Repair of a vertebral artery dissection. Case report.

abstract：:A 13-year-old girl was referred for evaluation of the deceleration in her rate of linear growth, an arrest in the progression of her pubertal maturation, and bifrontal headaches. Detailed endocrinological and radiological studies revealed the following abnormalities: partial growth hormone deficiency, prepubertal lute...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Dempsey RJ,Chandler WF,Sauder SE

更新日期：1983-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Pituitary adenomas represent a large proportion of brain tumors that are increasing in incidence because of improved imaging techniques. Headache is the primary symptom in patients with large tumors (macroadenomas), but is also a symptom in patients with small tumors (microadenomas, tumors < 1.0 cm). The prevale...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Fleseriu M,Yedinak C,Campbell C,Delashaw JB

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy may provide important clinical information in the acute stages of brain injury. For this to occur it must be ensured that intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring devices are safe to bring into the MR imaging suite. The authors tested a Codman MicroSensor ICP Transducer (Codma...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Newcombe VF,Hawkes RC,Harding SG,Willcox R,Brock S,Hutchinson PJ,Menon DK,Carpenter TA,Coles JP

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Safety-net hospitals deliver care to a substantial share of vulnerable patient populations and are disproportionately impacted by hospital payment reform policies. Complex elective procedures performed at safety-net facilities are associated with worse outcomes and higher costs. The effects of hospital safety...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Lopez Ramos C,Rennert RC,Brandel MG,Abraham P,Hirshman BR,Steinberg JA,Santiago-Dieppa DR,Wali AR,Porras K,Almosa Y,Pannell JS,Khalessi AA

更新日期：2019-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple method is presented for localizing the anatomical site of vertex lesions seen on a computerized tomography (CT) brain scan, using the patient's plain lateral skull film. ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： O'Leary DH,Lavyne MH

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:While research is important for the survival, growth, and expansion of neurosurgery, little work has been done to quantify the status and trends of neurosurgical publications. The purpose of this bibliometric study was to quantitatively analyze trends in neurosurgical publications, including changes in worldwide...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Hauptman JS,Chow DS,Martin NA,Itagaki MW

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Photodynamic therapy is a promising treatment for human brain tumors because of the selective retention of certain compounds by tumor cells. Certain lipophilic cationic compounds, such as tetraphenylphosphonium (TPP), are selectively taken up by a variety of carcinomas. Although preferential retention of TPP has been ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Steichen JD,Weiss MJ,Elmaleh DR,Martuza RL

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:To provide greater accuracy in determining the epileptogenic zone during preoperative evaluation, the authors retrospectively examined 123I-iomazenil single-photon emission computed tomography (IMZ SPECT) studies obtained in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) in whom there was no evidence of an abnormali...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Umeoka S,Matsuda K,Baba K,Usui N,Tottori T,Terada K,Usui K,Nakamura F,Inoue Y,Fujiwara T,Mihara T

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between April, 1989, and January, 1991, a total of 19 cases of giant aneurysm were treated by the endovascular approach. The patients included seven males and 12 females aged 15 to 72 years. Detachable balloons, occlusion coils, and ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer liquid were used as embolic materials. In seven cases...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Taki W,Nishi S,Yamashita K,Sadatoh A,Nakahara I,Kikuchi H,Iwata H

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The variability of reflex responses during selective dorsal rhizotomy was studied in eight children between the ages of 3 and 7 years. For a given dorsal root or rootlet, the electrical reflex threshold and response varied considerably when observed over several minutes. Changes in electrode pressure, mechanical disse...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Weiss IP,Schiff SJ

更新日期：1993-09-01 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：:A new method was developed for the clinical assessment of motor function in rats after experimental spinal cord injury. The method consists of placing the animal on an inclined plane which can be adjusted to provide a slope of varying grade, and then assessing the maximum angle of the plane at which the animal can mai...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Rivlin AS,Tator CH

更新日期：1977-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective study of 100 patients undergoing discectomy was carried out. The neurological findings were documented preoperatively and at 1 month and 1 year postoperatively. The clinical and radiological data were analyzed with respect to significant associations. There were no complications. At a minimum of 1 year p...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Weir BK

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although there are many cities that can claim to have been the incubator of modern neurological surgery, the rise of this surgical subspecialty in New York City in the late 19th and early 20th century mirrors what was occurring around the world. The first confirmed brain tumor operation in the US was performed there i...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Solomon RA

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A large, highly ossified craniopharyngioma was diagnosed and surgically treated in a 2-year-old girl. About 20 teeth were macroscopically identified in the operative specimen, some of them totally developed, complete with crown and root. Pathological study established the diagnosis of craniopharyngioma with formation ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Alvarez-Garijo JA,Froufé A,Taboada D,Vila M

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) represents an established tool in neurosurgery to increase patient safety. Its application, however, is controversial. Its use has been described as helpful in avoiding neurological deterioration during intracranial aneurysm surgery. Its impact on extracranial-...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Dengler J,Cabraja M,Faust K,Picht T,Kombos T,Vajkoczy P

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a case in which acute renal failure developed following angiography and computerized tomography with infusion of contrast material performed within the same day. ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Robinson JS,Arzola DD,Moody RA

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report and discuss four rare cases of primary, giant cell tumor of the cranial vault, a usually benign tumor that develops in young patients and has an extremely low rate of latent malignancy. The authors believe the preferred treatment to be total surgical removal of the tumor; only in rare cases of malig...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Arseni C,Horvath L,Maretsis M,Carp N

更新日期：1975-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present a case of acoustic neuroma associated with spontaneous hemorrhage. The sudden onset of new symptoms was noted and appears to be common to all such cases. The computerized tomography appearance of the mass underwent changes consistent with the clinical, surgical, and pathological findings. ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Castillo R,Watts C,Pulliam M

更新日期：1982-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Surgical mortality is a frequent outcome measure in studies of volume-outcome relationships, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has endorsed surgical mortality after craniotomies as an Inpatient Quality Indicator. Still, the frequency and causes of 30-day mortality after neurosurgical procedures ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Solheim O,Jakola AS,Gulati S,Johannesen TB

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Giant paraclinoidal carotid artery aneurysms frequently require temporary interruption of local circulation to facilitate safe occlusion. Due to brisk retrograde flow through the ophthalmic artery and cavernous branches, simple trapping of the aneurysm by cervical internal carotid artery clamping and intracranial dist...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Batjer HH,Samson DS

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 24-year-old man developed a spontaneous cerebellar hematoma 5 years after the implantation of cerebellar electrodes. No vascular malformations were found either intraoperatively or radiographically. The histopathological findings of the cerebellar tissue obtained at biopsy from the region surrounding the electrodes ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Zuccarello M,Sawaya R,Lukin R,deCourten-Myers G

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Descriptions of visual dysfunction in pineal gland tumors tend to focus on upward gaze palsy alone. The authors aimed to characterize the nature, incidence, and functional significance of ophthalmological dysfunction after resection of tumors based on the pineal gland. METHODS:Review of a retrospective case ser...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Hart MG,Sarkies NJ,Santarius T,Kirollos RW

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seventy-four consecutive patients who had undergone carotid endarterectomy procedures were examined with intravenous digital subtraction angiography (IV-DSA) and duplex ultrasonography (DUS) at intervals ranging from 1 to 14 months postoperatively. Ninety-one percent of the DUS and 74% of the DSA images were of diagno...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Pelz D,Rankin RN,Ferguson GG

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retrochiasmatic craniopharyngiomas are formidable cranial base tumors to resect because of their intimate relationship with neighboring critical neurovascular structures, particularly the undersurface of the optic chiasm and hypothalamus. Radical resection offers the best chance of minimizing tumor recurrence, althoug...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Liu JK,Eloy JA

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fourth Editor of the Journal of Neurosurgery offers short vignettes on the Editors who preceded and succeeded him. He recounts some of the challenges that were faced and changes that were made during his time as Editor. One of the major changes was production of the Journal via computer. ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Collins WF

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An unusual instance of severe and potentially lethal depression of the bone marrow is described as a result of the administration of phenytoin for seizure prophylaxis. The patient was treated successfully by prompt cessation of phenytoin and intravenous administration of human recombinant granulocyte-macrophage colony...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Rawanduzy A,Sarkis A,Rovit RL

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An unusual case of complete anatomical compartmentalization of the cavernous sinus in a patient with bilateral Type D cavernous dural arteriovenous fistulae is described. This anatomical anomaly isolated the anterior cavernous sinus and orbital venous system, which was primarily responsible for the patient's clinical ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Chaloupka JC,Goller D,Goldberg RA,Duckwiler GR,Martin NA,Viñuela F

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Due to the complex and variable nature of brachial plexus injury, outcome analysis can be cumbersome and imprecise. Many scales have been devised, but no single scale is used uniformly. Moreover, despite several studies in which the authors have reported brachial plexus surgical data, no highly predictive clinic...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Ashley WW Jr,Baty JD,Hollander T,Noetzel MJ,Park TS

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a previous study, the authors demonstrated that meningioma cells secrete platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)-like molecules that stimulate their own growth in an autocrine manner. Based on that finding, a study was undertaken to examine the effect of trapidil, a drug known to have an antagonistic action against P...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Todo T,Adams EF,Fahlbusch R

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00