Placental alkaline phosphatase as a tumor marker for primary intracranial germinoma.

abstract：OBJECT:Brain metastases from gastrointestinal cancers are rare. However, the incidence is increasing because patients with gastrointestinal carcinoma tend to live longer due to earlier diagnosis and more effective treatment of systemic disease. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Gamma Knife surge...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Da Silva AN,Nagayama K,Schlesinger DJ,Sheehan JP

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with an enhancing, completely intracanalicular mass on magnetic resonance imaging was operated on for a presumed acoustic neurilemoma, but was found at surgery to have an intracanalicular vascular malformation. This rare lesion should be distinguished from angiomatous change within an acoustic neurilemoma an...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Linskey ME,Jannetta PJ,Martinez AJ

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The aim of this study was to compare percutaneous balloon compression (PBC) and percutaneous retrogasserian glycerol rhizotomy (PRGR) in terms of effectiveness, complications, and technical aspects. METHODS:Sixty-six consecutive PBC procedures were performed in 45 patients between January 2004 and December 2008...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kouzounias K,Lind G,Schechtmann G,Winter J,Linderoth B

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A modification of a Cloward lateral cervical retractor with sharp blades is described. The purpose of the adaptation is to help prevent injuries to soft tissues of the neck and to facilitate placement during anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Leibrock LG,Berman BM

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The object of this study was to mathematically model the prognosis of a newly inserted shunt in pediatric or adult patients with hydrocephalus. METHODS:A structured search was performed of the English-language literature for case series reporting shunt failure, patient mortality, and shunt removal rates after s...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Stein SC,Guo W

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors have created an experimental model of regional cerebral ischemia in gerbils that is reproducible and has a low mortality rate. In gerbils, either the posterior communicating artery (PCoA) or the middle cerebral artery (MCA) was occluded, and the distribution of cerebral ischemia from each surgical procedur...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Yoshimine T,Yanagihara T

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE Disposable supplies constitute a large portion of operating room (OR) costs and are often left over at the end of a surgical case. Despite financial and environmental implications of such waste, there has been little evaluation of OR supply utilization. The goal of this study was to quantify the utilization ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Zygourakis CC,Yoon S,Valencia V,Boscardin C,Moriates C,Gonzales R,Lawton MT

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe an experimental model that allows dynamic studies of blood flow in the pituitary gland. Twenty-eight male Wistar rats were anesthetized and the pituitary gland was exposed using a parapharyngeal approach. Teflon-coated platinum wire electrodes were placed in the adenohypophysis near the midline an...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kemeny AA,Jakubowski JA,Jefferson AA,Pasztor E

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality and asymptomatic Chiari I malformation have an unusual coincidence. A young boy who had recently fallen from his porch was transferred to the neurosurgery service with a high cervical central cord syndrome. Careful study demonstrated no radiographic abnormality and, ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Bondurant CP,Oró JJ

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report on a young woman with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) Type IV in whom a spontaneous direct carotid-cavernous fistula (CCF) was treated by transvenous occlusion with regular and fiber-coated Guglielmi detachable coils. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first time this approach has been used in a pa...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kanner AA,Maimon S,Rappaport ZH

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighty patients underwent anterior corpus callosotomy for treatment of generalized seizures. The patients' mean age was 18.3 years (range 4 to 53 years); the mean age at seizure onset was 5.27 years (range 0.1 to 27 years). The mean intelligence quotient (IQ) of 41 testable patients was 71.12 (range less than 30 to 11...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Fuiks KS,Wyler AR,Hermann BP,Somes G

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the development of tonsillar herniation (acquired Chiari malformation) in association with lumboperitoneal (LP) shunting is well recognized, it has previously been considered rare. In order to ascertain the incidence of this complication after LP shunting, the authors undertook a retrospective study of all pa...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Chumas PD,Armstrong DC,Drake JM,Kulkarni AV,Hoffman HJ,Humphreys RP,Rutka JT,Hendrick EB

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The successful use of autogenous skull bone grafts for a C3-7 anterior cervical fusion is reported and compared with results using other bone grafts. A 51-year-old man with C4-7 anterior cord compression due to spurs and ossified posterior longitudinal ligaments developed progressive tetraparesis following a minor hea...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Tanaka T,Ninchoji T,Uemura K,Ryu H,Sugiura M,Ohishi H,Tomita M,Takehara S,Yamamoto T

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gadolinium-diethylenetriaminepenta-acetic acid (Gd-DTPA) is a chelated paramagnetic contrast agent under clinical trial for use in magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. The increased signal intensity following the intravenous infusion of contrast medium may improve the ability of MR imaging to delineate tumors. The use of ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Dickman CA,Rekate HL,Bird CR,Drayer BP,Medina M

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:One of the goals in this study was to set up a semiautomatic method to estimate blood-brain barrier disruption obtained in patients with glioblastoma by using an implantable, unfocused, ultrasound device. Another goal was to correlate the probability of significant ultrasound-induced signal enhancement (SUISE...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Asquier N,Bouchoux G,Canney M,Martin C,Law-Ye B,Leclercq D,Chapelon JY,Lafon C,Idbaih A,Carpentier A

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical and pathological data of 66 patients with orbital cavernous hemangioma are presented. This tumor occurs in females more frequently than in males, and has its peak incidence in early middle age. Visual disability results from a high degree of relative hyperopia or from optic-nerve compression. Postural or ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Harris GJ,Jakobiec FA

更新日期：1979-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rare case of leiomyosarcoma arising from the dura mater is presented. A definite histological diagnosis was based on the electron microscopic features. Extensive removal of the tumor and postoperative radiation therapy resulted in complete remission. The etiology and the origin of this tumor are discussed. ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Asai A,Yamada H,Murata S,Matsuno A,Tsutsumi K,Takemura T,Matsutani M,Takakura K

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lumbar cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure and ventricular size were determined in six patients with impairment of cerebral venous outflow caused by either sagittal sinus thrombosis or arteriovenous shunting into the sagittal sinus. None of the patients had enlargement of the ventricular system, but all six had elevate...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： d'Avella D,Greenberg RP,Mingrino S,Scanarini M,Pardatscher K

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cranial and spinal trauma resulted in disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) in a 78-year-old man, causing widespread bleeding and incoagulable blood. Traumatized brain tissue was found in the lumina of dural venous sinuses. The mechanisms of DIC are reviewed. It is suggested that intravascular release of potent...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Clark JA,Finelli RE,Netsky MG

更新日期：1980-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe a new technique for treating unclippable aneurysms. The method involves a modification of the traditional wrapping technique, including a clip-reinforced cotton sling. The results of this method in four patients are presented. ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Bederson JB,Zabramski JM,Spetzler RF

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Acute subdural hematomas (SDHs) impart serious morbidity and mortality on the elderly population, with only 5% of those older than 65 years of age attaining functional independence. Despite its widespread use, oral antithrombotic therapy (OAT) in the context of acute SDH has not been extensively studied. The aut...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Panczykowski DM,Okonkwo DO

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent information regarding the nature of bulk cerebrospinal fluid formation and absorption is reviewed, integrated with previous knowledge, and applied to the clinical setting. ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： McComb JG

更新日期：1983-09-01 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：:OBJECTIVE: This study was performed to identify the angiographic features of hemorrhagic-onset moyamoya disease (MMD) in comparison with those of patients with ischemic-onset MMD. METHODS: This case-control study compared the data set of the Japan Adult Moyamoya (JAM) Trial with the angiographic data of adult patients...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Fujimura M,Funaki T,Houkin K,Takahashi JC,Kuroda S,Tomata Y,Tominaga T,Miyamoto S

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The severity of neurological impairment following traumatic brain injury (TBI) is exacerbated by several endogenous processes, including hyperglycemia, hypotension, and the generation of glutamate. However, in addition to controlling hyperglycemia, insulin has pleiotropic effects on tissue metabolism, which incl...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Fanne RA,Nassar T,Mazuz A,Waked O,Heyman SN,Hijazi N,Goelman G,Higazi AA

更新日期：2011-01-01 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：OBJECT:Stereotactic radiosurgery is an increasingly used and the least invasive surgical option for patients with trigeminal neuralgia. In this study, the authors investigate the clinical outcomes in patients treated with this procedure. METHODS:Independently acquired data from 220 patients with idiopathic trigeminal ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kao MC

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of elevated (> or = 75%) jugular venous oxygen saturation (SjvO2) and its relationship to cerebral hemodynamic and metabolic parameters and to outcome after severe head injury. METHODS:Data from 450 severely head injured patients admitted to the Neurosurgic...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Cormio M,Valadka AB,Robertson CS

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of traumatic epidural hematomas are presented. Both patients were minimally symptomatic, and neither required surgical intervention. It is suggested that the use of computerized tomography in head trauma will reveal a new class of epidural hematoma patients who may be treated conservatively. ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Weaver D,Pobereskin L,Jane JA

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report the first DNA-based diagnosis of Bartonella henselae cultured from a brain lesion in a patient with acquired immune deficiency syndrome. This human immunodeficiency virus-infected patient presented with altered mental status, fever, and diabetes insipidus. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed multifo...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： George TI,Manley G,Koehler JE,Hung VS,McDermott M,Bollen A

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00