Management of delayed oesophagus perforation and osteomyelitis after cervical spine surgery: review of the literature.

abstract：:Purpose: The purpose of this study was to validate the cauda scale (TCS) in an external population. TCS was proposed as a tool to be used to predict the likelihood of cauda equina compression.Methods: We analysed the presenting condition of consecutive patients attending the emergency department undergoing a magnetic ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Angus M,Berg A,Carrasco R,Horner D,Leach J,Siddique I

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on a symptomatic case in which the whole intracranial blood supply was provided by a single vertebral artery as both internal carotid arteries were occluded and the contralateral vertebral artery was severely hypoplasic. The patient was treated by a flow-augmentation extracranial-intracranial bypass. Preoper...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Esposito G,Della Pepa GM,Sabatino G,Gaudino S,Puca A,Maira G,Marchese E,Albanese A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pial arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is a rare vascular lesion, with less than 120 reported cases in the English literatures (Hoh et al., Neurosurgery 2001;49(6):1351). The angio-architecture, clinical course and therapeutic options are all different from arteriovenous malformation (AVM), dural AVM or other intracranial v...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Yang WH,Lu MS,Cheng YK,Wang TC

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of spontaneous 79% regression in the size of a vestibular schwannoma (VS). A 41-year-old lady with a large (36 mm) vestibular schwannoma underwent serial follow-up MRI scans which demonstrated the shrinkage over 9 years; the highest relative spontaneous regression recorded in the literature for vesti...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Amoo M,Rawluk D,Mcconn-Walsh R,Javadpour M

更新日期：2019-03-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Use of transcranial Doppler (TCD) to diagnose vasospasm has been criticised. We examined reproducibility of TCD middle cerebral artery (MCA) velocity measurements. Thirty-six healthy adult volunteers were recruited. Four operators, two experienced and two inexperienced, participated. MCA velocity was measured twice by...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： McMahon CJ,McDermott P,Horsfall D,Selvarajah JR,King AT,Vail A

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous pneumocephalus is exceptionally rare, with few published cases in the literature. We describe a patient presenting with dysphasia, right facial weakness, headache and confusion who was subsequently found to have pneumocephalus due to an encephalocoele herniating into a tegmen tympani defect. ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Mitra R,Kumaria A,Harrisson S,Cahill J

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Wide-necked and non-saccular aneurysms are difficult to treat with coil embolization. The use of stents has expanded the role of endovascular treatment. METHODS:A retrospective study of 43 patients with wide-necked, fusiform or blister aneurysms treated with stent-assisted coiling or stent alone. The review...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Galal A,Bahrassa F,Dalfino JC,Boulos AS

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of extradural hematoma resulting from a relatively minor closed injury over the vertex where a plasma cell tumour had invaded the superior sagittal sinus. The patient underwent an emergency craniotomy and evacuation of the hematoma. Hemostasis and prevention of recollection of the hematoma were hampe...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Abdalla MA,Omer Z,Bashir SH,Papadopoulos MC

更新日期：2020-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy, safety, and duration of Remebot robot-assisted frameless brain biopsy with those of standard frame-based stereotactic biopsy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A retrospective analysis of 66 patients undergoing stereotactic brain biopsy in our department from January 201...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Wu S,Wang J,Gao P,Liu W,Hu F,Jiang W,Lei T,Shu K

更新日期：2020-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Tonsillar herniation is a rare and seldom reported complication after lumboperitoneal (LP) shunting. There have been only few reports that have presented possible options for treatment with varying degrees of success. In this report, we describe a rare case of tonsillar herniation after LP shunting and review related ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Cheng CH,Lin HL,Chuang HY

更新日期：2018-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Some patients with lumbar spine stenosis (LSS) have severe low back pain (LBP) with only mild leg symptoms. The effects of decompression surgery for such patients remain unknown. METHODS:Of 818 patients with LSS who underwent surgical treatment in our institution from 2011 to 2019, eight patients had a nume...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kanematsu R,Hanakita J,Takahashi T,Minami M,Miyasaka K,Shimauchi-Ohtaki H,Tomita Y

更新日期：2021-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphocytic and granulocytic hypophysitis are rare pituitary masses. A series of five dealt with at a single centre is presented and discussed. Retrospective analysis of pathology records revealed the cases. Of pituitary mass lesions dealt with in this centre, 0.8% have the diagnosis. Five females presented, one pregn...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Buxton N,Robertson I

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenomas has been introduced as an alternative to transsphenoidal microsurgery. This is the first Australian study to evaluate a single surgeon's experience by comparing our results with other series and attempting to identify a learning curve. Retrospective analysis wa...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Bokhari AR,Davies MA,Diamond T

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amplification and overexpression of proto-oncogenes are associated with the malignant nature of some human tumours. In this study we have determined the prevalence of amplification of the proto-oncogenes c-erb B1 (= epidermal growth factor receptor gene), c-erb B2 and c-myc in 44 human intracranial tumours (27 gliomas...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Helseth E,Unsgaard G,Dalen A,Fure H,Skandsen T,Odegaard A,Vik R

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In this study, we investigated the effect of local injection of ropivacaine and bupivacaine with magnesium sulfate on postoperative pain in vertebral laminectomy surgery. DESIGN:This randomized double-blind prospective study was conducted among 60 patients aged 18-65 years old with ASA class I and II. METHODS...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Sane S,Mahdkhah A,Golabi P,Hesami SA,Kazemi Haki B

更新日期：2020-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Radiation exposure is a known risk factor for meningioma but there are no data regarding hemangiopericytoma and radiation exposure.Case Description: We report a 29-year-old pineoblastoma patient diagnosed with a hemangiopericytoma at a different location, after a successful surgical excision and adjuvant r...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Demirci Otluoglu G,Zorlu E,Yılmaz B,Akakın A,Yapıcıer O,Kilic T

更新日期：2020-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) is an uncommon clinical entity that is often diagnosed after a delay, or it is misdiagnosed due to the variety of clinical presentations and the associated radiological findings. We present here a case of SIH associated with chronic subdural haematoma (SDH) and subarachnoid h...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Joo WI,Lee KJ,Rha HK,Park HK,Chough JK

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multicentre gliomas are a well recognized entity but the occurrence of such tumours both above and below the tentorium remains uncommon. We report the case of an 11-year-old boy who underwent stereotactic biopsy of a brain stem ring enhancing tumour with histology of an anaplastic astrocytoma (Grade 3). Nine months fo...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Pell MF,Revesz T,Thomas DG

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Survivors of head injury are often left with varying degrees of disability and complex and varied needs, necessitating prolonged periods of rehabilitation and continuing care. Advances have been made in the acute management of these patients, but continuing management in terms of rehabilitation remains deficient with ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Seeley HM,Kirker S,Harkin C,Dias C,Richards H,Pickard JD,Hutchinson PJ

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ventriculoperitoneal shunt is a commonly performed procedure. Associated complications have been well described in the literature. This is the first case report of a splenic laceration caused by the distal catheter looping around the spleen, requiring a splenectomy. Careful study of pre-operative imaging is recommende...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Ashida R,Kamat A,Vinall C,Ivanov M

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical course of 21 patients who underwent syringopleural shunting for syringomyelia is summarised. All the patients were continuing to deteriorate at the time of the operation. Objective improvement was seen in nine patients following the procedure but three subsequently deteriorated. Contralateral syrinx sympt...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Williams B,Page N

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rupture of cerebral aneurysm during CT angiogram is a rare occurrence. Here we present such a case where an aneurysmal re-rupture during CT angiogram was demonstrated. ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Hassan MF,Mahmood S,Dhamija B,Chandran H,Whitfield PC,Adams W

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infantile myofibromatosis (IM) is a rare pathological entity characterized by solitary or multiple nodular skin, soft tissues or bony lesions. Craniovertebral (CV) junction lesions are rare. We report the successful management of a solitary IM involving the posterior elements of the CV junction in a 6-month-old child....

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Sinha AK,Jesudason EC,Mallucci CL,Losty PD,Kokai G,Pizer BL

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Hydrocephalus after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) requires temporary cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage using an external ventricular drain (EVD). This drain is removed if patients pass a clamp trial, or a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) is placed. Little is known about the risk factors for delayed VPS place...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Lewis A,Irvine H,Ogilvy C,Kimberly WT

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effectiveness and safety of intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) are evident from many reports over the past decade. However, these reports have mainly concerned surgeries for glioma and other intra-axial tumours, and applications of this approach for extra-axial tumours are poorly documented. We retro...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kondo A,Akiyama O,Aoki S,Arai H

更新日期：2020-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：:The implementation of the two-week wait initiative for cancer referrals in the NHS has had a major impact on outpatient services. A low clinical detection rate among GPs for neurological cancer has resulted in a large number of urgent referrals with a low yield of positive diagnoses. We have devised a strategy for min...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Uff CE,Lawson DD,Giles G,Bavetta S

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case report of a patient who developed cauda equina syndrome following pelvic traction for acute sciatica is presented. A good outcome was obtained with prompt surgical decompression. This case illustrates the potential dangers of traction, which is frequently employed in the management of acute back pain. ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Donaldson GA,Donaldson-Hugh ME,Chumas PD

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two patients presented with nocardial brain abscesses, one as secondary to overwhelming pulmonary infection following a thoracic empyema, the second as a primary abscess. Both patients had immunopression. Such an infection should be considered early in any patient who is immunocompromised. ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Buxton N,McIntosh J

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND CONTEXT:Transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) is recognised as a treatment for symptomatic lumbar disc herniation, whilst surgical decompression is generally thought to be the most effective treatment option for lumbar spinal stenosis. There is little available literature examining the effect of ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Davis N,Hourigan P,Clarke A

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The determination of language lateralisation is important for patients with medically intractable epilepsy or a brain tumour near the language areas to avoid the risk of post-surgical language deficits. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical usefulness of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to ident...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Ota T,Kamada K,Kawai K,Yumoto M,Aoki S,Saito N

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00