Intracranial developmental cysts in children: treatment by cystoperitoneal shunting.

abstract：:ANTON VON EISELSBERG was the first to resect a cerebral tumor at the First Surgical Clinic at the General Hospital in Vienna in 1904. He successfully removed a cerebral glioma, the first of no fewer than 15,000 tumors operated on at that hospital to date. von Eiselsberg and his successors, Egon Ranzi and Leopold Schön...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Koos WT,Day JD

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Craniotomy and brain mapping performed with the patient under local anesthesia and monitored sedation is an important technique to allow optimal resection of brain tumors or other lesions in close apposition to eloquent cortex. The subjective experience of patients undergoing this procedure has not been addre...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Danks RA,Rogers M,Aglio LS,Gugino LD,Black PM

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a relatively high incidence of tic douloureux (TD) and often do not tolerate medical therapy well. The minimally invasive nature of percutaneous retrogasserian glycerol rhizotomy (PRGR) renders it ideal for first-line surgical treatment of TD. We sought to ascertain ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Pickett GE,Bisnaire D,Ferguson GG

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The five cases of atlanto-occipital dislocation reported in the world literature are reviewed, and four additional cases are presented, including two survivors. The pathological anatomy of this potentially catastrophic injury and its management are briefly discussed. Because immediate recognition of the atlanto-occip...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Powers B,Miller MD,Kramer RS,Martinez S,Gehweiler JA Jr

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STANDARDS:Prophylactic treatment of thromboembolism in patients with severe motor deficits due to spinal cord injury is recommended. The use of low-molecular-weight heparins, rotating beds, adjusted dose heparin, or a combination of modalities is recommended as a prophylactic treatment strategy. Low-dose heparin in com...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Hadley MN,Walters BC,Grabb PA,Oyesiku NM,Przybylski GJ,Resnick DK,Ryken TC

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report five patients with anterior choroidal artery syndrome after surgery for internal carotid artery aneurysms. All patients suffered hemiparesis, and hemisensory loss and homonymous hemianopsia were identified in 2 patients. The characteristic triad of the syndrome was recognized in only 1 patient. Dominant and ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Suzuki H,Fujita K,Ehara K,Tamaki N

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a risk factor for Alzheimer disease (AD), a neurocognitive disorder with similar cellular abnormalities. We recently discovered a small molecule (Peptide 6) corresponding to an active region of human ciliary neurotrophic factor, with neurogenic and neurotrophic properties in m...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Chohan MO,Bragina O,Kazim SF,Statom G,Baazaoui N,Bragin D,Iqbal K,Nemoto E,Yonas H

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We describe a case of sickle cell anemia and multiple intracranial aneurysms and review the English-language-reported cases of sickle cell disease associated with intracranial aneurysms proven angiographically or by autopsy, to assess whether there are associations with aneurysm multiplicity and sites of aneu...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Preul MC,Cendes F,Just N,Mohr G

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a review of 147 patients with intracranial aneurysms surgically treated by one surgeon (FAD) between 1980 and 1987, 36 selected patients received intraoperative barbiturate protection with sodium thiopental during temporary arterial occlusion. Thiopental doses of 5 to 15 mg/kg were used. Twenty-nine of 36 (81%) had...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： McDermott MW,Durity FA,Borozny M,Mountain MA

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infusion of 25% mannitol into the internal carotid artery of the dog results in a reversible disruption of the blood-brain barrier (BBB). This osmotic BBB disruption enhances the penetratin of systemically administered methotrexate (MTX) into the ipsilateral cerebral hemisphere. Brain methotexate levels were maximized...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Neuwelt EA,Frenkel EP,Rapoport S,Barnett P

更新日期：1980-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Internal carotid artery (ICA) injury during sellar dural opening is a potentially catastrophic complication of transsphenoidal surgery. We describe two ICA injuries that occurred early in our endonasal transsphenoidal experience. We then describe our subsequent protocol to prevent this complication in which w...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Dusick JR,Esposito F,Malkasian D,Kelly DF

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Trigeminal neuralgia is often caused by compression, demyelination, and injury of the trigeminal nerve root entry zone by an adjacent artery and/or vein. Previously described variations of the nerve-vessel relationship note external nerve compression. We offer a detailed classification of intraneural vessels ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Helbig GM,Callahan JD,Cohen-Gadol AA

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:THE IDEAL GRAFT material to promote spinal fusion should possess osteoconductive, osteoinductive, and osteogenic properties. Although autogenous bone graft has all three qualities and is the standard for comparison, research has focused on finding alternatives that have similar efficacy but not the morbidities associa...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Gottfried ON,Dailey AT

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:: The development of technical skills is a major goal of any neurosurgical training program. Residency programs in North America are focused on achieving an adequate level of training to produce technically competent surgeons. The training requirements and educational environments needed to produce expert surgeons are...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Gélinas-Phaneuf N,Del Maestro RF

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A meta-analysis was performed to evaluate whether a beneficial clinical effect of cervical disk prostheses over conventional cervical diskectomy with fusion exists. METHODS:A literature search was completed ending February 4, 2009, that included the abstract books of recent major spine congresses. All studie...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Bartels RH,Donk R,Verbeek AL

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new technique for the diversion of the peritoneal end of a lumboperitoneal shunt into the right atrium through femoral vein catheterization is presented. As an alternative to a ventriculoatrial shunt, this is a promising technique for the treatment of patients with communicating hydrocephalus when the peritoneal cav...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Aoki N

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-eight patients received surgical treatment for a paranasal sinus mucocele with intracranial and/or intraorbital extension. The lesions were classified by site and extension: anterior without intracranial extension (Type 1), 7 patients; anterior with intracranial extension (Type 2), 11 patients; posterior midlin...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Delfini R,Missori P,Iannetti G,Ciappetta P,Cantore G

更新日期：1993-06-01 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：OBJECTIVE:This study was undertaken to assess the reliability of the aspect ratio (AR) (i.e., aneurysm depth to aneurysm neck) in predicting aneurysm rupture. It has been shown that the AR is a key factor in predicting intraaneurysmal blood flow and aneurysm rupture. METHODS:Seventy-five patients with subarachnoid hem...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Nader-Sepahi A,Casimiro M,Sen J,Kitchen ND

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:T-lymphocyte subpopulations (Tg or "suppressor cells" and Tm or "helper cells") in the peripheral blood of 16 patients with malignant intracranial gliomas were analyzed. The number of Tm-lymphocytes was very close to normal in both pre- and postoperative samples, whereas Tg-lymphocytes were significantly increased pre...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Gerosa MA,Olivi A,Rosenblum ML,Semenzato GP,Pezzutto A

更新日期：1982-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We report our recent experience with an expanded purely endoscopic endonasal approach for the treatment of clival chordomas. METHODS:Twelve patients underwent an expanded endoscopic approach for excision of cranial base chordomas at Toronto Western Hospital. Two patients had undergone a previous craniotomy f...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Dehdashti AR,Karabatsou K,Ganna A,Witterick I,Gentili F

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient-reported experience is often used as a measure for quality of care, but no reports on patient satisfaction after cranial neurosurgery exist. OBJECTIVE:To study the association of overall patient satisfaction and surgical outcome and to evaluate the applicability of overall patient satisfaction as a ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Reponen E,Tuominen H,Hernesniemi J,Korja M

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intimal proliferation is thought to be initiated by the migration and proliferation of smooth muscle cells after endothelial damage. These changes may be induced, in part, by mitogenic growth factors such as insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1). This study was designed to investigate the role of locally synthesized IG...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kasuya H,Weir BK,Shen YJ,Tredget EE,Ghahary A

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Interleukin-12 (IL-12) may be useful for immunotherapy against gliomas because it can reverse the glioma-induced suppression of T-cell proliferation and interferon-gamma production. We postulated that peripheral infusion of IL-12 along with irradiated tumor cells can lead to immunological rejection of 9L glio...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Jean WC,Spellman SR,Wallenfriedman MA,Hall WA,Low WC

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 1978, the authors have treated 11 patients with lesions of the ventral thoracic spine via a transpleural anterolateral approach. Each of the patients presented with pain and paraparesis, 8 had sensory dysfunction, and 6 had demonstrated sphincteric disturbances. All 11 had radiographic confirmation of anterior c...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Lobosky JM,Hitchon PW,McDonnell DE

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The role of chemotherapy in the treatment of low-grade oligodendrogliomas and oligoastrocytomas is still unclear. A Phase II study was conducted to determine the benefits and toxicity of the procarbazine, lomustine, and vincristine (PCV) regimen in patients with low-grade oligodendrogliomas and oligoastrocyto...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Soffietti R,Rudà R,Bradac GB,Schiffer D

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eight cases are presented to summarize our experience with patients initially evaluated for the new onset of either seizure activity or focal transient neurological deficits. Each was found to have a normal computed tomographic (CT) scan with and without iodinated contrast infusion. All subsequently returned with a CT...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Hylton PD,Reichman OH

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endovascular treatment of wide-necked and complex aneurysms may require stent-assisted coiling, either as primary stenting or combined with the balloon remodeling technique (BRT). OBJECTIVE:To compare the angiographic results and clinical outcomes of both strategies in the Safety and Efficacy of Neuroform f...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Gentric JC,Biondi A,Piotin M,Mounayer C,Lobotesis K,Bonafé A,Costalat V

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:The endovascular treatment of carotid-cavernous dural fistulae is becoming the prominent treatment modality for these lesions. The intractability of these lesions and their tendency to recur, especially after previous endovascular treatment sessions, exhausts the available routes and tends to p...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Krisht AF,Burson T

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the Cloward technique of cervical discectomy and fusion increases immediate postoperative stiffness of single cervical motion segment after application of interbody dowel bone graft. METHODS:We measured and compared the stiffness of single-motion segments in cadaveric cervical spines bef...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Maciejczak A,Ciach M,Radek M Jr,Radek A,Awrejcewicz J

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00