterns and retirement plans of aging neurosurgeons. Analyses of informed opinions on possible regula...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Scarrow AM,Linskey M,Asher AL,Anderson VC,Selden NR

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:The contralateral approach to internal carotid-ophthalmic artery aneurysms has been used in selected cases but has rarely been described for a giant internal carotid artery aneurysm. We report a case of giant aneurysm that was successfully clipped via the contralateral pterional approach. CLIN...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Hongo K,Watanabe N,Matsushima N,Kobayashi S

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) is based on the nuclear reaction that occurs when boron-10, a stable isotope, is irradiated with low-energy thermal neutrons to yield alpha particles and recoiling lithium-7 nuclei. For BNCT to be successful, a large number of 10B atoms must be localized on or preferably within neo...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Barth RF,Soloway AH,Goodman JH,Gahbauer RA,Gupta N,Blue TE,Yang W,Tjarks W

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a brief report of 17 histologically verified choroid plexus papillomas (CPPs). The radiological evaluation and surgical treatment are outlined. The results indicate that the surgical approach was not optimal. Radiation therapy decreasing the vascularity of tissue-proven CPPs and therefore aiding the operative ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Hawkins JC 3rd

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:FLOW 800 delivers a color-coded map for snapshot visualization of the temporal distribution dynamics after indocyanine green angiography with post hoc calculation of FLOW 800-specific hemodynamic parameters. However, the value of these parameters regarding quantitative flow assessment remains unclear. OBJEC...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Prinz V,Hecht N,Kato N,Vajkoczy P

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) has been used predominantly in the pediatric population in the past. Application in the adult population has been less extensive, even in large neurosurgical centers. To our knowledge, this report is one of the largest adult ETV series reported and has the consistency o...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Grand W,Leonardo J,Chamczuk AJ,Korus AJ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Older age has been associated with worse outcomes in low-grade gliomas (LGGs). Given their rarity in the older population, determining optimal treatment plans and patient outcomes remains difficult. OBJECTIVE:To retrospectively study LGG survival outcomes in an older population stratified by molecular genet...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Jones PS,Carroll KT,Koch M,DiCesare JAT,Reitz K,Frosch M,Barker FG 2nd,Cahill DP,Curry WT Jr

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe newly developed tumor-holding clips, which have been applied in more than 50 patients with large or deep-seated tumors. We devised various kinds of standard tumor clips by modifying Sugita aneurysm clips. Our new tumor clips permit gentle, steady, and easy retraction of the tumor in any direction without d...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Shima T,Okada Y,Nishida M,Yamane K

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A single-stage combined craniofacial-transfacial approach that exposes the midline cranial base without visible facial incisions is described. METHODS:Between 1992 and 1998, eight patients underwent surgery for five different anterior cranial base pathological findings: four angiofibromas, one mesenchymal ch...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Feiz-Erfan I,Han PP,Spetzler RF,Porter RW,Klopfenstein JD,Ferreira MA,Beals SP,Joganic EF

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The correct positioning of the electrode is of prime importance for effectiveness and selectivity of percutaneous trigeminal radiofrequency thermorhizotomy (RF-TR) for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia (TN). The aim of our study was to establish some anatomoradiological landmarks for the purpose of accura...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Tatli M,Sindou M

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Syringomyelia, once regarded as a degenerative disease of adults, is now recognized to be a disorder usually associated with the Chiari malformation and occurring in patients of all ages. We have reviewed 47 patients with syringomyelia treated on the Neurosurgical Service at the Hospital for Sick Children during the y...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Hoffman HJ,Neill J,Crone KR,Hendrick EB,Humphreys RP

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although anterior and posterior traumatic displacement of cervical vertebrae are commonly noted, and the devastating neurological deficits associated with these injuries have been amply defined, lateral displacement with fractures has been rarely recognized, and the clinical significance of this injury has been overlo...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Parent AD,Harkey HL,Touchstone DA,Smith EE,Smith RR

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The spinal form of brucellosis is still a disabling disease in many countries outside North America and northern and central Europe. Fifteen consecutive cases of spinal brucellosis diagnosed and treated over a 20-year period were reviewed retrospectively. Six patients were farmers, while 10 patients had a history of i...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Tekkök IH,Berker M,Ozcan OE,Ozgen T,Akalin E

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While multiple new larger-bore aspiration catheters have been introduced for stroke thrombectomy, sizeable cohort outcome studies are lacking along with meaningful comparative studies to evaluate whether they represent a clinically relevant improvement compared to predecessors. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate compara...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Gross BA,Hudson JS,Tonetti DA,Desai SM,Lang MJ,Jadhav AP,Jankowitz BT,Jovin TG

更新日期：2020-12-28 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：:A case of cerebellopontine angle petrous bone osteoma manifesting as homolateral trigeminal neuralgia and causing a mild brain stem compression is presented. The literature concerning osteomas and particularly those affecting the temporal bone is reviewed. This is the second report of an osteoma located on the inner s...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Ruelle A,Datti R,Andrioli G

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Data regarding the long-term efficacy of Gamma knife surgery on a large series of patients with low-grade gliomas is lacking. We aimed to review the outcome of patients with low-grade gliomas undergoing Gamma knife surgery at the Lars Leksell Gamma Knife Center at the University of Virginia to clarify its role i...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Heppner PA,Sheehan JP,Steiner LE

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although real-time localization of gliomas has improved with intraoperative image guidance systems, these tools are limited by brain shift, surgical cavity deformation, and expense. OBJECTIVE:To propose a novel method to perform near-infrared (NIR) imaging during glioma resections based on preclinical and c...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Lee JY,Thawani JP,Pierce J,Zeh R,Martinez-Lage M,Chanin M,Venegas O,Nims S,Learned K,Keating J,Singhal S

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:Brain magnetic resonance imaging scans occasionally reveal asymmetrical ventricles with no identifiable cause. A case is presented that highlights a possible connection between transient choroid plexus cysts and benign asymmetrical ventricles. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:The patient was a 2.5-week-o...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Heilman CB,Zerris VA

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00