Symptomatic intrasellar hemangioblastoma in a child treated with subtotal resection and adjuvant radiosurgery. Case report.

abstract：OBJECT:The authors compared and characterized several new classes of camptothecin (CPT) analogs (a total of 22 drugs) directed against human and murine glioma cell lines in vitro, trying to identify CPT analogs that can be used for local therapy in future clinical trials. Camptothecin is a naturally occurring alkaloid ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Sampath P,Amundson E,Wall ME,Tyler BM,Wani MC,Alderson LM,Colvin M,Brem H,Weingart JD

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 24-year-old man presented with a history of recurrent meningitis secondary to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea. The patient had bilateral optic disc dysplasia in association with a basal encephalocele, but had no midline facial anomalies. The syndrome is rare, and this is the first report of a patient with this ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Bullard DE,Crockard HA,McDonald WI

更新日期：1981-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rupture of an intracranial dissecting aneurysm is a rare but dangerous event. The authors' experience with 14 cases of these lesions on the vertebrobasilar circulation suggests that these aneurysms have typical angiographic silhouettes and that, at least in the vertebral artery, they are treatable by proximal arterial...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Friedman AH,Drake CG

更新日期：1984-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The goal in this study was to review the effects of treatment plan quality on outcomes after radiosurgery for vestibular schwannoma (VS). METHODS:Between July 1988 and August 2005, 390 patients were treated. The results of this experience have been published recently. In this study the authors looked at dosimet...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Beegle RD,Friedman WA,Bova FJ

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experience over a 2-year period with the use of porcine dermis as a dural substitute is reported. In this series, porcine dermis was used for dural repair in a total of 72 patients. In a further 28 patients, one of the authors (A.E.B.) used porcine dermis to wrap lumbar nerve roots at the time of surgery for either pr...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： O'Neill P,Booth AE

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Preserving vital cerebral function while maximizing tumor resection is a principal goal in surgical neurooncology. Although functional magnetic resonance imaging has been useful in the localization of eloquent cerebral cortex, this method does not provide information about the white matter tracts that may be inv...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Witwer BP,Moftakhar R,Hasan KM,Deshmukh P,Haughton V,Field A,Arfanakis K,Noyes J,Moritz CH,Meyerand ME,Rowley HA,Alexander AL,Badie B

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A sensitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used in a retrospective study of placental alkaline phosphatase (PLAP) levels in serum, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and intratumoral cyst fluid in primary intracranial germinoma. The ELISA showed no cross-reactivity with intestinal alkaline phosphatase except in...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Shinoda J,Yamada H,Sakai N,Ando T,Hirata T,Miwa Y

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This 32-year-old man had noticed right leg pain for 4 years and developed classic right sciatica after heavy lifting, followed by episodes of buckling of both legs 1 month prior to admission. His medical history included congenital left abducens palsy. Examination revealed a right Lasègue's sign and Fajersztajn's sign...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Holtzman RN,Jormark SC

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Iatrogenic nerve injuries are devastating to both the patient and the surgeon. This study focuses on the anatomical relationship of the palmar recurrent branch with the parent median nerve in an attempt to identify higher risk types. METHODS:The palmar recurrent branch was dissected in 75 embalmed cadavers. ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Hanna A

更新日期：2019-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE The presence, extent, and distribution of intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) have been associated with negative outcomes in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Several qualitative scores (Fisher grade, LeRoux score, and Graeb score) have been established for evaluating SAH and IVH. However, no study has...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Nguyen HS,Li L,Patel M,Kurpad S,Mueller W

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The facial nerve in vestibular schwannomas (VSs) is located on the ventral tumor surface in more than 90% of cases; other courses are rare. A split facial nerve course with two distinct bundles has thus far been described exclusively for medial extrameatal tumors. METHODS:Between 1996 and 2005, 16 consecutive c...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Strauss C,Prell J,Rampp S,Romstöck J

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High-resolution proton magnetic resonance (MR) spectroscopy was performed on perchlorate extracts of tumors (24 cases) or peritumoral vermis (five cases) obtained at surgery. Fifteen tumors were typical cerebellar astrocytomas and nine were posterior fossa primitive neuroectodermal tumors/medulloblastomas. Spectra obt...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Sutton LN,Wehrli SL,Gennarelli L,Wang Z,Zimmerman R,Bonner K,Rorke LB

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE Meningioma consistency, firmness or softness as it relates to resectability, affects the difficulty of surgery and, to some degree, the extent of resection. Preoperative knowledge of tumor consistency would affect preoperative planning and instrumentation. Several methods of prediction have been proposed, bu...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Smith KA,Leever JD,Hylton PD,Camarata PJ,Chamoun RB

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recombinant gamma-interferon (2 mg/sq m) was administered intravenously twice weekly in 8-week courses to 14 patients with recurrent gliomas. Computerized tomography (CT) evidence of response was seen in only one patient, and stabilization for 12 to 86 weeks was recorded in three. This was a disappointing result, part...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Mahaley MS Jr,Bertsch L,Cush S,Gillespie GY

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVEThe clinical relevance of high-sensitivity troponin T (HsTnT) in trauma patients is not well explored. In this study, the authors aimed to study the predictive value of serum HsTnT in intubated patients who had sustained traumatic brain injury (TBI).METHODSA retrospective analysis was conducted for all intuba...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： El-Menyar A,Asim M,Latifi R,Bangdiwala SI,Al-Thani H

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This 4 1-year-old man presented with a 2-year history of symptoms and signs of sciatic nerve compression. Imaging studies revealed a large ossified fragment within the biceps muscle of the thigh abutting the sciatic nerve at the level of the lesser trochanter. The bony fragment resulted from an unrecognized apophyseal...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Spinner RJ,Atkinson JL,Wenger DE,Stuart MJ

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Contralateral subdural hygromas are occasionally observed after decompressive craniectomies (DCs). Some of these hygromas are symptomatic, and the etiology and management of these symptomatic contralateral subdural collections (CLDCs) present surgical challenges. The authors share their experience with managing ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Salunke P,Garg R,Kapoor A,Chhabra R,Mukherjee KK

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pineal region tumors pose certain challenges in regard to their resection: a deep surgical field, associated critical surrounding neurovascular structures, and narrow operative working corridor due to obstruction by the apex of the culmen. The authors describe a lateral supracerebellar infratentorial approach that was...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kulwin C,Matsushima K,Malekpour M,Cohen-Gadol AA

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:George J. Heuer was a pioneer in neurosurgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in the early 20th century; he trained under Harvey Cushing and acted as a mentor to Walter Dandy. In his early career, Heuer focused on research and clinical work in the field of neurosurgery and temporarily led the neurosurgery section at Joh...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Borden WB,Tamargo RJ

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of congenital ventriculocisternostomy is reported. This infant presented with occipital meningocele. Conray ventriculography demonstrated a spontaneous ventriculocisternostomy and stenosis of the aqueduct. The case is discussed and pertinent literature reviewed. ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Mann KS,Khosla VK,Gulati DR

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The effectiveness and safety of radiosurgery for small- to medium-sized cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) have been well established. However, the management for large cerebral AVMs remains a great challenge to neurosurgeons. In the past 5 years the authors performed preplanned staged radiosurgery to t...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Chung WY,Shiau CY,Wu HM,Liu KD,Guo WY,Wang LW,Pan DH

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author, who was editor of the Journal of Neurosurgery from 1975 to 1985, recalls the history of the journal during the 15 hears beginning in 1965, when Dr. Louise Eisenhardt resigned as its first editor. In an addendum, he presents some thoughts on the future of neurosurgery and the role the journal should play in...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Schwartz HG

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four-vessel angiography was repeated in 56 patients with confirmed subarachnoid hemorrhage in whom the initial investigation was negative. Only one aneurysm was demonstrated. The results suggested that, with good technique, careful observation, and a complete four-vessel cerebral angiography, a false negative rate of ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Forster DM,Steiner L,Hakanson S,Bergvall U

更新日期：1978-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methyl methacrylate (acrylic) was used in fusion techniques in 82 patients, most of whom had metastatic disease, between 1959 and 1979. In all cases the acrylic was used to supplement stabilization with Meurig-Williams stainless steel plates or with wire. In cases involving a decompressive laminectomy and excisional b...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Hansebout RR,Blomquist GA Jr

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Females comprise an increasing percentage of the athlete population across all age groups, and analysis of recent literature reveals that they sustain more concussions in collegiate sports. Results of human and animal studies indicate that females may have poorer outcomes after traumatic brain injury; however, n...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Broshek DK,Kaushik T,Freeman JR,Erlanger D,Webbe F,Barth JT

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present an unusual case of sciatic nerve entrapment due to a World War II shrapnel injury to the left thigh suffered during the battle of Anzio in 1943. The patient presented for evaluation of left lower-extremity pain in the sciatic nerve distribution. Magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbosacral spine r...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Oldershaw JB,Salem A,Storrs BB,Milner B,Omer GE

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The syndrome of spontaneous intracranial hypotension is characterized by orthostatic headaches in conjunction with reduced cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure or CSF volume, and characteristic magnetic resonance (MR) imaging findings. A 50-year-old man presented with a 1-year history of paroxysmal ataxia of gait and sh...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Nowak DA,Rodiek SO,Zinner J,Guhlmann A,Topka H

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE Patients with poor-grade aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) (World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Grade IV or V) are often considered for decompressive craniectomy (DC) as a rescue therapy for refractory intracranial hypertension. The authors performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to a...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Alotaibi NM,Elkarim GA,Samuel N,Ayling OGS,Guha D,Fallah A,Aldakkan A,Jaja BNR,de Oliveira Manoel AL,Ibrahim GM,Macdonald RL

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) is known to reduce motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD). The effects of DBS on various nonmotor symptoms often differ from patient to patient. The factors that determine whether or not a patient will respond to treatment have not been elucida...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Khazen O,DiMarzio M,Platanitis K,Grimaudo HC,Hancu M,Shao MM,Staudt MD,Maguire L,Sukul VV,Durphy J,Hanspal EK,Adam O,Molho E,Pilitsis JG

更新日期：2020-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The nitric oxide system has been linked to the pathogenesis of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). The authors performed a case-control study to investigate the association between SAH and common genetic variants within the endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene (NOS3). METHODS:Three hundred thirty-three ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Staalsø JM,Edsen T,Kotinis A,Romner B,Springborg JB,Olsen NV

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00