The role of extracranial carotid abnormalities in the genesis of cerebral aneurysms.

abstract：:OBJECTIVE Despite persisting questions regarding its appropriateness, 30-day readmission is an increasingly common quality metric used to influence hospital compensation in the United States. However, there is currently insufficient evidence to identify which patients are at highest risk for readmission after aneurysm...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Greenberg JK,Guniganti R,Arias EJ,Desai K,Washington CW,Yan Y,Weng H,Xiong C,Fondahn E,Cross DT,Moran CJ,Rich KM,Chicoine MR,Dhar R,Dacey RG Jr,Derdeyn CP,Zipfel GJ

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:In this study the authors compare the clinical outcomes after particle embolization of hemangioblastomas in the cerebellum and spinal cord. They also review the literature of similar cases. METHODS:Seven patients with hemangioblastomas in the spinal cord (four patients) and cerebellum (three patients) underwent...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Cornelius JF,Saint-Maurice JP,Bresson D,George B,Houdart E

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The surgical indication for spontaneous cerebellar hemorrhage is not as controversial as the operative management of intracranial hemorrhage. Timing of the operation is crucial: intervening too early can produce an additional strain on the patient and an increased risk, while waiting too long to evacuate the hematoma ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Mohadjer M,Eggert R,May J,Mayfrank L

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:A classification is proposed to organize anterior cranial base fractures systematically according to their location and size. The goal of this study was to determine whether these two variables, irrespective of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea, are related to the long-term risk of posttraumatic meningitis an...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Sakas DE,Beale DJ,Ameen AA,Whitwell HL,Whittaker KW,Krebs AJ,Abbasi KH,Dias PS

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mannitol is widely considered the hyperosmolar therapy of choice in routine neurosurgical practice for the reduction of intracranial pressure (ICP). The authors present a unique case of a patient with a large meningioma treated with mannitol, in which mannitol accumulation within the tumor and its surrounding parenchy...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Sankar T,Assina R,Karis JP,Theodore N,Preul MC

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE Results of radial nerve grafting are largely unknown for lesions of the radial nerve that occur proximal to the humerus, including those within the posterior cord. METHODS The authors describe 13 patients with proximal radial nerve injuries who were surgically treated and then followed for at least 24 months...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Bertelli JA,Ghizoni MF

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new model producing diffuse brain injury, without focal brain lesions, has been developed in rats. This has been achieved by allowing a weight of 450 gm to fall onto a metallic disc fixed to the intact skull of the animal which is supported by a foam bed. Two levels of injury were examined by adjusting the height of...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Foda MA,Marmarou A

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transdural herniations of the spinal cord are rare, and those occurring acutely after a spinal cord injury (SCI) are particularly unusual. In this report, the authors present the case of acute posttraumatic spinal cord herniation in a patient who sustained severe polytraumatic injuries. The clinical manifestations wer...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Marquardt G,Weidauer S,Zanella FE,Seifert V

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Theodore Brown Rasmussen succeeded Wilder Penfield as director of the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) and held this post from 1960 to 1972. During his career, Rasmussen probably performed more operations for epilepsy than any other surgeon of his time; he became the foremost authority in this field. His meticulo...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Feindel W

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Available data indicate that the concentration of prostaglandin F2alpha required to produce arterial spasm in an experimental model is approximately a thousand-fold higher than the concentration that occurs under physiological conditions. The spasmogenic platelet factor which has been previously described is shown to ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kapp JP,Robertson JT,White RP

更新日期：1976-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two groups of rats with induced arterial hypertension were studied. One group underwent section of the left common carotid artery with an end-to-side anastomosis of the proximal segment to the right common carotid artery. The second group was subjected to ligation of the left common carotid artery. The number of aneur...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Alvarez F,Roda JM

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Scar formation in the carotid sheath is often identified during carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in patients with previous cardiac surgery, and dissection of the carotid sheath and exposure of the carotid arteries in such patients are difficult. The purpose of the present study was to investigate factors related to ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Yoshida K,Ogasawara K,Kobayashi M,Tsuboi J,Okabayashi H,Ogawa A

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Excellent results from multiple burr-hole operations for adult moyamoya disease are reported in this study. Ten patients had between one and four burr holes (mean 2.1) drilled in each hemisphere. In four patients new burr holes were added on the opposite side after depression of cerebral blood flow (CBF) was detected ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kawaguchi T,Fujita S,Hosoda K,Shose Y,Hamano S,Iwakura M,Tamaki N

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heterotopic new bone formation, associated with head injuries, usually affects the shoulder, elbow, and hip joints. The authors present a case with an unusual involvement of the cervical spine, confirmed by bone scanning and computerized tomography. Although the etiology of heterotopic new bone formation is not well u...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Groswasser Z,Reider-Groswasser I

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 12-year operative experience with 171 consecutive patients with severe brachial plexus lesions who had at least 1 1/2 years of follow-up review is analyzed. Selection for and timing of operation was helped by categorization of each individual plexus element as "completely" or "incompletely" injured and as "in contin...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kline DG,Judice DJ

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients with hemifacial spasm, it has been said that the spasm is due to cross compression of the facial nerve by a blood vessel and that microvascular decompression (MVD) of the facial nerve is an effective treatment. The F waves, which result from backfiring of antidromically activated motor neurons of the facia...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Ishikawa M,Ohira T,Namiki J,Kobayashi M,Takase M,Kawase T,Toya S

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Morphometric and chemical changes in the arterial wall were studied after 12 months of diet-induced atherosclerosis in rhesus monkeys treated with either bilateral surgical thoracic sympathectomy or propranolol. There was a marked reduction in the progression of atherosclerosis in the carotid arteries and a moderate r...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Lichtor T,Davis HR,Johns L,Vesselinovitch D,Wissler RW,Mullan S

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The aim of this study was to determine the anatomical limitations of the transcallosal transchoroidal approach to the third ventricle. METHODS:Twenty-six formalin-fixed specimens were studied. Sagittal dissections were used to determine the anatomical relationships of the foramen of Monro, the angle of approach...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Ulm AJ,Russo A,Albanese E,Tanriover N,Martins C,Mericle RM,Pincus D,Rhoton AL

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute cerebellar hemorrhages, treated medically with subsequent complete recovery, have been designated "benign cerebellar hemorrhages." Ordinarily, acute cerebellar hemorrhage does require early surgical intervention and reported surgical mortality is relatively low (17%) in awake patients with this lesion. Clinical ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Brillman J

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mongrel dogs with experimental spinal cord injury were treated with the carotenoid compound crocetin. It has been shown that crocetin increases the diffusion speed of oxygen through plasma, and should provide a net increase in oxygen at the level of the capillary endothelial cell. The treated animals showed a signific...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Gainer JV Jr

更新日期：1977-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVEExcessive dissatisfaction and stress among physicians can precipitate burnout, which results in diminished productivity, quality of care, and patient satisfaction and treatment adherence. Given the multiplicity of its harms and detriments to workforce retention and in light of the growing physician shortage, ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Attenello FJ,Buchanan IA,Wen T,Donoho DA,McCartney S,Cen SY,Khalessi AA,Cohen-Gadol AA,Cheng JS,Mack WJ,Schirmer CM,Swartz KR,Prall JA,Stroink AR,Giannotta SL,Klimo P

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Skull bone regeneration induced by transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGFbeta1)-containing gelatin hydrogels (TGFbeta1-hydrogels) was investigated using a rabbit skull defect model. Different strengths of TGFbeta1 were examined and compared: different TGFbeta1 doses in gelatin hydrogels with a fixed water content...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Hong L,Tabata Y,Miyamoto S,Yamamoto M,Yamada K,Hashimoto N,Ikada Y

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is characterized by involuntary tonic and/or clonic contractions of facial nerve muscles. Fully endoscopic microvascular decompression (E-MVD) for HFS has not been widely adopted. This paper aims to illustrate the safety and efficacy of the fully endoscopic technique for HFS treatment. ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Flanders TM,Blue R,Roberts S,McShane BJ,Wilent B,Tambi V,Petrov D,Lee JYK

更新日期：2018-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Levels of protein kinase C (PKC) isoforms in eight human glioblastoma cell lines and two normal human glial cell cultures were determined. Earlier studies identified PKC-alpha and PKC-gamma in these cell lines but PKC-beta was not present. In this study, PKC-epsilon and PKC-zeta are demonstrated immunologically in the...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Xiao H,Goldthwait DA,Mapstone T

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Previous studies have shown a relationship between a patient's stage of diffuse axonal injury (DAI) and outcome. However, few studies have assessed whether a specific lesion or type of corpus callosum injury (CCI) influences outcome in patients with DAI. The authors investigated the effect of various DAIs and CC...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Matsukawa H,Shinoda M,Fujii M,Takahashi O,Yamamoto D,Murakata A,Ishikawa R

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a case in which sellar and suprasellar osteogenic sarcoma developed 10 years after radiation therapy for pituitary adenoma. The literature is reviewed and the rarity of this condition discussed. ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Amine AR,Sugar O

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this report was to review the results of stereotactic radiosurgery in the management of patients with residual neurocytomas after initial resection or biopsy procedures. Four patients underwent stereotactic radiosurgery for histologically proven neurocytoma. Clinical and imaging studies were performed t...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Tyler-Kabara E,Kondziolka D,Flickinger JC,Lunsford LD

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two patients with large vascular carotid body tumors underwent preoperative intravascular embolization of the major arterial feeders. The tumor vascularity was reduced markedly, and complete surgical extirpation was accomplished without difficulty. The literature on carotid body tumors is briefly reviewed. The role of...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Borges LF,Heros RC,DeBrun G

更新日期：1983-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:In this paper the authors focus on the long-term management of myelomeningocele (MMC) and its associated conditions. METHODS:During a 25-year period, 220 consecutive patients with MMC underwent surgical repair. There were 203 cases (92%) of enlarged ventricles, but only 171 cases (78%) of hydrocephalus. Seven i...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Talamonti G,D'Aliberti G,Collice M

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Atorvastatin, a beta-hydroxy-beta-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitor, has pleiotropic effects, such as promoting angiogenesis, increasing fibrinolysis, and reducing inflammatory responses, and has shown promise in enhancing recovery in animals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and stroke. The authors ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Lu D,Mahmood A,Goussev A,Schallert T,Qu C,Zhang ZG,Li Y,Lu M,Chopp M

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00