Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy: Lighting the Way to a New Treatment Option in Neurosurgery.

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:Origination of the temporopolar artery (TPA) from the supraclinoid internal carotid artery (ICA) represents a rare anatomic variation, and the presence of aneurysms at this uncommon site has never before been reported. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:Two patients presented with a sudden onset of headach...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Alkadhi H,Schuknecht B,Imhof HG,Yonekawa Y

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This is a unique case report of a fractured atlantoaxial interspinous multistranded cable leading to intracranial hemorrhage and spinal cord injury. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:A 61-year-old woman, with a history of rheumatoid arthritis and C1-C2 interspinous wiring with allograft for atlantoaxial instability, pre...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kakarla UK,Valdivia JV,Sonntag VK,Bambakidis NC

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The snake venom disintegrin contortrostatin (CN) is able to inhibit tumor progression and angiogenesis in vivo and therefore is of considerable interest as a potential antitumor drug. CN specifically binds to certain integrins on the tumor cell and angiogenic endothelial cell surface and inhibits their intera...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Schmitmeier S,Markland FS,Schönthal AH,Chen TC

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has not been any effective prophylaxis for delayed cerebral ischemia delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) since the introduction of nimodipine. Platelet inhibition may reduce the risk by preventing the formation of microthrombi. Tirofiban has been used as a single monotherapy bridge given its safety profile...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Zanaty M,Osorno-Cruz C,Byer S,Roa JA,Limaye K,Ishii D,Nakagawa D,Torner J,Yongjun L,Ortega-Gutiérrez S,Samaniego EA,Allan L,Hasan D

更新日期：2020-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To search for correlations between specific anatomic, geometric, and morphological properties of the trigeminal nerve and the success of radiosurgical treatment and elimination of facial hypesthesia as a complication. METHODS:Forty-six patients with at least 6 months of follow-up after CyberKnife (Accuray, I...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Borchers JD 3rd,Yang HJ,Sakamoto GT,Howes GA,Gupta G,Chang SD,Adler JR Jr

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serious central nervous system injuries after lightning strikes are fortunately rare. Optimal neurological and neurosurgical management has not been firmly established. We describe the successful neurological resuscitation and critical care management using intracranial pressure monitoring of an adult who sustained a ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Lehman LB

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This case report is presented to raise the awareness of the potential risk of reactivation of herpes simplex virus (HSV) encephalitis after intracranial surgery. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:The case of an 8-year-old male patient who suffered a reactivation of HSV encephalitis after undergoing amygdalohippocampecto...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Bourgeois M,Vinikoff L,Lellouch-Tubiana A,Sainte-Rose C

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Three-dimensional computed tomographic angiography (3-D-CTA) can be used to evaluate cerebrovascular disease. A potential limitation of this technology is obscuration of vascular anatomy by bone. In view of this, we developed a method for bone-free rendering using iterative relative fuzzy connectedness (IR...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Abrahams JM,Saha PK,Hurst RW,LeRoux PD,Udupa JK

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the spinal evoked response to focal electrical stimulation of the sensorimotor cortex in 32 rats. The results demonstrate a long-latency response (beginning at 8 milliseconds) elicited by electrical stimulation, which is distinct from the short-latency motor evoked potential previously reported...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Ryder J,Zappulla R,Nieves J

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Symptomatic patients with a brainstem cavernoma are treated surgically with increasing frequency. Generally, the patient's benefit from this difficult surgical intervention is quantified by the assessment of neurological symptoms. OBJECTIVE:To document the beneficial effect of surgery in a larger patient po...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Dukatz T,Sarnthein J,Sitter H,Bozinov O,Benes L,Sure U,Bertalanffy H

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Resection of cerebellopontine angle (CPA) meningiomas may result in significant neurological morbidity. Radiosurgery offers a minimally invasive alternative to surgery. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate, in a multicenter cohort study, the outcomes of patients harboring CPA meningiomas who underwent Gamma Knife radiosur...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Ding D,Starke RM,Kano H,Nakaji P,Barnett GH,Mathieu D,Chiang V,Omay SB,Hess J,McBride HL,Honea N,Lee JY,Rahmathulla G,Evanoff WA,Alonso-Basanta M,Lunsford LD,Sheehan JP

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravenously enhanced computed tomography (CT) was used in patients in whom the differential diagnosis between recurrent herniated disc and postoperative scar was considered. Enhanced CT images demonstrated postoperative herniated discs more accurately than clinical criteria, myelography, or plain or postmetrizamide ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Schell GR,Modesti LM,Cacayorin ED

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are many elements to the science that drives the clinical care of patients with brain metastases. Although part of an understanding that continues to evolve, a number of key historical misconceptions remain that commonly drive physicians' and researchers' attitudes and approaches. By understanding how these rela...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kondziolka D,Kalkanis SN,Mehta MP,Ahluwalia M,Loeffler JS

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Intraoperative rupture (IOR) of an aneurysm is a known risk in the surgical management of intracranial aneurysms. The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of IOR in a modern surgical series and to assess which factors bear upon it. METHODS:This study retrospectively examined 1269 patients wit...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Leipzig TJ,Morgan J,Horner TG,Payner T,Redelman K,Johnson CS

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Facial nerve paresis and hearing loss are common complications after vestibular schwannoma surgery. Experimental and clinical studies point to a beneficial effect of nimodipine and hydroxyethyl starch for preservation of cochlear nerve function. A retrospective analysis was undertaken to evaluate the effect o...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Strauss C,Romstöck J,Fahlbusch R,Rampp S,Scheller C

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The source of bleeding remains obscure in most cases of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) with a negative angiogram. From January 1, 1989, to July 1, 1993, 40 patients were admitted to the Massachusetts General Hospital with angiogram-negative SAH; 9 of these patients underwent surgical exploration. In seven of these expl...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Tatter SB,Crowell RM,Ogilvy CS

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracranial hemorrhage during pregnancy is rare. The authors present a case of moyamoya disease associated with pregnancy. A 32-year-old woman who was at 32 weeks of gestation experienced sudden severe headache followed by loss of consciousness. Computed tomography revealed an intracerebral hematoma in the left tempo...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Enomoto H,Goto H

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a brief report of 17 histologically verified choroid plexus papillomas (CPPs). The radiological evaluation and surgical treatment are outlined. The results indicate that the surgical approach was not optimal. Radiation therapy decreasing the vascularity of tissue-proven CPPs and therefore aiding the operative ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Hawkins JC 3rd

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of bilateral ophthalmic artery aneurysm of traumatic origin is discussed. The patient presented with progressive loss of vision, memory deficit, and expressive aphasia. A computed tomographic scan revealed enhancing lesions near the region of the optic chiasm. The diagnosis of cerebral aneurysm was confirmed by...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Hahn YS,McLone DG

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven cases of frontotemporosphenoid meningioma are reported. The principles of the orbitofrontomalar approach and of reconstruction of the orbital cone and of the frontomalar region with an orbitotemporal prop are discussed. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Pellerin P,Lesoin F,Dhellemmes P,Donazzan M,Jomin M

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As neurological surgery evolved into its own subspecialty early in the 20th century, a need arose to create an environment for communication and education among those surgeons working in this burgeoning surgical discipline. As the socioeconomic climate in health care began to change in the United States, an unforeseen...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Zaidi HA,Tumialán LM,Rosenow JM,Colen CB,Stroink AR,Linskey M,Schirmer CM,Watridge C

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Artificial neural networks (ANNs) excel at analyzing challenging data sets and can be exceptional tools for decision support in clinical environments. The present study pilots the use of ANNs for determining prognosis in neuro-oncology patients. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether ANNs perform better at predicti...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Oermann EK,Kress MA,Collins BT,Collins SP,Morris D,Ahalt SC,Ewend MG

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:An excruciating headache of instantaneous onset is known as a thunderclap headache. A subarachnoid hemorrhage is the prototypical cause, but other serious disorders may also present with a thunderclap headache, including cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, carotid artery dissection, and pituitary apoplexy. We r...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Schievink WI,Wijdicks EF,Meyer FB,Sonntag VK

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the prognoses of children with medulloblastoma have improved dramatically over the last several decades, the reported survival for very young children with this tumor remains poor. We undertook a retrospective review of patients less than 36 months of age at the time of the diagnosis of a medulloblastoma who ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Geyer R,Levy M,Berger MS,Milstein J,Griffin B,Bleyer WA

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydrocephalus without ventriculomegaly and pseudotumor cerebri may present special problems in its treatment. Lumboperitoneal shunting, although frequently effective, is not successful in all cases. A lumbar subarachnoid to venous shunt is described as an alternative to lumboperitoneal shunting. A case illustrating it...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Friedman P,Gass HH

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spinal intradural arachnoid cysts are rare causes of radiculopathy or myelopathy. Treatment options include resection, fenestration, or cyst drainage. OBJECTIVE:To classify intradural spinal arachnoid cysts and present results of their treatment. METHODS:Among 1519 patients with spinal space occupying lesi...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Klekamp J

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Data regarding the long-term efficacy of Gamma knife surgery on a large series of patients with low-grade gliomas is lacking. We aimed to review the outcome of patients with low-grade gliomas undergoing Gamma knife surgery at the Lars Leksell Gamma Knife Center at the University of Virginia to clarify its role i...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Heppner PA,Sheehan JP,Steiner LE

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and five arterial aneurysms (AAs) were treated with either argon or neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser irradiation; one AVM was treated with both. All AVMs were occluded completely, leaving adjacent tissue untouched and preserving the regional vascularization. Photocoagulati...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Fasano VA,Urciuoli R,Ponzio RM

更新日期：1982-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:We describe a patient with a tentorial dural arteriovenous fistula who presented with ipsilateral hemifacial spasm. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:A 50-year-old man sought treatment for left facial twitching that worsened over 6 months. Magnetic resonance imaging and catheter angiography demonstrated a...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Deshmukh VR,Maughan PH,Spetzler RF

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) is a well-accepted procedure for the treatment of degenerative lumbar disease. However, its ability to restore lumbar lordosis has been limited. Development of expandable lordotic interbody devices has challenged this limitation, furthering...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： McMordie JH,Schmidt KP,Gard AP,Gillis CC

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00