Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:A neuroendoscopic biopsy has become common for the diagnosis of ventricular tumors. However, its utility in patients with germ cell tumors (GCTs) has not been well discussed. We examined the usefulness and pitfalls of neuroendoscopic biopsies of intraventricular GCTs at a single institution. METHODS:We retrospectively studied 21 consecutive patients diagnosed with GCTs by a neuroendoscopic biopsy of the ventricular region via the lateral ventricle. We examined the localization of tumors, histologic diagnoses using biopsies, surgical complications, and consistency of the diagnosis at the latest follow-up. RESULTS:Tumor specimens were obtained from a pineal lesion (n = 20), neurohypophysial lesion (n = 5), and lateral ventricular wall lesion (n = 2). In 5 patients, the specimens were obtained from multiple areas. The initial diagnoses were pure germinoma (n = 16), immature teratoma (n = 1), yolk sac tumor (n = 1), and mixed GCT (n = 3). Six of 21 patients needed a second transcranial removal of enhanced residual lesions in the course of the treatment. A discrepancy in the histologic diagnosis between 2 surgeries occurred in 3 patients: All 3 patients had a new diagnosis of teratoma component following transcranial surgery. No postoperative mortality or permanent morbidity related to the neuroendoscopic procedures was noted. CONCLUSION:Neuroendoscopic biopsies are safe and useful for obtaining reliable histologic diagnoses in the management of GCTs. However, for GCTs with mixed histology, biopsies are susceptible to diagnostic errors, especially missing detecting a component of teratoma.
journal_name
World Neurosurgjournal_title
World neurosurgeryauthors
Kinoshita Y,Yamasaki F,Tominaga A,Saito T,Sakoguchi T,Takayasu T,Usui S,Sugiyama K,Arita K,Kurisu Kdoi
10.1016/j.wneu.2017.07.013subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2017-10-01 00:00:00pages
430-434eissn
1878-8750issn
1878-8769pii
S1878-8750(17)31112-9journal_volume
106pub_type
杂志文章abstract::Ambroise Paré was celebrated surgeon of the 16th century whose practical accomplishments, books, and ideas transformed surgery and was a precursor for the later development of neurosurgery. He developed many surgical innovations related to wound management, arterial ligation for the prevention of hemorrhage during lim...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 传,历史文章,杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2019.10.187
更新日期:2020-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:In this study, we retrospectively reviewed our experience in the surgical management of solitary fibrous tumor (SFT)/hemangiopericytomas (HPCs) of the spinal cord. METHODS:Sixteen patients with SFT/HPCs of the spinal cord were enrolled in this study. Data on clinical presentation, radiologic findings, histop...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2018.12.004
更新日期:2019-03-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2015.09.053
更新日期:2016-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Segmental instability traditionally is investigated with flexion and extension (F/E) radiographs. We sought to determine whether motion between upright and supine (U/S) views can serve as an alternative sensitive diagnostic tool that predicts similar outcomes. METHODS:Ambispective collection of data was perf...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2018.06.066
更新日期:2018-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the parameters related to the high risk of preoperative seizures in infants (1 year or younger) with ruptured intracranial aneurysms. METHODS:Infants with ruptured intracranial aneurysms treated at our institution from January 2012 to January 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. Seventeen similar ...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2018.07.049
更新日期:2018-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Spinal subdural hematoma (SSDH), which can cause lower back pain, leg pain, and leg weakness, is rare and will usually be associated with a bleeding tendency, trauma, spinal vascular malformation, intraspinal tumor, or iatrogenic invasion. Only a few cases of SSDH after intracranial chronic subdural hematoma...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type:
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2019.11.053
更新日期:2020-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Herpes simplex encephalitis caused by herpes simplex has an estimated annual prevalence in the order of 1 in 250,000 to 500,000 patients and is considered to be the most usually encountered nonendemic pathogenic cause of lethal encephalitis in well-developed countries. There are a few cases reported in the l...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2019.06.158
更新日期:2019-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:An awake throughout (AT) approach for awake craniotomy is mostly under utilized. The purpose of this study was to review the efficacy of the technique at our tertiary care center. The primary objective was to identify the incidence of perioperative complications. The secondary objective was to review the pat...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2019.03.127
更新日期:2019-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Gorham-Stout disease (GSD) or "vanishing bone" disease is characterized by progressive osteolysis with intraosseous lymphangiomatosis (hemangiomatosis). Given its rarity, with about 300 reported cases, its pathophysiology, etiology, and treatment guidelines are not established yet. CASE DESCRIPTION:A 22-yea...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2019.05.235
更新日期:2019-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Currently, polylactide is the most popular material used to made bioabsorbable cages but too-quick degradation and osteolysis around the cage have been reported in the literature. This study evaluated the fusion effect, biomechanical stability, and histologic characteristics of a novel bioabsorbable multiami...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2017.04.005
更新日期:2017-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To identify the potent metabolic biomarkers of cauda equina injury (CEI). METHODS:A total of 50 Sprague-Dawley rats were used to establish the CEI model in this study. The serum was collected at 12 hours, 1 day, 2 days, and 7 days after surgery. Ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadr...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2019.07.077
更新日期:2019-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To describe the decision-making and the surgical strategy in the resection of anterior skullbase meningiomas. METHODS:Details of the microsurgical and endoscopic approach to anterior skullbase meningiomas are presented. RESULTS:Small and midsize olfactory groove, planum sphenoidale, and tuberculum sellae me...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2014.07.030
更新日期:2014-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Reports of tuberculosis involving ≥4 contiguous spinal levels are rare. Surgery is often required in this population for neurological decompression and stabilization. These patients appear to be particularly predisposed to complications that include incomplete recovery of neurological function after decompre...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2016.02.026
更新日期:2016-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:In vascular reconstructive surgery, intraoperative confirmation of patency is performed by angiography, Doppler, or indocyanine videoangiography, but it is sometimes insufficient. OBJECTIVE:Using the FLOW 800 system (Carl Zeiss, Oberkochen, Germany), we confirmed patency in a quantitative relative evaluatio...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2017.11.072
更新日期:2018-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Temporal lobe resection (TLR) including amygdalohippocampectomy (AHE) is the most frequent performed procedure in epilepsy surgery. Owing to the close anatomic relationship of the mesial temporal structures and the midbrain and choroidal fissure, the incidence of severe complications, such as postoperative s...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2018.02.098
更新日期:2018-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Direct surgery for complex internal carotid artery (ICA) aneurysms can be difficult. In certain situations, sacrificing the parent artery is a unique way to obliterate the aneurysm and extracranial-to-intracranial (EC-IC) bypass is indispensable to prevent postoperative cerebral ischemia. This article discuss...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2010.07.043
更新日期:2011-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Epilepsy surgery is largely underused in developing counties as a result of many misconceptions. The current study evaluates complications of epilepsy surgery performed by a single surgeon from South India. METHODS:A retrospective analysis was performed of 697 consecutive patients who underwent epilepsy surg...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2016.03.068
更新日期:2016-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Cervical sagittal alignment parameters are essential to plan stages of surgery. The aims of this study were to evaluate the relationship between cervical sagittal alignment parameters and surgical outcomes after anterior cervical arthrodesis; to identify parameters linked to a better outcome; to determine th...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2016.09.110
更新日期:2017-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:Ischemic stroke is one of major complications of cardiac surgery. Although a current American Heart Association (AHA) guideline states that carotid endarterectomy is probably recommended before or concomitant to coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for the carotid stenosis, there is no report th...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2010.01.026
更新日期:2010-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Intraorbital and intracerebral cavernous malformation (CM) lesions are considered independent entities. Purely cerebral CMs have variable biology with recent evidence depicting inflammation as an important player and a risk factor for aggressiveness. We describe a case of concomitant left intraaxial and extr...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2019.07.145
更新日期:2019-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The Internet has become a popular resource for patients to research diagnosed or suspected medical diseases. Medical institutions provide comprehensive online education resources about various conditions to the general public. The U.S. National Institutes of Health and American Medical Association recommend ...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2019.11.109
更新日期:2020-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:When resident physicians fail to demonstrate appropriate milestone competencies early in their neurologic surgery residency, a plan of remediation is necessary. METHODS:Once any psychologic, physical, or behavioral causes of identified knowledge or psychomotor deficiencies have been identified and addressed...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2020.11.108
更新日期:2020-11-27 00:00:00
abstract::The roots of modern neurosurgery in Iraq can be traced back to the dawn of civilization, the Mesopotamian culture. Archaeological evidence has provided us with new insights regarding Mesopotamian medical practices. Back then, 2 forms of medicine coexisted: therapeutic and divinatory, which were practiced by the Asu an...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 历史文章,杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2020.05.097
更新日期:2020-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. Prospective TBI data from sub-Saharan Africa are sparse. This study examines epidemiology and explores management of patients with severe TBI and adherence to Brain Trauma Foundation Guidelines at a tertiary care referral...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2017.05.101
更新日期:2017-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:In this study, we sought to characterize contemporary trends in cost and utilization of spinal cord stimulation (SCS). METHODS:The Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project-National Inpatient Sample was queried for inpatient admissions from 2008 to 2014 where SCS was performed. We then determined the rates and...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2020.12.012
更新日期:2020-12-25 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To investigate the frequency and risk factors of contralateral epidural hematoma (CEDH) following decompressive craniectomy (DC) in patients with calvarial skull fracture contralateral to the craniectomy site. METHODS:After reviewing the medical records and radiographs over a 5-year period, 72 patients with ...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2016.02.020
更新日期:2016-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Anatomic variations of the anterior clinoid process (ACP) should be recognized before clinoidectomy to ensure a safe approach. This study describes the incidence of caroticoclinoid foramen (CCF), interclinoid osseous bridge, and pneumatization of the ACP during extradural anterior clinoidectomy. The problems...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2014.12.014
更新日期:2015-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Trigeminal neuralgia (TGN) is a debilitating disorder, and in patients for whom medical management is not sufficient, there are several therapeutic options. Microvascular decompression (MVD) for TGN has been shown to be highly effective; however, pain does recur after MVD in some patients. Therapeutic option...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2018.05.147
更新日期:2018-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:One of the most valuable innovations in high-grade glioma surgery is 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA). Fluorescence is a specific and sensitive indicator of metabolically active tumor tissue. In the published literature, the main focus has been placed on false-negative cases, with only a few articles addressing...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2020.01.238
更新日期:2020-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The coexistence of a gangliocytoma and a pituitary adenoma is a rare event that has been reported in only case reports. The knowledge of its diagnosis and treatment is extremely limited. CASE DESCRIPTION:We present a rare case of intrasellar-suprasellar gangliocytoma and nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma. Th...
journal_title:World neurosurgery
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2017.05.064
更新日期:2017-10-01 00:00:00