Use of a Subtemporal Approach for a Salvage Placement of a Trigeminal Ganglion Stimulating Electrode for the Treatment of Trigeminal Neuropathic Pain.

abstract：:This paper explores the clinical effect of midazolam as an adjuvant analgesic and tranquilizer after brachial plexus block anaesthesia with the aid of medical imaging. The paper selected 106 patients who underwent elective unilateral upper extremity surgery from January 2017 to December 2019, and randomly divided them...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Xu X,Hu X,Han Y,Zhuang X,Tang R,Xu Y

更新日期：2020-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Giant invasive spinal schwannomas (GISSs) comprise a rare, specific subtype of schwannomas that extend >2 spinal levels, erode vertebral bodies, and invade extraspinal tissues. Optimal surgical management of resulting spinal instability has yet to be determined, and overall there is limited published literat...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Paulo D,Semonche A,Tyagi R

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We present a case of multiple myxoma-related intracranial aneurysms and reviewed the recent relevant literature to investigate their natural course and develop a reasonable treatment algorithm. METHODS:We have reported a new case of multiple myxoma-related intracranial aneurysms and performed a search of cur...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Gai S,Lv N,Zhang Q,Zuo Q,Liu J,Huang Q

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Shunting to the cranial venous sinus represents a novel treatment strategy for hydrocephalus. To our knowledge, overdrainage as a complication after shunting to the cranial venous sinus has not previously been reported in the clinical literature. Here we report the case of a 50-year-old man who suffered from...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Zhao T,Ouyang W,Wang S,Wu P

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) can be a devastating event. An increased glucose level in patients with ICH is known to be related to poor outcomes, including acute leukocytosis, which is a well-established response to ICH. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between admission...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Kim Y,Han MH,Kim CH,Kim JM,Cheong JH,Ryu JI

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We examined the protective effects of hesperidin on cerebral vasospasm by establishing an experimental rat model of subarachnoid hemorrhage and performing biochemical, pathologic, and histomorphometric analysis on these data. METHODS:Forty albino Wistar rats were randomly divided into 5 groups of n = 8 in ea...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Aydogmus E,Gul S,Bahadir B

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present indications, surgical techniques, and outcomes of extracranial-intracranial (EC-IC) graft bypass. METHODS:Between January 1996 and June 2011, 38 patients with large or giant internal carotid artery (ICA) aneurysms were treated using graft bypass, employing the radial artery (RA) or the saphenous v...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Ishishita Y,Tanikawa R,Noda K,Kubota H,Izumi N,Katsuno M,Ota N,Miyazaki T,Hashimoto M,Kimura T,Morita A

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since the 1980s, numerous operations have replaced posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) with human bone. These operations often involve expensive implants and complex procedures. Escalating expenditures in lumbar fusion surgery warrant re-evaluation of classical PLIF with allogeneic ilium and without ins...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Prolo LM,Oklund SA,Zawadzki N,Desai M,Prolo DJ

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Rathke's cleft cysts (RCCs) may have various anatomic, clinical, and radiologic characteristics, which may be related to their differences in texture or consistency. The purpose of the study was to investigate RCCs based on consistency. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed 25 cases of patients with RCCs who u...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Ozoner B,Aydin S,Akgun MY,Durmaz ES,Sahin S,Gazioglu N,Kizilkilic O,Kadioglu P,Tanriover N

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary hypothyroidism can cause both hyperprolactinemia and pituitary hyperplasia. The degree of hyperprolactinemia is generally modest, and rarely do prolactin concentrations exceed 100 ng/mL (4.34 nmol/L). This combination of hyperprolactinemia and pituitary gland enlargement might raise suspicion for a p...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Khorassanizadeh R,Sundaresh V,Levine SN

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spinal subdural hematomas (SSDHs) are rare and usually associated with bleeding diatheses, trauma, iatrogenic injury, spinal vascular malformations, or intraspinal tumors. CASE DESCRIPTION:We report a case of a 75-year-old man who developed a symptomatic lumbosacral SSDH after undergoing resection of a righ...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Paisan GM,Buell TJ,Raper D,Asthagiri A

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Large or giant internal carotid artery (ICA) aneurysms often cause visual deficits and cranial nerve palsy. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of ligation of the ICA with high-flow bypass. METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed the findings from patients with visual deficit and ophthalmologic...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Matano F,Murai Y,Mizunari T,Tamaki T,Tateyama K,Koketsu K,Tanikawa R,Kamiyama H,Kobayashi S,Morita A

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:As a result of the resolution of intravoxel fiber crossing, high-resolution fiber tractography (HRFT) provides advantages over conventional diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) for fiber tractography (FT). Nevertheless, neurosurgically applied FT is still predominantly based on DTI. Although the application of HRFT...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Becker D,Scherer M,Neher P,Jungk C,Jesser J,Pflüger I,Brinster R,Bendszus M,Bruckner T,Maier-Hein K,Unterberg A

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak in neurosurgery remains a significant source of morbidity. TissuePatchDural (TPD), a novel impermeable adhesive membrane, can be used to reinforce dural closure in cases considered at high risk to develop postoperative CSF leak. METHODS:A retrospective, single-cen...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Ferroli P,Acerbi F,Broggi M,Schiariti M,Albanese E,Tringali G,Franzini A,Broggi G

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) is a common neurosurgical condition, with an estimated incidence of 3-15.5 per 100,000 people, with significantly higher rates in the elderly population. Recurrence rates range from 2%-37% after surgical drainage. Studies have shown that leaving a drain postoperatively can re...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Gernsback J,Kolcun JP,Jagid J

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In his 1938 monograph, Cushing tabulated 313 meningioma cases treated throughout his career at the Johns Hopkins and the Peter Bent Brigham Hospitals. Of these, 18 patients were treated at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Cushing provided basic demographic, perioperative, and outcomes data in his tables, but the ...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Pendleton C,Olivi A,Brem H,Quiñones-Hinojosa A

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dermoid cysts are rare tumors usually seen in the midline structure of the brain but rarely arise in the petrous apex and cavernous sinus. There have been very few reports of dermoid cysts arising in the infratemporal fossa, with scarce anatomic descriptions. Here we report the case of a patient with a dermo...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Sendjaja AN,Kobayashi H,Morishita T,Abe H,Miki K,Arifin MZ,Inoue T

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the prognostic profile, clinical outcome, treatment-associated morbidity, and treatment burden of elderly patients with glioblastoma (GBM) undergoing microsurgical tumor resection as part of contemporary treatment algorithms. METHODS:We retrospectively identified patients with GBM ≥65 years of age ...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Schwartz C,Romagna A,Stefanits H,Zimmermann G,Ladisich B,Geiger P,Rechberger J,Winkler S,Weiss L,Fastner G,Trinka E,Weis S,Spiegl-Kreinecker S,Steinbacher J,McCoy M,Johannes T,Gruber A,Rezai Jahromi B,Niemelä M,Wink

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Consistent data on head injury is lacking especially in the low- and middle-income countries. Our study tries to characterize patients with head injury at the emergency department of one of the few tertiary public hospitals giving neurosurgical care in the country. METHODS:A retrospective cross-sectional st...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Laeke T,Tirsit A,Debebe F,Girma B,Gere D,Park KB,Azazh A

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cervical radiculopathy and cervicalgia are commonly managed with spinal epidural steroid injections in the outpatient setting. Although cervical epidural injections are routinely performed, there is potential for significant complications if proper technique and safety measures are not followed. Spinal cord ...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Nowicki KW,Gale JR,Agarwal V,Monaco EA 3rd

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:COVID-19 has affected the global provision of neurosurgical services. We sought to review the impact of COVID-19 on the neurosurgical services in Africa. METHODS:A cross-sectional survey was distributed to African neurosurgeons seeking to review demographics, national and neurosurgical preparedness, and c...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Mahmud MR,Cheserem B,Esene IN,Kalangu K,Sanoussi S,Musara A,El-Ghandour NMF,Fieggen G,Qureshi M

更新日期：2020-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pediatric isolated penetrating traumatic vertebral artery injuries require urgent multidisciplinary management as they may lead to potentially fatal posterior circulation ischemia. CASE DESCRIPTION:We present a 19-month-old patient with an isolated penetrating vertebral artery injuries at the V2 segment of ...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Sofoluke N,Shimony N,Goren O

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute basilar artery occlusion is associated with high mortality rates, up to 35%-40%. Early revascularization by intravenous thrombolysis, intra-arterial thrombolysis, and endovascular mechanical embolectomy is considered the best option to date. The objective of this technical report is to present the dire...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Goehre F,Yanagisawa T,Kamiyama H,Noda K,Ota N,Tsuboi T,Miyata S,Matsumoto T,Ibrahim TF,Andrade-Barazarte H,Ludtka C,Jahromi BR,Tokuda S,Tanikawa R

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ninety-five percent of the Hong Kong population is Chinese, and no previous epidemiological study has focused on spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) in Hong Kong. These data would have significant public health implications and can guide future resource allocations and service development in Hong Kong....

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Wong GK,Wun Tam YY,Zhu XL,Poon WS

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aims of this retrospective cohort study were to 1) identify new alignment risk factors for proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) in adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients with lower thoracic upper instrumented vertebra (UIV) and 2) determine the effect of junctional tethers on PJK and UIV alignment. METHODS:...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Buell TJ,Chen CJ,Quinn JC,Buchholz AL,Mazur MD,Mullin JP,Nguyen JH,Taylor DG,Bess S,Line BG,Ames CP,Schwab FJ,Lafage V,Shaffrey CI,Smith JS

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the criteria used by neurosurgery resident selection committees in different programs and to assess the process of selection. METHODS:A questionnaire based on the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) guidelines was mailed to all 100 neurosurgery residency program directors in August ...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Al Khalili K,Chalouhi N,Tjoumakaris S,Gonzalez LF,Starke RM,Rosenwasser R,Jabbour P

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ventral lesions of upper thoracic spinal cord due to degenerative diseases are rare and often have poor operative outcomes. Anterior decompression of the lesion is difficult because of the local anatomy. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate reproducible anatomic measurements for selecting the best surg...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Funakoshi Y,Hanakita J,Takahashi T,Minami M,Kawaoka T,Ohtake Y,Oichi Y

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Various complications after C1 lateral mass and C2 pedicle screw fusion surgery (C1LM-C2PSFS) have been reported. However, to our knowledge, this is the first report of contusional cerebellar hemorrhage caused by placement in the protrusion (chin-out) position after C1LM-2PSFS. CASE DESCRIPTION:An 81-year-o...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Miyaoka Y,Takeuchi M,Wakao N,Aoyama M,Hongo K,Takayasu M

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Older patients are increasingly presenting for surgery with intracranial meningioma because of progress with diagnostic imaging and longer life expectancy. However, older patients have many problems, such as comorbidities and reduced physiological capacity reflected in the frailty index. This study examines ...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Isobe N,Ikawa F,Tominaga A,Kuroki K,Sadatomo T,Mizoue T,Hamasaki O,Matsushige T,Abiko M,Mitsuhara T,Kinoshita Y,Takeda M,Kurisu K

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Burst fractures account for more than half of all thoracolumbar fractures and are frequently associated with spine instability and neurological deficit. The anterior approach is favored when decompression of the spinal canal is necessary. We compare two commonly available struts used for anterior approach af...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Eleraky MA,Duong HT,Esp E,Kim KD

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00