Usefulness of gallium-67 scintigraphy in neurohypophyseal germinoma.

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the clinical presentation, diagnostic and therapeutic management and outcome of 27 cases of post-traumatic thoracic outlet syndrome (PT TOS). METHODS:Retrospective chart analysis. RESULTS:Nineteen women and eight men were included in this study. Involvement in a traffic accident was the most co...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Dubuisson A,Lamotte C,Foidart-Dessalle M,Nguyen Khac M,Racaru T,Scholtes F,Kaschten B,Lénelle J,Martin D

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this article, we present our experience with such operations performed under local anaesthesia. METHODS:From January 1997 to November 2007, there were 387 patients operated on for asymptomatic carotid stenosis. Patient data were retrospectively evaluated. Thirty-day neurological morbidity and mortality f...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Sokol D,Fiedler J,Chlouba V,Bombic M,Priban V

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyse the intraoperative complications of a single neurosurgeon, with emphasis on devastating intraoperative incidents, and how they possibly could have been avoided. METHODS:All the patients operated upon by the author between 1986 and 2002, i.e. 252 patients with 270 craniotomies for 294 aneurysms, were...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Wester K

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We estimated the volume doubling time (Vd) of the ethyl-nitrosourea-induced rat glioma by serial magnetic resonance imaging, and the results were compared with potential doubling time (Tp) determined immunohistochemically. Vd ranged from 3.3 to 29.2 days (11.3 +/- 7.74) and Tp ranged from 2.3 to 13.3 days (6.81 +/- 3....

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Nakajima M,Nakasu S,Morikawa S,Inubushi T

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pharmacological action of a leukotriene antagonist FPL 55712 was studied on canine cerebral arterial segments. FPL 55712 at concentrations of 10(-6)M and 10)-5)M showed dose-dependent inhibition of the constrictor responses of the artery to prostaglandin F2 alpha. The constrictor responses of the artery to either ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Sasaki T,Kassell NF,Turner DM,Comair YG,Yamashita M,Fujiwara S

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intra-operative Doppler recordings were carried out on cerebral saccular aneurysms in 12 patients. Distinct fluctuations of flow superimposed on the pulse wave were seen in 6 patients. The fluctuations appeared to be periodic with measured period lengths of 60 to 150 msec. In 3 other patients flow irregularities could...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Steiger HJ,Reulen HJ

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Selection of the approach and technique for surgical repair of aneurysm of the vertebrobasilar artery system is mainly based on angiographic features. This report emphasizes that planning the surgical procedure should also include preoperative evaluation of the individual skull base configuration, as well as the relat...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Bertalanffy H,Gilsbach JM,Mayfrank L,Kawase T,Shiobara R,Toya S

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past 5 years 9 patients underwent partial or complete corpus callosotomy for treatment of medically intractable epileptic seizures. A beneficial effect of the procedure was observed in 8 patients. Criteria for performance of the procedure included CT evidence of unilateral cerebral damage and non-localized ep...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Rappaport ZH,Lerman P

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We used an assembly of electrodes C3 and C4-Cz in order to activate the motor cortical area of the corticobulbar tract to elucidate the motor-evoked potential of the contralateral mentalis muscle. METHOD:We compared this setup to that of an assembly with electrodes C5 or C6-Cz using a train of electrical pul...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Verst SM,Chung TM,Sucena AC,Maldaun MV,Aguiar PH

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Regional cerebral blood flow, recorded by the 133Xenon inhalation method, was measured preoperatively and over a five years postoperative period in six patients with completed stroke and stabilized neurological deficits, who had undergone omental transposition for revascularization of the ischaemic brain. Comparisons ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Goldsmith HS,Bacciu P,Cossu M,Pau A,Rodriguez G,Rosadini G,Ruju P,Sehrbundt Viale E,Turtas S,Viale GL

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Ballistic injuries to peripheral nerves pose special challenges in terms of indications, timing and type of surgical intervention. The aim of the present work was to analyze our experience in the surgical treatment of peripheral nerve ballistic injuries with respect to the mechanism of injury (gunshot versus...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Rochkind S,Strauss I,Shlitner Z,Alon M,Reider E,Graif M

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intraoperative fluorescence angiography with indocyanine green (ICG) as a tracer has recently been introduced as a novel technique for neurosurgery. We evaluated the feasibility and efficacy of near-infrared (NIR) indocyanine green (ICG) videoangiography for patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy (CEA). ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Haga S,Nagata S,Uka A,Akagi Y,Hamada Y,Shono T

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The electromagnetic field focusing (EFF) probe is capable of producing well circumscribed, intense heat at the point of contact with the tissue. Experimental studies were carried out to assess this probe as a neurosurgical tool using 38 rats and 4 mice with mammary carcinoma. The study on the rats included study of th...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Patil AA,Yamanashi WS,Valentine JL,Hill D,Filip OF

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 35-year-old female presented with partial complex seizures. Computed tomography (CT) showed a slightly high density mass over the right frontal convexity, with heterogeneous contrast enhancement. T1-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) imaging showed the tumour as a hypo-intense lesion, with faint reticular enhancement ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Shimoji K,Yasuma Y,Mori K,Eguchi M,Maeda M

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the characteristic features of intramedullary spinal cord tumour associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1). We have experienced 44 cases of pathologically confirmed intramedullary spinal cord tumour. Diagnosis of NF-1 was done according to the criteria set by the National Institute of Health Cons...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Yagi T,Ohata K,Haque M,Hakuba A

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common after subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) and causes poor outcome. Knowing which SAH events cause the stress leading to PTSD development could allow for their severity, and so the chances of PTSD, to be reduced. The dramatic nature of SAH onset has meant ictal event...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Baisch SB,Schenk T,Noble AJ

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-two patients with 44 cephaloceles treated between 1966 and 1993 are presented. Eighteen lesions were occipital, 2 parietal, 1 at the anterior fontanelle, 11 sincipital, and 12 basal. In recent years computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provided better information on the site and natu...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Czech T,Reinprecht A,Matula C,Svoboda H,Vorkapic P

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Intraoperative detection of residual tumor remains an important challenge in surgery to treat gliomas. New developments in optical techniques offer non-invasive high-resolution imaging that may integrate well into the workflow of neurosurgical operations. Using an intracranial glioma model, we have recentl...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Böhringer HJ,Lankenau E,Stellmacher F,Reusche E,Hüttmann G,Giese A

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe an extremely rare example of Ewing's sarcoma (ES)/peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumour (pPNET) originating from the jugular foramen. The patient was a 10-year-old boy who presented with progressive symptoms due to right lower cranial nerve palsies. Computed tomographic (CT) scan and magnetic resonan...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kobayashi H,Terasaka S,Yamaguchi S,Kubota K,Iwasaki Y

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To determine its roles in the diagnosis and the systemic evaluation of metastatic brain tumours, whole-body positron emission tomography (PET) using [18F]FDG was performed in 20 consecutive patients. METHODS:All patients were thought to be suffering or needing to be differentiated from metastatic brain tumo...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kim DG,Kim CY,Paek SH,Lee DS,Chung JK,Jung HW,Cho BK

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of brain tumors in elderly patients is increasing. It has become possible to treat meningiomas in the elderly by several modalities. We developed a successful multimodal strategy to treat these patients. METHODS:We registered 35 patients with meningiomas. Symptomatic meningiomas were treated s...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Sonoda Y,Sakurada K,Saino M,Kondo R,Sato S,Kayama T

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ependymomas and tuberculomas are common paediatric posterior fossa lesions in developing countries and may be confused with each other due to some overlapping features. The distinction is important as the treatment for each is entirely different. We have described three young children in whom clinical-radiological fea...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Futane S,Salunke P,Sahoo S,Mulinani N,Vyas S

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunting is a highly effective treatment for idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH). However, secondary deterioration can occur at a later time. Thus, the current study aimed to evaluate the incidence rate and causes of secondary deterioration. METHODS:A retrospective anal...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kaestner S,Behrends R,Roth C,Graf K,Deinsberger W

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Successful deep brain stimulation is mostly dependent on accurate positioning of the leads at the optimal target points. We investigated whether the identification of the subthalamic nucleus in T2-weighted 3-T MRI, fluid-attenuated inversion recovery 3-T MRI and susceptibility-weighted 3-T MRI is confirmed b...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Polanski WH,Martin KD,Engellandt K,von Kummer R,Klingelhoefer L,Fauser M,Storch A,Schackert G,Sobottka SB

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of our study was to evaluate MRI/Ultrasonography fusion accuracy depending on three ultrasonographic parameters. METHOD:An ultrasonography and MRI compatible model was created, consisting of a plastic box, which contained 3 objects. MRI scans were performed with 128 sagittal slices. The objects were ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Schlaier JR,Warnat J,Dorenbeck U,Proescholdt M,Schebesch KM,Brawanski A

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Post-operative CSF leak is the major source of morbidity following endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery. The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with post-operative CSF leak in patients undergoing this surgery and facilitate the prospective identification of patients at higher risk of this...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Hannan CJ,Almhanedi H,Al-Mahfoudh R,Bhojak M,Looby S,Javadpour M

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Homovanillic acid (HVA) and 5-hydroxyindolacetic acid (5-HIAA) in ventricular CSF were determined in 19 patients (12 female 7 male) with brain tumours. No relationship was found between ventricular fluid pressure (VFP) and levels of HVA and 5-HIAA. A relationship was observed between ventricular CSF, HVA concentration...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Bareggi SR,Porta M,Collice M,Calderini G,Ferrara M,Morselli PL

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, which comprises 144 consecutive head injuries, the initial clinical assessment and the findings of the initial CT scan are related to the outcome. The mortality is related to the patient's level of consciousness and pupillary light reflex on admission. The disability rate (= number of disabled/number of...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Espersen JO,Petersen OF

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a giant aneurysm of the anterior communicating artery (ACoA) which was treated with a STA-RA graft-A3 bonnet bypass and A3-A3 side-to-side anastomosis. A giant and partially thrombosed ACoA aneurysm was partially coated 3 years before his current presentation, its gradual increase producing visual field di...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kim K,Mizunari T,Mizutani N,Kobayashi S,Takizawa K,Kamiyama H,Murai Y,Teramoto A

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In case of suspected normal pressure hydrocephalus, MRI is performed systematically and can sometimes highlight an obstruction of the flow pathways of the CSF (aqueductal stenosis or other downstream obstruction). It seems legitimate for these patients to ask the question of a treatment with endoscopic third...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Baroncini M,Kuchcinski G,Le Thuc V,Bourgeois P,Leroy HA,Baille G,Lebouvier T,Defebvre L

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00