Hemiparesis caused by vertebral artery compression of the medulla oblongata. Case report.

abstract：:Cerebral amyloid angiography can cause ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attacks (TIA's), as illustrated by this case report and literature review. It is possible that the use of anticoagulant or platelet-antiaggregant drugs in elderly patients with TIA's but no angiographic abnormalities may increase the risk of...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Smith DB,Hitchcock M,Philpott PJ

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Peripheral nerve injury in a limb usually causes intrahemispheric functional reorganization of the contralateral motor cortex. Recently, evidence has been emerging for significant interhemispheric cortical plasticity in humans, mostly from studies of direct cortical damage. However, in this study, a long-range i...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Zuo CT,Hua XY,Guan YH,Xu WD,Xu JG,Gu YD

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The caudal zona incerta target within the posterior subthalamic area is an investigational site for deep brain stimulation (DBS) in Parkinson disease (PD) and tremor. The authors report on a patient with tremor-predominant PD who, despite excellent tremor control and an otherwise normal neurological examination, exhib...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Bangash OK,Thorburn M,Garcia-Vega J,Walters S,Stell R,Starkstein SE,Lind CR

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Klatzo's classification of brain edema into two types, vasogenic and cytotoxic, has been in general use since 1967. The former involves overall brain swelling due to fluid entry from the vasculature because of openings in the blood-brain barrier (BBB), whereas the latter refers to cell swelling without any loss of the...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kimelberg HK

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Ascites and abdominal pseudocysts are two complications that can occur following placement of a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt. Although various factors have been implicated, the exact pathogenesis of the two conditions remains elusive. To the authors' knowledge, there are no studies in which these two obviousl...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kariyattil R,Steinbok P,Singhal A,Cochrane DD

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The expanding use of intrathecal baclofen for spasticity has raised a concern about the treatment of overdose in these patients, since no specific baclofen antagonist is available. Since physostigmine has been reported to reverse the respiratory depression and somnolence due to opiates, the drug was tried for the trea...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Müller-Schwefe G,Penn RD

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with medically intractable temporal lobe epilepsy are potential candidates for anterior temporal lobectomy (ATL), in which epileptogenic temporal lobe tissue is localized and surgically removed. This surgical approach can eliminate or drastically reduce seizures in the majority of patients. The authors used a...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： King JT Jr,Sperling MR,Justice AC,O'Connor MJ

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present a retrospective analysis of the management of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in neurosurgical patients at the Massachusetts General Hospital from January, 1978, through June, 1982. There were 44 cases of DVT and 13 cases of PE. Management modalities included observation only...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Swann KW,Black PM,Baker MF

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two unusual cases of neurocutaneous melanosis are presented. Both patients had congenital giant hairy nevi and both developed hydrocephalus, seizures, and myelopathy. The first patient displayed multicentric cerebral and spinal cord melanosis, as opposed to the more commonly described basilar leptomeningeal involvemen...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Faillace WJ,Okawara SH,McDonald JV

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isolated nerve segments may inherently contain all of the necessary factors required to support regeneration within a silicone tube conduit placed across a nerve gap. Thirty-six adult Lewis rats each weighing approximately 250 g were randomized into three groups. A sciatic nerve gap (13-15 mm in length) was bridged by...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Francel PC,Francel TJ,Mackinnon SE,Hertl C

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Using a database that enabled longitudinal follow-up, the authors assessed the long-term outcomes of unruptured cerebral aneurysms repaired by clipping or coiling. METHODS:An observational analysis of the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) database, which follows patients lon...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Gonda DD,Khalessi AA,McCutcheon BA,Marcus LP,Noorbakhsh A,Chen CC,Chang DC,Carter BS

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:It remains unclear whether selective amygdalohippocampectomy, an operative technique developed for use in epilepsy surgery to spare unaffected brain tissue and thus minimize the cognitive consequences of temporal lobe surgery, actually leads to a better memory outcome. The present study was performed to determin...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Morino M,Ichinose T,Uda T,Kondo K,Ohfuji S,Ohata K

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes following macrodiscectomy and microsurgery for one-level one-sided lumbar disc excision. METHODS:The authors prospectively studied 114 consecutive patients who underwent microdiscectomy (Group A, 63 patients [36 men, 27 women]) and macrodiscectomy (Group B, 51 p...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Türeyen K

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Results of proximal anterior cerebral artery occlusion are described in 68 patients with anterior communicating artery aneurysms. The procedure is found useful in the treatment of these aneurysms because of its technical simplicity and the low rates of mortality and morbidity achieved. ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Hockley AD

更新日期：1975-10-01 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：:The authors of this prospective, single-case study evaluated the potential for functional recovery from chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). The patient was motor complete with minimal and transient sensory perception in the left hemibody. His condition was classified as C-2 American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Grad...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： McDonald JW,Becker D,Sadowsky CL,Jane JA Sr,Conturo TE,Schultz LM

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of cerebral metastasis of chorioepithelioma with an occlusion of the angular artery is presented. The occlusion was verified angiographically, surgically, and microscopically. ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Nakagawa Y,Tashiro K,Isu T,Tsuru M

更新日期：1979-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:This study details the extent of resection and complications associated with endonasal endoscopic surgery for pituitary tumors invading the cavernous sinus (CS) using a moderately aggressive approach to maximize extent of resection through the medial CS wall while minimizing the risk of cranial neuropathy and bl...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Woodworth GF,Patel KS,Shin B,Burkhardt JK,Tsiouris AJ,McCoul ED,Anand VK,Schwartz TH

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE Outpatient craniotomy has many advantages to the psychological and physical well-being of patients, as well as benefits to the health care system. Its efficacy and safety have been well demonstrated, but barriers to its widespread adoption remain. Among the challenges is a perception that its application is ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Au K,Bharadwaj S,Venkatraghavan L,Bernstein M

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECT Spontaneous intracranial hypotension is an increasingly recognized cause of headaches. Pituitary enlargement and brain sagging are common findings on MRI in patients with this disorder. The authors therefore investigated pituitary function in patients with spontaneous intracranial hypotension. METHODS Pituitary...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Schievink WI,Nuño M,Rozen TD,Maya MM,Mamelak AN,Carmichael J,Bonert VS

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven patients with spasticity of spinal cord origin have been maintained for up to 2 years with continuous spinal intrathecal infusion of baclofen. Prior to treatment, all of the patients had severe rigidity in their lower limbs and most had frequent and extensive spontaneous spasms, all of which greatly interfered w...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Penn RD,Kroin JS

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 21-year-old woman had recurrent progressive weakness/hypesthesia and pain in both lower extremities. At the age of 5 and 19 years, she had undergone surgical resection of a lipomyelomeningocele at L5-S1. Surgical exploration revealed that the cord was tethered and pulled over to the side by an excessively short righ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Barolat G,Schaefer D,Zeme S

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes a new and reliable technique for producing experimental noncommunicating syringomyelia. In 30 rats, 1.2 to 1.6 microliters of kaolin was microinjected into the dorsal columns and central gray matter of the spinal cord at C-6. The inoculations caused transient neurological deficits in four animals...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Milhorat TH,Nobandegani F,Miller JI,Rao C

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present a case in which dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumors (DNETs) occurred in the cerebellum and brainstem of a 44-year-old woman. A magnetic resonance image of the brain revealed multiple cystic lesions in the right cerebellar hemisphere, vermis, tonsil, and brainstem. Partial removal of the tumors ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Fujimoto K,Ohnishi H,Tsujimoto M,Hoshida T,Nakazato Y

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurothekeoma is a benign cutaneous nerve-sheath tumor. The authors describe the case of a 16-year-old girl with a parasellar neurothekeoma that was successfully removed. Magnetic resonance imaging with gadolinium administration revealed bright enhancement of the peripheral portions and nonhomogeneous uptake in the ce...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Paulus W,Warmuth-Metz M,Sörensen N

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Review of a series of 460 patients with spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage showed that 241 had demonstrable aneurysms and 38 had multiple aneurysms. The importance of demonstrating the entire circulation following ligation of one aneurysm is emphasized. Treatment of the 38 patients with multiple aneurysms is describe...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Moyes PD

更新日期：1971-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Results of computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), xenon-133 measurement of cerebral blood flow (CBF), and neuropsychological assessments are described in three head-injured patients. The patients were selected because they presented with intracranial hemorrh...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Langfitt TW,Obrist WD,Alavi A,Grossman RI,Zimmerman R,Jaggi J,Uzzell B,Reivich M,Patton DR

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe a case of intracranial heterotopic brain located on the medial one-third of the left sphenoid ridge, and enveloped in a huge cystic cavity. The heterotopic brain was resected successfully with satisfactory clinical results. The resected brain was 8 X 4 X 3 cm in diameter, of 7 or 8 months gestatio...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Marubayashi T,Matsukado Y

更新日期：1978-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The goal of this study was to elucidate the genotype-phenotype relationship in syndromic craniosynostoses by analyzing the mutations of the fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) gene and its clinical manifestations in patients, particularly those in atypical cases. METHODS:Twenty patients with craniosynostos...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Ito S,Sekido K,Kanno H,Sato H,Tanaka M,Yamaguchi K,Yamamoto I

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present a case of spontaneous regression of a herniated cervical nucleus pulposus in a patient with myelopathy. This 37-year-old woman developed sudden quadriparesis; she had reported no history of trauma. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging revealed a large disc herniation and increased signal intensity of th...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Song JH,Park HK,Shin KM

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00