Subdural haemorrhage following endoscopic third ventriculostomy. A rare complication.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this report was to review our experience with stereotactic radiosurgery in the management of patients with residual neurocytomas after initial surgery. METHODS:Between October 1996 and December 2001, four patients with central neurocytoma were treated by surgery and subsequently underwent lin...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Martín JM,Katati M,López E,Bullejos JA,Arregui G,Busquier H,Mínguez A,Olivares G,Hernández V,Arjona V

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital craniovertebral junction deformities can be associated with an anomalous vertebral artery (VA). At times, the artery crosses the joint posteriorly (i.e., persistent first intersegmental artery) and is at risk during posterior approach. We report a new variant, wherein the bilateral VA coursed medially after...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Karthigeyan M,Salunke P,Kataria MS

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:OBJECTIVE, BACKGROUND: Cerebral angiography, performed within 24 hr of aneurysmal rupture, carries an increased risk of rebleeding. We have investigated the rerupture rate during angiography procedures under deep general anesthesia and the factors that contribute to rebleeding. METHODS:We divided 69 patient...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kusumi M,Yamada M,Kitahara T,Endo M,Kan S,Iida H,Sagiuchi T,Fujii K

更新日期：2005-08-01 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：PURPOSE:Post-traumatic fistulas between the middle meningeal artery and the cranial venous system are extremely rare. We describe clinical presentation and successful endovascular management of a case of post-traumatic fistula between the middle meningeal artery and the sphenoparietal sinus. METHODS:A 53-year-old man ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Unterhofer C,Chemelli A,Waldenberger P,Bauer R,Ortler M

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When operating on a child with a large myelomeningocele and kyphosis, coverage with skin of high quality and a supporting layer of subcutaneous tissue can be difficult. The dermal circulation in the newborn is finite and an extensive mobilisation of the skin is a risky venture. Between 1988 and 2003 five children with...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Arnell K

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A surgical carbon dioxide laser unit (laser) has been used since 1977 in twenty-five cases of various brain tumours, including ten meningiomas (four sphenoid ridge, two parasagittal, two falx, one olfactory, one posterior fossa), eleven gliomas (seven glioblastoma, four astrocytoma), two metastatic brain tumours, one ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Hara M,Takeuchi K,Okada J,Takizawa T,Matsumoto M

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The most frequent sequelae after severe brain injury include changes in personality traits, disturbances of emotional behaviour and impairment of cognitive functions. In particular, emotional changes and/or verbal and non verbal dysfunctions were found in patients with bilateral or unilateral temporal lobe lesions. Th...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Formisano R,Schmidhuber-Eiler B,Saltuari L,Cigany E,Birbamer G,Gerstenbrand F

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coregistration of any neuroimaging studies into treatment planning for stereotactic radiosurgery became easily applicable using the Leksell Gamma Knife 4C, a new model of gamma knife. The authors investigated the advantage of this image processing. METHOD:Since installation of the Leksell Gamma Knife 4C at ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Koga T,Maruyama K,Igaki H,Tago M,Saito N

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The follow up of 49 stereotactically operated epileptics is graphically demonstrated and the 79 operations in basic targets within the amygdala and the area of the anterior pole of the thalamus are described. The patients had valuable gaining in 80%; The continued developement of stereotactic methods in the future is ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Bouchard G

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Percutaneous radiofrequency trigeminal rhizotomy (RF-TR) is a well-established treatment for patients suffering from trigeminal neuralgia (TN) as a primary modality or for those refractory to medical treatment. However, few existing studies have identified intraoperative parameter or navigation technique tha...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Tsai PJ,Lee MH,Chen KT,Huang WC,Yang JT,Lin MH

更新日期：2019-07-01 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：:171 patients with an instability-related failed back surgery syndrome underwent internal fixation. The operative indication was based on specific diagnostic procedures such as anaesthesia of articular nerves and the trial external immobilization in a plaster jacket. Taking account of the different types of hypermobili...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Markwalder TM,Battaglia M

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of thromboxane A2 synthetase inhibitor and hyperdynamic therapy on delayed cerebral ischaemia following aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage were evaluated in a series of twenty eight patients, who underwent aneurysmal clipping with 72 hours after subarachnoid haemorrhage. Postoperatively, 13 patients were ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Yano K,Kuroda T,Tanabe Y,Yamada H

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Incomplete cerebral ischaemia of 10 to 60 minutes duration was performed by reducing the perfusion pressure of completely isolated canine heads at brain temperatures of 37 and 32 degrees C. Complete cerebral ischaemia of the same duration was performed by complete stopping of the perfusion. The latency of recovery of ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Hirsch H

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Changes of plasma thromboxane level in subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) were studied clinically and experimentally using 11-dehydro-thromboxane B2 (11 DTX) as a measuring index. 11 DTX is a major long-lived metabolite formed from thromboxane (TX) B2, and is said to be a more reliable parameter for detecting TXA2 product...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Suzuki S,Nonogaki Y,Ebina K,Sekiya T,Iwabuchi T,Takiguchi M

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper, we discuss the results of a study by light microscope of the effect of permanent clipping or ligation on the intracranial arteries of 38 operation dogs and 7 control dogs. The findings obtained are: 1. In the cerebral arterial circle, necrosis could easily result from ordinary clipping or ligation becau...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Ebina K,Iwabuchi T,Suzuki S

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebrovascular anomalies remain an issue of controversy regarding diagnosis, classification, and treatment. We report the first case of total and asymptomatic regression and disappearance of a vein of Galen malformation associated with a posterior fossa venous pouch. Different aspects of the vein of Galen are discuss...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Tawk RG,Mohasseb G,Charbel FT,Debrun GM

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ventriculographic findings of a severe ascending transtentorial herniation that occurred after shunting in an infant with a posterior fossa tumour are described. ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Eisenberg HM,Sarwar M

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is a genetic disorder characterized by mutations of the NF2 tumor suppressor gene that predisposes patients to develop multiple tumors in the peripheral and central nervous system. The most common neoplasms associated with the disease are schwannomas and meningiomas. Both have ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Pendleton C,Spinner RJ,Dyck PJB,Mauermann ML,Ladak A,Restrepo CE,Baheti S,Klein CJ

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to assess if transforaminal steroid injections applied to cohort of patients waiting for cervical disc surgery, reduce the pain of cervical radiculopathy and hence reduce the need for surgical intervention. Cervical radiculopathy due to cervical disc herniation or spondylosis is a c...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kolstad F,Leivseth G,Nygaard OP

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pituitary apoplexy is a rare and life-threatening complication occurring in 0.6-10.5% of all cases of pituitary adenomas. Although the association between pituitary apoplexy and visual dysfunction has been recognized for a long time, the optimal management of this problem still remains controversial. The pur...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Turgut M,Ozsunar Y,Başak S,Güney E,Kir E,Meteoğlu I

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enterogenous cysts mostly locate in the spinal canal and have only rarely been reported in an intracranial site. We report a case of enterogenous cyst in the ventral to brainstem. The 45-year-old woman presented with paroxysmal headache and diplopia. A CT scan and MRI revealed a cystic clival mass from midbrain to med...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Lin J,Feng H,Li F,Chen Z,Wu G

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten patients with severe spasticity were evaluated according to a standardized protocol in order to be treated by intraspinal baclofen. Entry criteria in the protocol were the following: 1) Stable central nervous system lesion, 2) Severe spasticity and/or flexo-extensor spasms not controllable by oral treatment, 3) No...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Sahuquillo J,Muxi T,Noguer M,Jodar R,Closa C,Rubio E,Garcia-Fernandez L,Guitart JM

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Close relatives (CR) of patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and high-grade subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) suffer extraordinary distress during the treatment: Distress may lead to persisting mental illness symptoms within the spectrum of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorders, a...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Rueckriegel SM,Baron M,Domschke K,Neuderth S,Kunze E,Kessler AF,Nickl R,Westermaier T,Ernestus RI

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Within the realm of neurosurgery, petroclival meningiomas are regarded as probably the most difficult tumour to be treated by microsurgery. This is due to the not infrequently large size of the tumours which, although predominantly located in the posterior fossa, may occupy more than one cranial compartment,...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Seifert V

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We report a rare case of severe delayed cerebral vasospasm with cerebral infarctions after spinal subdural hemorrhage. CASE REPORT:A 56-year-old woman presented with an acute onset of paraplegia. MR-imaging revealed an extensive intraspinal hemorrhage reaching from T1 to L1. The hematoma was evacuated via a...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Setzer M,Weidauer S,Zimmermann M,Berkefeld J,Seifert V,Raabe A

更新日期：2004-05-01 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：BACKGROUND:Cervical spine injuries of variable severity are common among patients with an acute traumatic brain injury (TBI). We hypothesised that TBI patients with positive head computed tomography (CT) scans would have a significantly higher risk of having an associated cervical spine fracture compared to patients wi...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Thesleff T,Kataja A,Öhman J,Luoto TM

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients with brain metastasis from lung cancer, we have been able to control local recurrence in approximately 80% of cases. But many of them tend to show brain atrophy with mental deterioration developing a few months after whole brain radiation. To prevent brain atrophy, we have attempted treating patients, whos...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Nakamura O,Matsutani M,Shitara N,Okamoto K,Kaneko M,Nakamura H,Asai A,Ueki K,Shimizu T,Tanaka Y

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00