Hemifacial spasm associated with Marfan's syndrome: a case report.

abstract：:Spinal instability neoplastic score (SINS) classification evaluates spinal stability by adding together six radiographic and clinical components. The objective of this study was to verify the association between SINS and Tokuhashi scoring system (TSS) score. Fifty-eight patients with vertebral metastases were admitted...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： de Oliveira MF,Rotta JM,Botelho RV

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skull base chordomas represent very interesting neoplasms, due to their rarity, biological behavior, and resistance to treatment. Their management is very challenging. Recently, the use of a natural corridor, through the nose and the sphenoid sinus, improved morbidity and mortality allowing also for excellent removal ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Chibbaro S,Cornelius JF,Froelich S,Tigan L,Kehrli P,Debry C,Romano A,Herman P,George B,Bresson D

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rupture of an intracranial aneurysm leads to subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). To prevent SAH, unruptured lesions can be treated by either endovascular or microsurgical approach. Due to their complex anatomy, middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysms represent a unique subgroup of intracranial aneurysms. Primary objecti...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Dammann P,Schoemberg T,Müller O,Özkan N,Schlamann M,Wanke I,Sandalcioglu IE,Forsting M,Sure U

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endovascular management of cerebral aneurysms resulting in third nerve palsies has been proposed as an alternative to microsurgical clip ligation. Third nerve function recovery following endovascular treatment in a large patient population has not been evaluated. A literature search of MEDLINE, PubMed, and Cochrane da...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Bulsara KR,Jackson D,Galvan GM

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The optimal management of cranioplasty infections remains a matter of debate. Most authors have suggested that the infected bone/implant removal is mandatory, combined with prolonged antibiotic therapy before reconstruction. However, failures can occur, even with 12-18-month intervals between the surgeries. Longer wai...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Di Rienzo A,Colasanti R,Gladi M,Dobran M,Della Costanza M,Capece M,Veccia S,Iacoangeli M

更新日期：2020-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus is a hydrodynamic disorder whose etiology remains unclear. The diagnosis is mainly clinical and the traditional treatment is cerebrospinal fluid shunt diversion. With the introduction of modern management strategies, endoscopic third ventriculostomy has become a viable alternat...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Tasiou A,Brotis AG,Esposito F,Paterakis KN

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of posterior cranial fossa meningioma [PCFM] is challenging and many neurosurgeons advise gamma knife radiosurgery [GKRS] as a modality for its upfront or adjuvant treatment. Due to the varying radiosurgical response based on lesion location, tumor biology, and radiation dosage, we performed a pioneer a...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Jumah F,Narayan V,Samara A,Quinoa TR,Dossani RH,Gupta G,Nanda A

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Growing evidence from recent studies have revealed that long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) might be a useful prognostic biomarker for glioma; we therefore conducted the current meta-analysis to evaluate prognostic and clinicopathological predictive value of lncRNA expression for glioma patients. Eligible studies were identi...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Li J,Liang R,Song C,Xiang Y,Liu Y

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In spite of recent advancements in the management of ruptured aneurysm, there are still controversies as to how to threat the patients in serious conditions, one of these concerning whether to operate patients admitted with symptomatic vasospasm (vasospasm on admission) and when. While early surgery may protect patien...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Fujii Y,Takahashi A,Ezura M,Mizoi K

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Post-radiotherapy carotid blowout syndrome (CBS) of the skull base is a rare but often catastrophic complication of head and neck malignancies. The existing literature on the treatment of this condition with flow-diverting devices (FDD) is extremely limited and disappointing. We present a case of impending CBS in a pa...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Anil G,Zhang J,Ong YK,Hui F

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unruptured intracranial aneurysms represent a decisional challenge. Treatment risks have to be balanced against an unknown probability of rupture. A better understanding of the physiopathology is the basis for a better prediction of the natural history of an individual patient. Knowledge about the possible determining...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Bacigaluppi S,Piccinelli M,Antiga L,Veneziani A,Passerini T,Rampini P,Zavanone M,Severi P,Tredici G,Zona G,Krings T,Boccardi E,Penco S,Fontanella M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) is the preferred method for confirming dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs), but it has the disadvantage of being invasive. In contrast, time-resolved magnetic resonance angiography (TR-MRA) is a useful, noninvasive imaging technique. The aim of this study was to compare the evalu...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Sakamoto S,Shibukawa M,Kiura Y,Matsushige T,Abe N,Kurisu K

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) play an important role in healthcare. The guideline development process should be precise and rigorous to ensure that the results are reproducible and not vague. To determine the quality of guidelines, the Appraisal of Guidelines and Research and Evaluation (AGREE) instrument was de...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Tian H,Gou Y,Pan Y,Li Q,Wei D,Wang Z,Niu X,Liang W,Zhang Y

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemangioblastoma is a rare benign tumor that consists of neoplastic vacuolated stromal cells and highly developed capillary blood vessels. These tumors are almost exclusively found in the central nervous system, but in extremely rare cases, it can arise in peripheral nerves. In the majority of cases, it occurs sporadi...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Rasulic L,Samardzic M,Bascarevic V,Micovic M,Cvrkota I,Zivkovic B

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study is to describe our series of nine unclippable and uncoilable ruptured aneurysms in eight patients treated by microsurgical wrapping with autologous muscle. Records were retrospectively reviewed for rebleeding rate, morbidity and mortality, changes in size or the aneurysm's configurations, and...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Germanò A,Priola S,Angileri FF,Conti A,La Torre D,Cardali S,Raffa G,Merlo L,Granata F,Longo M,Tomasello F

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Giant cavernous hemangiomas occur very rarely, and little has been reported about their behavior. In this case report three cavernous hemangiomas with a diametric measure between 6 cm and 7 cm and distinct features will be described. A 36-year-old female patient presented with headache and nausea. A CT scan disclosed ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： van Lindert EJ,Tan TC,Grotenhuis JA,Wesseling P

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of aspirin therapy discontinuation on intraoperative blood loss in spinal surgery. We searched Medline and Google Scholar 1946 to January 2017 inclusive for case-control studies, cohort studies, and controlled trials reporting intraoperative blood loss during spina...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Cheng A,Poon MTC,Demetriades AK

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radical excision of meningioma is suggested to provide for the best tumor control rates. However, aggressive surgery for meningiomas located at the posterior cranial fossa may lead to elevated postoperative morbidity of adjacent cranial nerves which in turn worsens patients' postoperative quality of life. Therefore, w...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Schneider M,Schuss P,Güresir Á,Borger V,Vatter H,Güresir E

更新日期：2020-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracranial pseudoaneurysm formation due to ruptured non-traumatic saccular aneurysm is extremely rare. We experienced two cases of large pseudoaneurysm formation due to rupture of a saccular aneurysm. The neuroradiological ghost-like appearance of the aneurysms led to misdiagnoses as large partially thrombosed aneur...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Mori K,Kasuga C,Nakao Y,Yamamoto T,Maeda M

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The orbitotomy has a central importance in craniofacial surgery. It is indicated for premature craniosynostoses, malformations and tumor surgery. The aim of the treatment is to correct functional disturbances and aesthetic impairments. Anatomical structures must be respected. Functional and anatomical aspects of the o...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Mühling J,Collmann H,Reuther J,Sörensen N

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 63 specimens, 74 aneurysms, and five other lesions, postmortem microsurgical and endoscopic inspection (PMI) was done. This work not only allowed for safe pathoanatomic findings, but moreover showed characteristics of a training method developed according to a model with clear standards. PMI gives training in: 1. U...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Resch KD

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intradiploic epidermoid tumor of the occipital bone was presented. There were neither intracranial extensions nor neurologic deficits. The lesion started as a painless mass under the scalp. The total removal of the tumor was associated with a good prognosis. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Kuzeyli K,Duru S,Cakir E,Baykal S,Ceylan S,Aktürk F

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multilevel discectomy and inter-vertebral body fusion combined with anterior plate-screw fixation is the common procedure in cervical spine surgery. The correct placement of the screws is an important factor for the outcome of these operations. Yet no systematic approach has been undertaken to optimize the geometry of...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Kantelhardt SR,Oberle J,Derakhshani S,Kast E

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe 3 cases of cerebral pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma, one of which has an unusual neuroradiological appearance, and review the clinical and prognostic features of the 96 cases reported in the literature. Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma is a neuroectodermal tumor that affects young patients, in a superf...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Cervoni L,Salvati M,Santoro A,Celli P

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Histological, immunocytochemical, and biological features of 38 giant cell gliomas were investigated. The invasion of these tumors and its giant cells by histiocytes, lymphocytes, plasma cells, and especially by eosinophilic granulocytes is viewed as an immune response, which may explain a favorable clinical course. F...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Müller W,Slowik F,Firsching R,Afra D,Sanker P

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Generally speaking, the term "ophthalmic aneurysms" refers to carotid-ophthalmic aneurysms, which arise from the internal carotid artery (ICA) wall at or around the origin of the ophthalmic artery (OA). In contrast, aneurysms arising from the OA stem or its branches, separate from the ICA are called peripheral OA aneu...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Qiao L,Wang H,Mao L,Chen S,Xie W,Wu Q

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidermoid cysts constitute less than 1% of intracranial tumors with the majority of them involving cerebellopontine angle (CPA). Although several mechanisms for cranial nerve dysfunction due to these tumors have been proposed, no direct evaluation for hyper- or hypoactive dysfunction has been done. In this case serie...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Hasegawa M,Nouri M,Nagahisa S,Yoshida K,Adachi K,Inamasu J,Hirose Y,Fujisawa H

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Injury to the internal carotid artery (ICA) is a life-threatening complication of endoscopic endonasal approaches. The objective of this study is to illustrate the detail anatomy of the parapharyngeal segment of the ICA (PPICA) to safe endoscopic endonasal surgery. The anatomical dissection was performed in 10 cadaver...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Fang X,Di G,Zhou W,Jiang X

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical access to deep intracranial lesions causing the least amount of iatrogenic trauma to the surrounding brain tissue remains a challenging task. In this article, we evaluate the use of a set of sequential tubes that dilate and provide retraction of the overlying brain tissue acting as a surgical corridor for dee...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Almenawer SA,Crevier L,Murty N,Kassam A,Reddy K

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 22-year-old woman presented with acute onset of headache and vomiting. Computed tomography (CT) demonstrated hydrocephalus and a huge midline mass with heterogeneous density involving both lateral ventricles. A small amount of hematoma was detected at the bottom of the left trigone. On magnetic resonance imaging (MR...

journal_title：Neurosurgical review

authors： Jamshidi J,Izumoto S,Yoshimine T,Maruno M

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00