Implantation of a distractible titanium cage after cervical corpectomy: technical experience in 20 consecutive cases.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The visualization of any morphological volume (i.e. CT, MRI) together with an additional second morphological volume (i.e. CT, MRI) or functional data set, which may come from SPECT or PET, is a new method for treatment planning, verification and follow-up of interstitial irradiation. METHOD:The authors pre...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Julow J,Major T,Emri M,Valálik I,Sági S,Mangel L,Németh G,Trón L,Várallyay G,Solymosi D,Hável J,Kiss T

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was aimed at the evaluation of the relationship between genetic polymorphisms of catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) (rs4680:A > G-Val158Met, rs6269:A > G, rs4633:C > T, rs4818:C > G) and pain sensitivity after lumbar discectomy. METHODS:All patients had one-level symptomatic disc herniation from...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Rut M,Machoy-Mokrzyńska A,Ręcławowicz D,Słoniewski P,Kurzawski M,Droździk M,Safranow K,Morawska M,Białecka M

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy (MNT1) is a rare congenital pigmented neoplasm of neural crest origin, locally aggressive, and rapidly growing that develops during the first year of life. It most commonly arises from the maxilla, the cranial vault, and the mandible. Early diagnosis and radical s...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Lambropoulos V,Neofytou A,Sfougaris D,Mouravas V,Petropoulos A

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intraventricular chemotherapy via Ommaya reservoir is an important part of the treatment in patients with malignant central nervous system tumors. In these patients, catheter placement can be challenging due to the normal-sized ventricles. METHOD:Intraoperative ultrasound guidance was used for Ommaya reserv...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Unal TC,Gulsever CI,Sahin D,Dolas I

更新日期：2021-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with thalamic hemorrhage, depressed level of consciousness and/or signs of elevated intracranial pressure may be treated with neurocritical care (NCC) and external ventricular drainage (EVD) for release of cerebrospinal fluid. METHODS:Forty-three patients with thalamic hemorrhage treated with NCC...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Tsitsopoulos PP,Enblad P,Wanhainen A,Tobieson L,Hårdemark HG,Marklund N

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fever occurs frequently in acute brain injury patients, and its occurrence is associated with poorer outcomes. Paracetamol, an antipyretic frequently employed in patients with cerebral damage, may cause hypotension. We evaluated the cerebral and hemodynamic effects of intravenous (IV) paracetamol for the con...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Picetti E,De Angelis A,Villani F,Antonini MV,Rossi I,Servadei F,Caspani ML

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study compares the clinical outcome, as expressed by the Glasgow outcome scale, of two groups of severely head injured patients treated before (49 patients) and after (72 patients) the establishment of a neurosurgical intensive care (NIC) unit at the department of neurosurgery. Uppsala University Hospital....

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Wärme PE,Bergström R,Persson L

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this work was to retrospectively study the long-term reliability of the common consensus endocrinological criteria for the assessment of postoperative remission of acromegaly. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In 96 consecutive patients, surgical remission of acromegaly following transsphenoidal surgery was co...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kristof RA,Grote A,Redel L,Neuloh G,Klingmüller D,Schramm J

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gamma Knife radiosurgery (GKRS) inverse dose planning is currently far from competing effectively with the quality of dose planning developed by experienced experts. A new inverse planning (IP) method based on « efficient convex optimization algorithms » is proposed, providing high-quality dose plans in real...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Régis J,Hamdi H,Loundou A,Merly L,Castillo L,Balossier A,Spatola G

更新日期：2021-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present study we found that the neurological outcome in patients anaesthetized for early clipping (up to 72 h after SAH) of a ruptured aneurysm and treated with cyclosporine A was significantly better than the neurological state of control patients without immuno-suppressive treatment. The results justify the p...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Ryba M,Pastuszko M,Iwanska K,Bidzinski J,Dziewiecki C

更新日期：1991-01-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is increasingly used as a minimally invasive alternative in many neurosurgical conditions, including benign and malignant tumors, vascular malformations, and functional procedures. As for any surgical procedure, strict safety guidelines and checklists are necessary to avoid ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Tuleasca C,Zeverino M,Patin D,Marguet M,Lopes NR,Vallet V,Moeckli R,Levivier M

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postoperative recovery of patients with chronic subdural haematoma (CSH) was investigated by comparing pre- and postoperative coagulant and fibrinolytic activity in the haematoma contents of 15 patients with SCH. Patients in this study were treated draining the haematoma cavity without irrigation, a procedure dubbed t...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Matsumoto M,Sakata Y,Yamazaki T,Endo G,Ohishi H,Takasu N

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors review the literature and present 8 cases of extradural haematoma of the posterior fossa operated from 1979 to 1985 at the Neurosurgical Clinic of the University of Pavia. Emphasis is placed on the importance of an early diagnosis of the symptoms which are often ignored due to the absence of specific clini...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Brambilla G,Rainoldi F,Gipponi D,Paoletti P

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a series of 36 vein of Galen aneurysmal malformations (VGM) diagnosed in the paediatric (78%) and adult (22%) populations that were referred to them for therapeutic management between 1982 and 1988. The clinical signs leading to the diagnosis were variable: 36% of systemic manifestations, 22% of neu...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Lasjaunias P,Rodesch G,Terbrugge K,Pruvost P,Devictor D,Comoy J,Landrieu P

更新日期：1989-01-01 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：:The authors report a retrospective study of 15 patients with solitary vertebral plasmacytoma. 15 patients were considered in this study on the basis of the following characteristics: 1) histologically confirmed plasmacytoma following surgical removal; 2) existence of a single vertebral lesion, documented by skeletal a...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Cervoni L,Celli P,Salvati M,Tarantino R,Fortuna A

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report on the results obtained on a series of 325 patients operated on for single brain metastasis at the Institute of Neurosurgery of the University of Rome during the period 1951-1979. After analyzing the results vis-à-vis the site of the brain metastasis, the site of the primitive tumour and the surgica...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Gagliardi FM,Mercuri S

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to clarify the characteristics of the basilar arteries of rabbits two and seven days after subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) and to investigate the influence of hypoxia on vascular responses to acetylcholine and endothelin-1. METHODS:Thirty four New Zealand white rabbits were divided into 3 gr...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kim CY,Paek SH,Seo BG,Kim JH,Han DH

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 34-year-old female patient suffering from right-sided facial palsy presented to our hospital. Her hearing range was within normal limits. She had undergone GKS after receiving a diagnosis of facial nerve schwannoma (FNS). On the fourth day after GKS, the patient experienced sudden onset hearing loss on the right sid...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Lee SH,Choi HJ,Choi SK,Lim YJ

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pituitary transposition preserving gland function is possible when approaching superior clival region tumors. Clinical experience along with detailed anatomical knowledge makes this technique safe and effective. METHOD:We present a step by step description of our technique based on the most recent anatomica...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Cárdenas Ruiz-Valdepeñas E,Kaen A,Tirado Caballero J

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intraoperative navigated ultrasonography has reached clinical acceptance, while published data for the accuracy of some systems are missing. We technically quantified and optimised the accuracy of the integration of an external ultrasonography system into a BrainLab navigation system. METHODS:A high-end ult...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Wanis FA,Wessels L,Reinges MHT,Uhl E,Jödicke A

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As an alternative to the gauze often used on scalp incisions, we prepared a pad made of non-woven sheets, coated with adhesive on one side. Unlike conventional gauze, the pad did not slip away from the incision line or become entangled with the scalp clips, thus demonstrating its high usefulness for this purpose. ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Ohta T,Kuroiwa T

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Under the definition "glomus tumors" are often erroneously enclosed neoplasms that are absolutely unlike for origin, location, and behavior. Glomus tumors (GTs) are small but extremely painful skin tumors of mesenchymal origin. GTs derive from the neuromyoarterial glomus in adults of middle-age and are gener...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Lauretti L,Coli A,Signorelli F,D'Alessandris QG,Fernandez E

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BAK-C is a new autostabilizing interbody cage which is implanted during an anterior cervical procedure to provide stability to the motion segment and allow fusion to occur. Special instrumentation is provided with a bone collecting reamer. The system utilizes surgical site bone graft as the osteo-inductive material wi...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Matge G

更新日期：1998-01-01 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：:Forty one cases of subdural empyema treated between 1977 and 1988 at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research. Chandigarh, have been analysed. The patients ranged from 9 days to 80 years of age. There were 22 children, including 11 infants. Fever, altered sensorium and seizures were the most common...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Pathak A,Sharma BS,Mathuriya SN,Khosla VK,Khandelwal N,Kak VK

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The study was conducted to determine the causative factors in the postoperative recurrence (PR) of chronic subdural haematomas (CSDHs) and to evaluate the efficacy of surgery in adults enrolled in this trial. METHODS:99 patients with 121 CSDHs, who were operated on between January 1999 and December 2001, we...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Stanisic M,Lund-Johansen M,Mahesparan R

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Some intracranial aneurysms treated by stent-assisted coiling (SAC) with incomplete occlusion undergo progressive occlusion (PO) during follow-up period. We analyzed the predictors for the occurrence of PO. METHODS:Among 74 cerebral aneurysms treated by SAC using the Enterprise or Neuroform stents from 2010...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Nakazaki M,Nonaka T,Nomura T,Onda T,Yonemasu Y,Takahashi A,Hashimoto Y,Honda O,Oka S,Sasaki M,Daibo M,Honmou O

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For the treatment of medically refractory movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor and primary dystonia, deep brain stimulation (DBS) has become one of the main treatment options. The targets for implantation of the stimulation electrodes are various nuclei within the basal ganglia or...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Duffner F,Schiffbauer H,Breit S,Friese S,Freudenstein D

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00