Spontaneous disappearance of vein of galen malformation and posterior fossa venous pouch.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Brain-shift is a major source of error in neuronavigation systems based on pre-operative images. In this paper, we present intra-operative correction of brain-shift using 3D ultrasound. METHODS:The method is based on image registration of vessels extracted from pre-operative MRA and intra-operative power Do...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Reinertsen I,Lindseth F,Askeland C,Iversen DH,Unsgård G

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:SPECT scanning with Tl-201 and Tc-99m offers a unique, inexpensive functional imaging modality to combine with CT stereotactic craniotomy for guiding resection of necrosis and/or tumour in patients treated with escalated doses of radiation (> 6000 cGy) by either brachytherapy or radiosurgery. Thirty-two cases were ana...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Alexander E 3rd,Loeffler JS,Schwartz RB,Johnson KA,Carvalho PA,Garada BM,Zimmerman RE,Holman BL

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The middle meningeal artery (MMA) is well known to function as an important collateral channel to the territory of the anterior cerebral artery in moyamoya disease. This study was aimed to evaluate whether indocyanine green (ICG) videoangiography could visualize the anterior branch of the MMA before cranioto...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Tanabe N,Yamamoto S,Kashiwazaki D,Akioka N,Kuwayama N,Noguchi K,Kuroda S

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lesions lateral to the lower brainstem in an area extending from the foraminae of Luschka to the foramen magnum are rare and include different pathologies. There is no consensus on an ideal surgical approach. METHOD:To gain access to this area, we use the midline suboccipital subtonsillar approach (STA). Th...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Herlan S,Roser F,Ebner FH,Tatagiba M

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early onset "juvenile type" Parkinson's disease is commonly associated with disabling bilateral levodopa-induced dyskinesias. We report here a successful contemporaneous bilateral postero-ventral pallidotomy performed on a 46-year-old male with juvenile type Parkinson's and associated levodopa incited symmetric dyskin...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Iacono RP,Lonser RR,Yamada S

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A brain tumour in a newborn is rare. The incidence of congenital tumours is 0.34 per one million births. We report a case of a huge right hemispheric tumour operated upon successfully in a child 5 days old, who had a total tumoural excision and an uneventful outcome with 5 months follow up. This tumour appears to be t...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Aouad N,Vital C,Rivel J,Ramsoubramanian K,Santosh S,Chowdry O

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a period of 13 years 978 cases of severe head injuries were operated on in our clinic. An analysis of the medical reports includes injuries of the superficial dural sinus (39 cases = 4%): among these injuries of the anterior and central part of the superior sagittal sinus (66 per cent), injuries of the transverse s...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Meier U,Gärtner F,Knopf W,Klötzer R,Wolf O

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Too few cases of isolated abducent nerve palsy caused by neurovascular compression syndrome have been reported. We here report on a case of abducent nerve palsy caused by neurovascular compression syndrome that was successfully treated by microvascular decompression (MVD). A 46-year-old male presented with a 6-month h...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Yamazaki T,Yamamoto T,Hatayama T,Zaboronok A,Ishikawa E,Akutsu H,Matsuda M,Kato N,Matsumura A

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical, radiological and surgical findings of 56 patients with congenital malformations of the craniovertebral junction who underwent surgical intervention in the Department of Neurosurgery, Hacettepe University Medical School were reviewed. The anomalies were classified according to their embryonic origin. Fort...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Erbengi A,Oge HK

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Supratentorial intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) carries an excessive mortality and morbidity. Although surgical ICH treatment can be life-saving, the indications for surgery in larger cohorts of ICH patients are controversial and not well defined. We hypothesised that surgical indications vary substantially a...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Fahlström A,Tobieson L,Redebrandt HN,Zeberg H,Bartek J Jr,Bartley A,Erkki M,Hessington A,Troberg E,Mirza S,Tsitsopoulos PP,Marklund N

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transposition of the vertebral artery (VA) for microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm (HFS) is often challenging. Various procedures have been proposed to transpose the immobile tortuous VA that cannot be decompressed satisfactorily in the usual manner. METHODS:A Teflon piece that is cut into a we...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Nonaka Y,Hayashi N,Matsumae M,Fukushima T

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 40 postmortem specimens the cervical posterior roots were examined under the surgical microscope, and intradural communicating fibres between neighbouring segments were demonstrated. The implications of these frequent variants for the diagnosis of prolapsed cervical discs are discussed. ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Perneczky A,Sunder-Plassmann M

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The case report here deals with an intracavernous arterial aneurysm spontaneously developing into a carotid-cavernous fistula. The etiopathology of these fistulas is discussed. ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Lesoin F,Rousseau M,Petit H,Jomin M

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of 812 patients with intracranial tumours treated by radiosurgery during the period 1984-1990, 129 had meningiomas. Of these latter, 72 had middle fossa meningiomas. Patients with meningiomas treated by us since March 1990 are not included in this report since we established the investigative principle of a minimum of...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Valentino V,Schinaia G,Raimondi AJ

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevention of cerebral vasospasm with OKY-046, an imidazole derivative and a thromboxane synthetase inhibitor, was studied co-operatively at ten neurosurgical services. Intravenous administrations of 2, 5 or 10 mu/kg/minute of OKY-046 were given continuously from the earliest possible day to the 14th SAH-day to 82...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Suzuki S,Iwabuchi T,Tanaka T,Kanayama S,Ottomo M,Hatanaka M,Aihara H

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mild hypothermia provides cerebral protection against ischaemic insults in various animal models. We compared systemic and cerebral oxygenation between mild hypothermic and normothermic management in 60 patients with acute subarachnoid haemorrhage who underwent clipping of cerebral aneurysms. METHOD:The tem...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Sato K,Sato K,Yoshimoto T

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The difference in the course and the lethal mechanism between intracranial, subarachnoid and epidural bleedings was studied in a dog model under varying conditions. Subarachnoid bleedings were usually shortlasting, self-restricting, and generally survivable. The epidural bleedings differed quantitatively and qualitati...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Zwetnow NN,Habash AH,Löfgren J,Häkanson S

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of intravenous nitroglycerin (NTG) combined with dopamine on intracranial pressure (ICP) and cerebral arteriovenous oxygen difference (AVDO2) were studied in 11 patients with acute subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH). The study was performed on Days 1 to 3 of SAH after aneurysmal clipping. Treatment consisted o...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Iwanaga H,Okuchi K,Koshimae N,Goda K,Imanishi M,Tokunaga H,Aoki H,Boku E,Sakaki T

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim is to study the clinical, radiological and pathological features of childhood and adolescent meningiomas and analyse outcome prognosticators. METHOD:A retrospective analysis of the case records of patients less than 20 years of age operated for a meningioma in our institute since 1982 was performed....

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Menon G,Nair S,Sudhir J,Rao BR,Mathew A,Bahuleyan B

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The supracerebellar infratentorial approach is a commonly used route in neurosurgery. It provides a narrow and deep corridor to the dorsal midbrain and pineal region. The authors describe a surgical technique to expand the operative corridor and the surgeon's working angles during this approach. METHODS:Thi...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Rey-Dios R,Cohen-Gadol AA

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Occluding a ruptured intracranial aneurysm as early as possible may entail certain periprocedural conditions that compromise the outcome. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and clinical outcome of endovascular coiling procedures performed on an emergency bas...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Matías-Guiu JA,Avecillas-Chasín J,Barcia JA,Moreu M,López-Ibor L

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The long-term outcome in 26 patients following operation of intracranial saccular aneurysms before the age of twenty is presented. The duration of follow-up ranged from 4 to 33 years (mean 14 years). The oldest patient is now 51 years old. 19 patients (73%) made a complete or good recovery with resumption of normal li...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Ostergaard JR

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Adjuvant systemic chemotherapy increases survival of primary malignant glioma patients beyond 12-18 months. The only interstitial chemotherapy treatment approved for malignant glioma is Gliadel wafer containing carmustine (BCNU) placed in the resection cavity at surgery. Analysis of a large trial by Westphal ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Westphal M,Ram Z,Riddle V,Hilt D,Bortey E,Executive Committee of the Gliadel Study Group.

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extensive large dumbbell-shaped hypoglossal schwannoma is extremely rare, and total resection is nearly impossible. We present a case of a 61-year-old male with a giant-size hypoglossal schwannoma with moderate tongue atrophy. The tumor extended from the enlarged hypoglossal canal to the brainstem intradurally and the...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Inoue T,Nonaka Y,Hirai H,Shima A,Suzuki F,Matsuda M,Fukushima T

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Increased slow-wave activity in intracranial pressure (ICP) signifies an exhausted cerebrospinal compensatory reserve across a range of conditions. In this study, we attempted to describe synchronisation between slow waves of ICP and of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) variables during controlled el...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Weerakkody RA,Czosnyka M,Zweifel C,Castellani G,Smielewski P,Keong N,Haubrich C,Pickard J,Czosnyka Z

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tumours of the brachial plexus region are rare and most publications are case reports or studies with a small series of patients. The aim of this study is to present our experience in managing these lesions. METHODS:We review 18 patients with tumours in the brachial plexus region submitted to surgical treat...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Siqueira MG,Martins RS,Teixeira MJ

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microvascular decompression (MVD) has come to stay as an effective way of treating hemifacial spasm. But it remains to be seen how much each of the electrophysiological monitoring techniques (intra-operative) are contributing to its increased efficacy. Their role as indicators for re-exploration or recurrence is to be...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kiya N,Bannur U,Yamauchi A,Yoshida K,Kato Y,Kanno T

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morphological and microstructural changes of the trigeminal nerve due to neurovascular compression (NVC) have been reported in primary trigeminal neuralgia (PTN) patients. This investigation was to examine the relationship between the trigeminal-pontine angle and nerve microstructural changes. METHODS:Twent...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Pang H,Sun H,Fan G

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was conducted to investigate the usefulness of intracranial cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) volume measurement using MR-based methods in the management of patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). METHODS:The study group comprised 19 patients with NPH who showed a favorable outcome after ventr...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Tsunoda A,Mitsuoka H,Bandai H,Arai H,Sato K,Makita J

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 12 patients syringomyelia was diagnosed using MRI. The underlying cause was a hindbrain hernia in 8 patients, a posterior fossa cyst in one case, and in 3 patients the underlying cause remained unknown. Syringo-subarachnoid shunting in 8 patients failed to decrease pain and the size of the syrinx, motor lesion and ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Firsching R,Sanker P

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00