Giant Fusiform and Dolichoectatic Aneurysms of the Basilar Trunk and Vertebrobasilar Junction-Clinicopathological and Surgical Outcome.

abstract：:To evaluate the risk of tonsillar herniation, the caudal pole of the cerebellar tonsil in posterior fossa mass lesions and anomalies was investigated with magnetic resonance imaging. The cerebellar tonsil was clearly demonstrated in relation to the surrounding structures on T1-weighted images in the paramedian or midl...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Ishikawa M,Kikuchi H,Fujisawa I,Yonekawa Y

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have demonstrated that omitting the routine use of adjuvant whole-brain radiation therapy for patients with newly diagnosed brain metastases may be a reasonable first-line strategy. Retrospective evidence suggests that fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (fSRT) may have a lower level of to...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Ammirati M,Kshettry VR,Lamki T,Wei L,Grecula JC

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Flow diversion is increasingly used to treat intracranial aneurysms. In previous reports, patients were pretreated with aspirin and clopidogrel before the intervention for the prevention of thromboembolic complications. OBJECTIVE:To assess the safety and efficacy of a new protocol for anticoagulation using ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Chalouhi N,Jabbour P,Daou B,Starke RM,Shields B,Hasan DM

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dural arteriovenous fistulas are abnormal connections of dural arteries to dural veins or venous sinuses originating from within the dural leaflets. They are usually located near or within the wall of a dural venous sinus that is frequently obstructed or stenosed. The dural fistula sac is contained within the dural le...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Youssef PP,Schuette AJ,Cawley CM,Barrow DL

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Extent of resection (EOR) correlates with glioblastoma outcomes. Resectability and EOR depend on anatomical, clinical, and surgeon factors. Resectability likely influences outcome in and of itself, but an accurate measurement of resectability remains elusive. An understanding of resectability and the factors...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Sonabend AM,Zacharia BE,Cloney MB,Sonabend A,Showers C,Ebiana V,Nazarian M,Swanson KR,Baldock A,Brem H,Bruce JN,Butler W,Cahill DP,Carter B,Orringer DA,Roberts DW,Sagher O,Sanai N,Schwartz TH,Silbergeld DL,Sisti M

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rare case of primary spinal intramedullary malignant melanoma at the T6 level in a 31-year-old man is presented. The tumor was partially removed, and neuroaxis irradiation up to 50 Gy was then administered. Subsequently, systemic interferon beta (specific activity, 2.0 X 10(8) IU/mg protein) therapy (total dose, 2.2...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Yamasaki T,Kikuchi H,Yamashita J,Asato R,Fujita M

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Review of 1105 records patients with penetrating craniocerebral injuries incurred in the Korean War revealed 163 cases with air sinus wounds, an incidence of 14.8%. The characteristics of these wounds and their surgical management have been described. Foremost among the complications of air sinus wounds are the develo...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Arendall RE,Meirowsky AM

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The success of subthalamic nucleus (STN) surgery for Parkinson's disease depends on accuracy in target determination. The objective of this study was to determine which of the following techniques was most accurate and precise in identifying the location for stimulation in STN deep brain stimulation surgery t...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Andrade-Souza YM,Schwalb JM,Hamani C,Eltahawy H,Hoque T,Saint-Cyr J,Lozano AM

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three cases of osteomyelitis of the skull base with associated problems in diagnosis and therapy are discussed. Patients with atypical skull base osteomyelitis are difficult to diagnose as they have no ear abnormalities, but they often develop multiple cranial nerve deficits mimicking symptoms of a posterior fossa mas...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Malone DG,O'Boynick PL,Ziegler DK,Batnitzky S,Hubble JP,Holladay FP

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cognitive decline occurs in 25% of patients after carotid endarterectomy (CEA). Elevated serum concentrations of S-100B and neuron-specific enolase (NSE) occur after stroke, and serum S-100B levels at 24 hours are associated with clinical outcome after both stroke and CEA. We hypothesized that we could detect...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Sahlein DH,Heyer EJ,Rampersad A,Winfree CJ,Solomon RA,Benvenisty AI,Quest DO,Du E,Connolly ES

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Recently, several studies suggested that simple decompression is as effective as anterior transposition in ulnar nerve entrapment syndrome. Simple decompression might be performed with minimally invasive techniques. The authors present their technique and results with endoscopic decompression in ulnar nerve e...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Oertel J,Keiner D,Gaab MR

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There were 15 cases of multiple meningiomas in a consecutive series of 168 cases of meningioma studied by computed tomography during the last 5 years. This incidence of 8.9% is significantly higher than the 1 to 3% incidence reported previously. A brief clinical survey of the 15 cases and a description of the location...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Lusins JO,Nakagawa H

更新日期：1981-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In selected patients, extracranial-intracranial bypass remains an important treatment for the prevention of stroke. Traditionally, superficial temporal artery-middle cerebral artery (STA-MCA) bypass uses 1 STA branch. We have adopted a "double-barrel" technique in which both branches are joined with MCA reci...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Duckworth EA,Rao VY,Patel AJ

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess acute and chronic histopathological changes observed in a swine arteriovenous malformation model after endovascular delivery of Embolyx E (Micro Therapeutics Inc., San Clemente, CA) and its organic solvent dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). To develop standard endovascular delivery techniques of Embolyx thr...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Murayama Y,Viñuela F,Ulhoa A,Akiba Y,Duckwiler GR,Gobin YP,Vinters HV,Greff RJ

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immortalized in surgical history for the introduction of "antiseptic wax," Sir Victor Horsley played a pivotal role in shaping the face of standard neurosurgical practice. His contributions include the first laminectomy for spinal neoplasm, the first carotid ligation for cerebral aneurysm, the curved skin flap, the tr...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Tan TC,Black PM

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Holographic technology has recently been modified in such a manner that it may now provide clinical use. It allows the visualization of complex structures in three dimensions and permits clinician interaction with the image, which, in turn, provides significant additional geometric and anatomic information. To objecti...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Benzel EC,Rupp FW,McCormack BM,Baldwin NG,Anson JA,Adams MS

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background and importance:Pilocytic astrocytoma (PA) is among the most common of the central nervous system gliomas in the pediatric population; however, it is uncommon in adults. PAs of the spinal cord in adults are even rarer, with only a few cases found in the literature. We report here the first case in the literat...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Basheer A,Rammo R,Kalkanis S,Felicella MM,Chedid M

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Combining the power of stereotactic precision with open craniotomy in a stereotactic craniotomy technique decreases surgical time, morbidity, and postoperative hospitalization. Indications for its use are deep intrinsic masses 3.5 cm or less in diameter; small, superficial lesions otherwise difficult to localize; and ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Moore MR,Black PM,Ellenbogen R,Gall CM,Eldredge E

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hindbrain lesions that distort or compress the cervicomedullary junction are commonly associated with syringomyelia. As a basis for discussing pathogenetic mechanisms, the upper end of the central canal of the spinal cord was examined histologically in six aborted fetuses and 14 adults dying of natural causes; the res...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Milhorat TH,Miller JI,Johnson WD,Adler DE,Heger IM

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Reports from relatively small series of pediatric patients predominantly from single centers have hampered accurate analysis of outcome from endoscopic third ventriculostomy. We combined patients from nine pediatric neurosurgery centers across Canada to obtain a better estimate of outcome and identify factors...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Drake JM,Canadian Pediatric Neurosurgery Study Group.

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The benefits of radiation therapy are generally denied to infants with malignant brain tumors because of the risk of devastating cognitive decline. Efforts to limit this morbidity with radiosurgical techniques have not been feasible for infants because of the dual requirements of rigid head fixation and high ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Giller CA,Berger BD,Gilio JP,Delp JL,Gall KP,Weprin B,Bowers D

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An evoked potentials (EPs) paradigm that has been effective in demonstrating asymmetries in hemispheric activation during cognitive tasks was used to assess cerebral reorganization for language in recovered aphasics. Cortical click EPs were recorded bilaterally in normal volunteers, recovered aphasics who had sustaine...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Papanicolaou AC,Levin HS,Eisenberg HM

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:: The US health care system is struggling with rising costs, poor outcomes, waste, and inefficiency. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act represents a substantial effort to improve access and emphasizes value-based care. Value in health care has been defined as health outcomes for the patient per dollar spen...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Smith TR,Rambachan A,Cote D,Cybulski G,Laws ER

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As an adjuvant to surgery, radiation therapy has consistently proven to be the most successful form of treatment for primary and secondary malignant brain tumors and possibly for inoperable benign tumors. Because the risk of radiation necrosis of normal brain limits the amount of radiation that can be given by externa...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Bernstein M,Gutin PH

更新日期：1981-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Minimal clinically important difference (MCID) is determined when a patient or physician defines the minimal change that outweighs the costs and untoward effects of a treatment. These measurements are "anchored" to validated quality-of-life instruments or physician-rated, disease-activity indices. To capture...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Zervos TM,Asmaro K,Air EL

更新日期：2020-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of cerebellopontine angle petrous bone osteoma manifesting as homolateral trigeminal neuralgia and causing a mild brain stem compression is presented. The literature concerning osteomas and particularly those affecting the temporal bone is reviewed. This is the second report of an osteoma located on the inner s...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Ruelle A,Datti R,Andrioli G

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Medical students applying for neurosurgery residency positions almost all aspire to become academic neurosurgeons. However, most graduates of neurosurgery residency programs ultimately follow careers in private practice. We hypothesized that there might be factors in a resident's application, interviews, or p...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Lawton MT,Narvid J,Quiñones-Hinojosa A

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and associated with a poor outcome, especially for intensive care patients. However, recent studies have described favorable outcomes of obese patients after stroke, a phenomenon called the "obesity paradox." OBJECTIVE:To assess the impact of the body mass...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Platz J,Güresir E,Schuss P,Konczalla J,Seifert V,Vatter H

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although real-time localization of gliomas has improved with intraoperative image guidance systems, these tools are limited by brain shift, surgical cavity deformation, and expense. OBJECTIVE:To propose a novel method to perform near-infrared (NIR) imaging during glioma resections based on preclinical and c...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Lee JY,Thawani JP,Pierce J,Zeh R,Martinez-Lage M,Chanin M,Venegas O,Nims S,Learned K,Keating J,Singhal S

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We describe an easy and useful method for treating hemifacial spasm related to the vertebral artery. METHODS:The technique entails the manufacture of a dural belt harvested from the cerebellar convexity dura and a dural bridge made at the petrous dura combined with the use of an aneurysm clip. The dural belt...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kyoshima K,Watanabe A,Toba Y,Nitta J,Muraoka S,Kobayashi S

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00