Paget's disease complicated by hydrocephalus and syringomyelia.

abstract：:The goal of this study was to assess the diagnostic accuracy of 16-row multislice computed tomography angiography (CTA) compared with digital subtraction angiography (DSA) in the detection of aneurysm remnants and arterial patency after clipping of intracranial aneurysms. Thirty-seven consecutive patients with 40 clip...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Chen W,Yang Y,Qiu J,Peng Y,Xing W

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of the present study was to delineate preoperative factors that may predict perforator injuries following open surgery for an unruptured middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysm. METHODS:The authors conducted a retrospective review of 85 consecutive patients who underwent surgical clipping of 91 unrupture...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Yeon JY,Kim JS,Hong SC

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Analysis of the management of 7 cases of extradural arachnoid cyst is presented. A brief review of the literature on the subject is presented. Seven cases of extradural arachnoid cysts were treated surgically between the years 1996 to 2002. These patients were analysed retrospectively. The average follow-up period was...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kulkarni AG,Goel A,Thiruppathy SP,Desai K

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Animal models provide a basis for clarifying the complex pathogenesis of delayed cerebral vasospasm (DCVS) and for screening of potential therapeutic approaches. Arbitrary use of experimental parameters in current models can lead to results of uncertain relevance. The aim of this work was to identify and analyze...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Marbacher S,Fandino J,Kitchen ND

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report four cases of the use of peroperative cortical mapping during craniotomy under local anaesthesia to define the relationship between the glioma and speech and somatosensory cortex. This enabled a radical subtotal (two cases) or an apparent total (two cases) excision of the tumour close to the somatosensory an...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Walsh AR,Schmidt RH,Marsh HT

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Existing techniques for lengthening a peritoneal catheter require a formal laparotomy, and exploration for the catheter which is then extended by the addition of a necessary length. We describe a simplified technique which is quicker and which in co-operative patients can be done under local anaesthesia on an out-pati...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Mittal P,Chand M,Chhabra DK

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cortical venous thrombosis can present with non-specific findings including headaches and seizures. Subsequent cortical infarction has a variety of radiological appearances. The authors describe the diagnostic challenge of a case of cortical venous thrombosis presenting with focal motor seizures where imaging showed a...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Khosravi M,Hill CS,Kitchen N

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Huge calcified chronic subdural hematoma is quite rare. We reported a such case in a old man. The intraoperative photographs of the case fully demonstrated the morphology of the calcified chronic subdural hematoma. ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Rao Z,Li J,Yin H,You C

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An adaptation of bungee jumping, 'bungee running', involves participants attempting to run as far as they can whilst connected to an elastic rope which is anchored to a fixed point. Usually considered a safe recreational activity, we report a potentially life-threatening head injury following a bungee running accident...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Singh P,Convery F,Watt M,Fulton A,McKinstry S,Flannery T

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the fourth case of Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) meningitis and the only one associated with brain abscess formation. A 29-years-old male patient developed septic shock 13 days after a right nasopharyngeal AVM resection. CRKP was grown from CSF with a MIC for meropenem ≥16 mg/L. Intraveno...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Chen Y,Liu L

更新日期：2019-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：:The endoscopic technique is increasingly being used for the resection of pituitary adenomas. Its efficacy and safety have been generally accepted, but its impact on the quality of life of the patients treated has not been previously addressed. Most of the studies assessing the quality of life after long-term cure of p...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Karabatsou K,O'Kelly C,Ganna A,Dehdashti AR,Gentili F

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During microvascular decompression procedure for trigeminal neuralgia, surgical attention is mainly focused at the neurovascular conflict at trigeminal root entry zone. However, many major complications of this surgery are often related to venous structures in the posterior fossa, including the venous sinuses and the ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Choudhari KA

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVES. To analyze the indications of surgical treatment, surgical management strategies and post-surgical outcome in patients with brainstem glioma (BSG). METHODS. In this retrospective study conducted from 1998 to 2012, 58 patients of surgically treated intrinsic BSG, meeting the inclusion criterion were enrolle...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Sinha S,Kale SS,Chandra SP,Suri A,Mehta VS,Sharma BS

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report our experience with 3D customised cranioplasties for large cranial defects. They were made by casting bone cement in custom made moulds at the time of surgery. Between October 2015 and January 2018, 29 patients underwent the procedure; 25 underwent elective cranioplasties for large cranial defects and four w...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Đurić KS,Barić H,Domazet I,Barl P,Njirić N,Mrak G

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Percutaneous balloon compression (PBC) has been widely used in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. However, this technique has a steep learning curve and significant complications were reported that were related to foramen ovale puncturing. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical results of a s...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Aydoseli A,Akcakaya MO,Aras Y,Sabanci PA,Unal TC,Sencer A,Hepgul K,Unal OF,Barlas O,Izgi N

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report three patients treated for cervical radiculopathy by anterior cervical discectomy and BOP grafting. Because of recurrent symptoms re-exploration was carried out 30 months later in the first case, 10 months in second and 8 months in the third case. At reoperation the grafts were disrupted into easily separabl...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Hafez RF,Crockard HA

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with a chronic encapsulated intracerebral haematoma presenting with medically intractable epilepsy is described. A tough capsule containing an old haematoma was confirmed surgically, and consisted of dense collagenous tissue with rich neovascularization. The radiological features, aetiology and treatment of ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kurita H,Ichi S,Shiokawa Y

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of plasma cell granuloma which is a rare intracranial tumour showing plasma cell infiltration. It mimics meningioma and solitary plasmacytoma clinically and radiologically. Clinical presentation, diagnostic investigations and management are discussed with a review of the literature. ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Saxena A,Sinha S,Tatke M

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this report is to introduce a simple modification to the free-hand frameless stereotactic placement of ventriculoperitoneal shunts in undersized ventricles. In this technical note, we describe our experience with ventricular catheter placement in two children suffering from shunt dependent idiopathic intrac...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Woerdeman PA,Willems PW,Han KS,Hanlo PW,Berkelbach van der Sprenkel JW

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and acute ischaemic stroke are major causes of mortality and morbidity and there is an urgent demand for new neuroprotective strategies following the translational failure of neuroprotective drug trials. Oxygen therapy--especially normobaric, may offer a simple and effective therapeutic st...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kumaria A,Tolias CM

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Solitary Fibrous Tumour (SFT) is a rare tumour occurring mainly in the pleural cavity, with less than 100 cases reported in the Central Nervous System, where it typically presents as a meningeal-based lesion. We describe the case of a SFT located in the fourth ventricle and briefly review the pertinent liter...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Montano N,Doglietto F,Lauriola L,Signorelli F,Pallini R

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy (CSM) is a disabling condition arising from arthritic compression and consequent injury of the cervical spinal cord. Stratification of CSM severity has been useful to inform clinical practice and research analysis. In the UK the Myelopathy Disability Index (MDI) is a popular assessme...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Davies BM,Nourallah B,Venkatesh A,Ali AMS,Guilfoyle M,Francis J,Kotter MRN,Laing RJC

更新日期：2020-11-10 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：PURPOSE:Akt/mTOR/p70S6K signaling pathway promotes motor function recovery after spinal cord injury (SCI) in both neurons and astrocytes. But the role and mechanism of this pathway in oligodendrocytes during nerve repair following SCI has not been researched. This study aimed to investigate the effect and mechanism of ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Ge C,Liu D,Sun Y

更新日期：2020-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a series of eight patients undergoing circumferential neural decompression and stabilization of the thoracolumbar spine via a single midline posterior approach, with complete vertebrectomy for a variety of indications. Four had primary tumours, two secondary tumours, one patient had tuberculosis and one had...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Crocker M,James G,Ibrahim A,Thomas N,Chitnavis B

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over a 2-year period, 22 consecutive comatose patients (Glasgow Coma Score of less than or equal to 8) with intraventricular haematomas were managed with prolonged external ventricular drainage via an external one-way valve regulated system. The mean duration of drainage was 12 days. The overall mortality was 23%. Acc...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Chan KH,Mann KS

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To investigate the incidence and risk factors of postoperative dysphagia after anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF) in terms of demographic, procedural and anaesthetic perspectives.Materials and methods: Medical records and radiologic data of patients who underwent anterior cervical surgery perfo...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Park JH,Lee SH,Kim ES,Eoh W

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim: Measuring the intracranial pressure (ICP) of the infra-tentorial, posterior fossa compartment has long been avoided due to a lack of precedent and interpretability, as well as concern of damage to the underlying vital structures. In cases of posterior fossa insults however, the supra-tentorial compartment ICPs ca...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Khan A,Borg N,Shenouda E

更新日期：2020-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nowadays the endoscopic endonasal approach is increasingly being used to remove craniopharyngiomas, tuberculum sellae meningiomas and other presellar and parasellar lesions and its value in anterior skull base surgery is undisputed. Herein, we assess the relative advantages, disadvantages and feasibility of ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Peraio S,Chumas P,Nix P,Phillips N,Tyagi A

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied 139 cases of intracranial germ cell tumours up to the beginning of 1993, 63.3% of which showed monotypic histological patterns and 36.7% were shown to be mixed tumours. All these cases underwent surgery followed by radiation and/or chemotherapy. All cases of choriocarcinoma died within 2 years. Cases o...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Sano K

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00