Ranging accuracy test of the sonic microstereometric system.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe a modification of the pterional approach (PT), the minipterional craniotomy (MPT), and compare the anatomic exposure provided by these two approaches. METHODS:The anatomic exposure offered by the MPT and PT were compared in eight sides of cadaver heads using a computerized tracking system, a robo...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Figueiredo EG,Deshmukh P,Nakaji P,Crusius MU,Crawford N,Spetzler RF,Preul MC

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies documenting the efficacy of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in selected patients provide further impetus for developing noninvasive techniques to evaluate carotid occlusive disease. Eliminating the morbidity due to preoperative angiography would further refine the treatment of this condition. Recent improv...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Lustgarten JH,Solomon RA,Quest DO,Khanjdi AG,Mohr JP

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage remains a management challenge. The accepted treatment involves hypertensive, hypervolemic, hemodilution therapy. However, there is variation in the application of this treatment. Most authors increase mean arterial pressure (MAP), which can be associated with signif...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Joseph M,Ziadi S,Nates J,Dannenbaum M,Malkoff M

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Progressive kyphotic deformity of the cervical spine may be a late sequela of congenital cervical anomalies, degenerative disc disease, neoplasm, cervical trauma, and surgical procedures. Of these, postsurgical kyphosis is the most common and can occur after ventral and dorsal surgeries of the cervical spine. The purp...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Stewart TJ,Steinmetz MP,Benzel EC

更新日期：2005-01-01 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:To define the factors of importance for the obliteration of cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), thus making a prediction of the probability for obliteration possible. METHODS:In 945 AVMs of a series of 1319 patients treated with the gamma knife during 1970 to 1990, the relationship between patient, ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Karlsson B,Lindquist C,Steiner L

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Symptomatic dissections of the cervical carotid artery (CCA) can be spontaneous or secondary to trauma and may be associated with pseudoaneurysms. Surgical treatment is often difficult or unavailable. We report the successful use of endovascular stents in the treatment of symptomatic dissection of the CCA. M...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Bejjani GK,Monsein LH,Laird JR,Satler LF,Starnes BW,Aulisi EF

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cadaveric fibula with locking plate internal fixation has been reported to be associated with fewer complications and better long-term results, compared with autologous iliac crest. With the knowledge that cortically dense allografts collapse less with time, new machined femoral ring allografts were developed...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Shapiro S,Bindal R

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are many elements to the science that drives the clinical care of patients with brain metastases. Although part of an understanding that continues to evolve, a number of key historical misconceptions remain that commonly drive physicians' and researchers' attitudes and approaches. By understanding how these rela...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kondziolka D,Kalkanis SN,Mehta MP,Ahluwalia M,Loeffler JS

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Selected commercially designated temporary clips (Acland, Biemer, Kleinert-Kutz, Variangle, and Yasargil) were applied for 1 hour to rat common carotid arteries. Scanning electron and light microscopic studies revealed varying degrees of endothelial damage. The authors believe that further improvements are needed in t...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Dujovny M,Kossovsky N,Laha RK,Leff L,Wackenhut N,Perlin A

更新日期：1979-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We examined the surgical anatomy of the ophthalmic artery (OA) by dissection of cadaver heads, evaluating the anatomic relationships between the origin of the OA and both its proximal course and surrounding structures. In addition, we demonstrated the surgical application of these anatomic features for safe s...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Huynh-Le P,Natori Y,Sasaki T

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten patients with giant intradural spinal arteriovenous fistulas (perimedullary Types II and III) were treated with embolization alone (three patients) or in combination with surgery (seven patients). Their ages at the time of treatment ranged from 2 to 40 years, with a mean of 19.5 years. The indications for treatmen...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Halbach VV,Higashida RT,Dowd CF,Fraser KW,Edwards MS,Barnwell SL

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glioblastoma is a heterogeneous disease characterized by its infiltrative growth, rendering complete resection impossible. Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) shows potential in detecting tumor infiltration by reflecting microstructure disruption. OBJECTIVE:To explore the heterogeneity of glioblastoma infiltrati...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Li C,Wang S,Yan JL,Piper RJ,Liu H,Torheim T,Kim H,Zou J,Boonzaier NR,Sinha R,Matys T,Markowetz F,Price SJ

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Observational methods can be used in conjunction with the comparative effectiveness research (CER) paradigm to inform decisions between alternative patient management strategies in real-world clinical settings. OBJECTIVE:To present a brief review of current observational research regarding 3 strategies for ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Marko NF,Weil RJ

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cerebral vasospasm is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients who are hospitalized because of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Recent work has suggested that activation of the complement cascade contributes to the development of cerebral vasospasm. To further examine this hypothesis,...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： German JW,Gross CE,Giclas P,Watral W,Bednar MM

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traumatic brain injuries remain a treatment enigma with devastating late results. As terminally differentiated tissue, the brain retains little capacity to regenerate, making early attempts to preserve brain cells after brain injury essential. OBJECTIVE:To resuscitate damaged tissue by modulating edema, sol...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Argenta LC,Zheng Z,Bryant A,Tatter SB,Morykwas MJ

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Zenker's solution is a tissue fixative containing mercuric chloride, potassium bichromate, sodium sulfate, and glacial acetic acid. In 1956, Anderson and Johnson reported its use in clinical neurosurgery. They applied the solution to the exposed dura after craniectomy. Delayed bone formation was thought to be due to t...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Marlin AE,Brown WE Jr,Huntington HW,Epstein F

更新日期：1980-01-01 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：:In an attempt to eliminate the many negative aspects of conventional extensive laminectomy, we originated in 1981 and have developed a new surgical technique called "suspension laminotomy." A basic principle of this operation is preservation and repair of the soft and bony tissue of the spine with osseous enlargement ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Ohmori K,Ishida Y,Suzuki K

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present 25 pituitary adenomas that were confirmed surgically to have invaded the cavernous sinus space. The surgical results are compared with the preoperative magnetic resonance imaging findings. For comparable radiological criteria, we classified parasellar growth into five grades. This proposed classification is...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Knosp E,Steiner E,Kitz K,Matula C

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Free-hand insertion of an external ventricular drain (EVD) is a common emergency neurosurgical procedure, mostly performed for critically ill patients. Although EVD complications have been studied thoroughly, the accuracy of EVD positioning has been audited only occasionally. METHODS:Post-EVD insertion compu...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Toma AK,Camp S,Watkins LD,Grieve J,Kitchen ND

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The closure of myelorachischisis defects has been difficult and at times complicated. Over the past 2 decades, the use of rotational advancement flaps has been increasingly popular, but can be attended by instances of skin ischemia and necrosis. The development of the myocutaneous and muscle flap concept has aided rec...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Clark DH,Walsh JW,Luce EA

更新日期：1982-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spread of spinal cord glioblastoma multiforme to the intracranial compartment is uncommon. This report documents a case of metastatic spread of glioblastoma multiforme from the spinal cord to an intracranial arachnoid cyst. Seeding of the cyst cavity could have occurred by direct permeation of the cyst wall by the neo...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kendrick FD,Bonnin JM,Garcia JH

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article represents the first of a 2-part exploration of quantum dots (Qdots) and their application to neurological surgery. Spanning from materials science to immunology, this initial review traces the marriage of imaging physics to biochemical specificity. Qdot science now stands poised to dramatically advance t...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Khalessi AA,Liu CY,Apuzzo ML

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experimental gliomas were induced in rats by prenatal exposure to ethyl nitrosourea. Changes in the blood-brain barrier were determined by the uptake of a water-soluble compound, 99mTc-glucoheptonate. Increased uptake of 99mTc-glucoheptonate was measured in intact tumors and in various sectors of dissected tumors. The...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Nir I,Levanon D,Iosilevsky G

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cell therapy has been widely recognized as a promising strategy to enhance recovery in stroke survivors. However, despite an abundance of encouraging preclinical data, successful clinical translation remains elusive. As the field continues to advance, it is important to reexamine prior clinical trials in the context o...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Gu BJ,Kung DK,Chen HI

更新日期：2020-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dramatic growth of meningiomas is occasionally encountered during pregnancy. While cell proliferation is often assumed, hemodynamic changes have also been touted as a cause. OBJECTIVE:We identified 17 meningiomas resected during pregnancy or within 3 weeks post-partum and characterized them to determine the...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Lusis EA,Scheithauer BW,Yachnis AT,Fischer BR,Chicoine MR,Paulus W,Perry A

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anatomic reorganization of the subnucleus that controls the stylohyoid muscle (the stylohyoid subnucleus) within the brain stem facial nucleus was studied after regeneration of the facial nerve in adult rats. Horseradish peroxidase was injected into the right stylohyoid muscle 3 to 21 months after transection and ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Fernandez E,Pallini R,Marchese E,Lauretti L,La Marca F

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms is less invasive than surgical repair but poses a higher risk for aneurysm recurrence, which may necessitate retreatment, thus adding to the long-term risk. Cerebrovascular neurosurgeons from 8 institutions in the United States and Puerto Rico collaborated to a...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Ringer AJ,Rodriguez-Mercado R,Veznedaroglu E,Levy EI,Hanel RA,Mericle RA,Lopes DK,Lanzino G,Boulos AS

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Animal model systems have shown that head trauma can induce cell death in regions of the brain away from the site of the impact via a process of apoptosis. We sought to determine whether there was evidence of cellular apoptosis in clinically collected materials from human head trauma patients, as well as to a...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Ng I,Yeo TT,Tang WY,Soong R,Ng PY,Smith DR

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00