Total migration of a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt into the ventricles.

abstract：:Objective: Vaccination therapy using tumour antigen-loaded, autologous dendritic cells (DC) is a promising therapeutic approach alongside standard treatment for glioblastoma (GBM). However, reliable diagnostic criteria regarding therapy monitoring are not established. Here, we analysed the impact of additional 18F-flu...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kristin Schmitz A,Sorg RV,Stoffels G,Grauer OM,Galldiks N,Steiger HJ,Kamp MA,Langen KJ,Sabel M,Rapp M

更新日期：2019-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：:The transnasal approach is the most utilized approach to the sellar region. This study was conducted to identify an anatomical landmark on the lateral surface of the head that corresponds to the midpoint of the sellar floor at the level of sphenoidal rostrum. This point, lined up with the nostril, simulates the surgic...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Campero A,Socolovsky M,Torino R,Martins C,Yasuda A,Rhoton AL Jr

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Racial differences in the incidence and rate of rupture of intracranial aneurysms are well recognized. A retrospective study of racial differences between Maori and European New Zealanders presenting to the Auckland Regional Neurosurgical Unit between 1985 and 1990 was conducted. It was found that the incidence per 10...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Marks PV,Hope JK,Cluroe AD,Furneaux CE

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite advances in imaging of the brain, an accurate diagnosis of brain lesions requires tissue sampling and histological verification. A series of CT-directed procedures has been performed in 300 patients with deep sited, multiple, diffuse, extensive, small or inflammatory lesions, brain stem haematomas and tumours ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Thomas DG,Nouby RM

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multicentre gliomas are a well recognized entity but the occurrence of such tumours both above and below the tentorium remains uncommon. We report the case of an 11-year-old boy who underwent stereotactic biopsy of a brain stem ring enhancing tumour with histology of an anaplastic astrocytoma (Grade 3). Nine months fo...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Pell MF,Revesz T,Thomas DG

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To evaluate the efficacy of our methods for decreasing the incidence of post-operative central nervous system infections (PCNSI) and to assess the type of microbiology and risk factors associated with PCNSI. METHODS:This prospective study was performed at First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang U...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Ma YF,Wen L,Zhu Y

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Continuous infusion of intrathecal baclofen (ITB) via a subcutaneously implanted pump has developed over the last 20 years as a powerful tool in the management of spasticity in various adult and paediatric neurological conditions. Acting more focally on spinal GABA receptors, ITB causes fewer systemic side effects tha...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Brennan PM,Whittle IR

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Decompressive craniectomy is often emergently performed in an effort to reduce intracranial hypertension. After this urgent intervention, brain-injured patients often start rehabilitation programs but are left with a skull defect. Cranioplasty is often performed in these situations in order to repair this def...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Di Stefano C,Sturiale C,Trentini P,Bonora R,Rossi D,Cervigni G,Piperno R

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case is described where a reconstruction of a complex defect in the floor of anterior cranial fossa was successfully carried out using multiple layers of vascularised pedicle flaps. The 42-year-old male patient had previously undergone multiple surgical procedures for persistent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhoea...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Goel A

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of cervical intramedullary sarcoidosis. A 56 year old woman presented with progressive paraesthesia affecting the lower limbs. MRI revealed an intramedullar lesion from C4-C7. A laminectomy and subtotal resection was carried out for this presumed intramedullary tumour. Pathology revealed this to be a...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Mathieson CS,Mowle D,Ironside JW,O'Riordan R

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes the use of globus pallidus internus (Gpi) local field potentials recorded through pre-implanted deep brain stimulation (DBS) electrodes on a patient affected by generalized dystonia. The recordings were made both before and after radiofrequency-induced posteroventrolateral bilateral stereotactic p...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Franzini A,Cordella R,Penner F,Rosa M,Messina G,Rizzi M,Nardocci N,Priori A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nerve and muscle biopsy are common procedures often performed by junior surgical trainees. This educational review article describes the operative details of performing biopsies of muscle and nerve. Indications, pre-operative investigations and complication rates are described to aid in proper patient select...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Hart MG,Santarius T,Trivedi RA

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report three patients who deteriorated after lumbar puncture (LP). Two patients were later found to have type іі (a + b) dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVF) with high flow retrograde venous drainage on cerebral angiography. The third had a type II (a) DAVF. All patients recovered at least partially after DAVF treat...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Ghorbani M,Azar M,Shojaei H,Griessenauer CJ,DeHoff G,Khosravi D

更新日期：2019-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To depict the specific brain networks that are modulated by deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) in Parkinson's disease (PD), using diffusion tensor imaging-based fibre tractography (DTI-FT).Materials and methods: Nine patients who received bilateral STN-DBS for PD were included. Elec...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Vassal F,Dilly D,Boutet C,Bertholon F,Charier D,Pommier B

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of a benign pineal cyst in a 70-year-old man who presented with hydrocephalus and apoplexy is reported. Surgical exploration revealed subarachnoid and intracystic haemorrhage. The patient also had bilateral impairment of hearing which improved after excision of the cyst. Patients with a pineal cyst with apoplex...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Mukherjee KK,Banerji D,Sharma R

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of the flexible neuroendoscope and laser fenestration in the surgical management of a symptomatic cyst of cavum septum pellucidum is reported. Successful communication was established between the cyst cavity and the lateral ventricles using this technique. Satisfactory clinical and radiological improvement as ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Jackowski A,Kulshresta M,Sgouros S

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The primary objective of neurophysiologic monitoring during surgery is to prevent permanent neurological sequelae. We prospectively evaluated whether the combined use of somatosensory- and motor-evoked potential (SEP/MEP) for intramedullary spinal cord tumor (IMSCT) surgery may be beneficial. Combined SEP/MEP monitori...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Hyun SJ,Rhim SC

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to investigate if there are possible gender differences in relation to outcome following closed severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a predominantly Asian population. A study was conducted using our prospectively maintained TBI database of 672 patients with severe TBI admitted into ou...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Ng I,Lee KK,Lim JH,Wong HB,Yan XY

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case is described of oculomotor nerve sheath tumour presenting with signs and symptoms of a posterior fossa space occupying lesion with minimal involvement of the IIIrd nerve. ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Mehta VS,Singh RV,Misra NK,Choudhary C

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of cervical spine, tracheal and oesophageal trauma from a go-karting injury caused by the patient's scarf catching in the vehicle's wheel. We discuss the significance of the pre-hospital and operative management of this potentially life-threatening injury by a multi-specialty surgical team. The import...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Ahmad M,Sinha P,Al-Tamimi YZ,Sylvester D,Dezso A,Timothy J

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subfalcine brain herniation is well documented in the presence of raised intracranial pressure. However, we report a case of herniation occurring after decompression of bilateral chronic subdural haematomas, which did not appear to be related to high pressure. We suggest that after rapid decompression of a collection,...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Shah A,Choi D

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:High-grade spondylolysthesis and spondyloptosis management have various options. There were no large series reported to support any particular treatment modality. The aim of surgery is to get solid bony fusion to get relief of instability and its symptoms as well as relief of neurological symptoms. There are ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Gollapudi PR,Kotakadira S,Nandigama PK,Karla R,Maila SK,Bugude NN

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A combined approach for microvascular decompression of trigeminal neuralgia is reported. Arachnoid dissection of the cerebellar horizontal fissure (transhorizontal approach) allowed easy identification of the root exit zone of the trigeminal nerve. The superior semilunar lobule was pulled back rostrally so that retrac...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Fujimaki T,Kirino T

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thoracic complications of ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt are very rare. We report an unusual case of VP shunt intrathoracic migration, associated with symptomatic hydrothorax. The patient was successfully managed with revision. We reviewed the 10 cases reported in the literature and discussed the mechanism of shunt-t...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Akyüz M,Uçar T,Göksu E

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report our experience with seven cases of endodermal cysts located anterior and anterolateral to the brainstem. The ages of the patients ranged from 10 to 35 years. There were three males and four females. The cysts had characteristic imaging features, and contained fluid having a 'greenish-yellow pus-like' hue and...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Goel A,Muzumdar D,Chagla A

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microdialysis enables the chemistry of extracellular fluid in body tissues to be measured. Extracellular proteases such as the cysteine protease, cathepsin S (CatS), are thought to facilitate astrocytoma invasion. Microdialysates obtained from human brain tumours in vivo were subjected to cathepsin S activity and ELIS...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Flannery T,McConnell RS,McQuaid S,McGregor G,Mirakhur M,Martin L,Scott C,Burden R,Walker B,McGoohan C,Johnston PG

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From autopsy and neuroradiological studies a maximum prevalence of unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UA) of 0.5% in the general population is revealed. Studies concerning the incidence of aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) revealed 10 cases per 100,000 inhabitants per year. From these epidemiological parameter...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Rosenørn J,Eskesen V,Schmidt K

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Until recently, warfarin, clopidogrel and aspirin have provided the mainstay for prevention of thrombotic disease in cardiac patients. However, new classes of drugs have recently emerged that promise better clinical outcomes and lower risks. Use of such agents has increased, but increased risk and severity of intra-cr...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kimpton G,Dabbous B,Leach P

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Silver-Russell syndrome is a rare genetically heterogeneous disorder in which patients demonstrate intrauterine and postnatal growth retardation, triangular facies, excessive sweating during early childhood, late closure of the anterior fontanelle and skeletal asymmetry. An association with malignancy exists and only ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Fenton E,Refai D,See W,Rawluk DJ

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) of the posterior fossa in cases of acoustic neurinoma is very rare. The authors present the clinical, neuroradiological and histological findings of an acoustic neurinoma presenting with SAH. The literature regarding this subject is reviewed and the pathogenesis of haemorrhage from neuri...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Gavra M,Thanos L,Pomoni M,Batakis N

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00