Real-time atlas-based stereotactic neuronavigation.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Meningeal hemangiopericytoma (M-HPC) is a rare entity. OBJECTIVE:To characterize our institutional experience in treating M-HPC. METHODS:We reviewed the medical records of patients with M-HPC evaluated at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center between 1979 and 2009. RESULTS:We identified 63 p...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Ghia AJ,Chang EL,Allen PK,Mahajan A,Penas-Prado M,McCutcheon IE,Brown PD

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Although several clinical applications of transpedicular screw fixation in the cervical spine have been documented recently, few anatomic studies concerning the cervical pedicle are available. This study was designed to evaluate the anatomy and adjacent neural relationships of the middle and lower cervical pe...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Uğur HC,Attar A,Uz A,Tekdemir I,Egemen N,Cağlar S,Genç Y

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An animal model was developed for studying the pharmacokinetics of antibiotics administered intraventricularly in hydrocephalus. Obstructive hydrocephalus was consistently produced in craniectomized adult rats by injecting kaolin into the cisterna magna. After induction of hydrocephalus, vancomycin was injected into t...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Howard MA,Grady MS,Park TS,Scheld WM

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with occlusive cerebrovascular disease who have failed maximal medical therapy, which consists of antiplatelet agents as well as maximizing modifiable risk factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking cessation, and obesity, and whose lesions are not amenable or have not responded to the more common v...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Bisson EF,Visioni AJ,Tranmer B,Horgan MA

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anatomic reorganization of the subnucleus that controls the stylohyoid muscle (the stylohyoid subnucleus) within the brain stem facial nucleus was studied after regeneration of the facial nerve in adult rats. Horseradish peroxidase was injected into the right stylohyoid muscle 3 to 21 months after transection and ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Fernandez E,Pallini R,Marchese E,Lauretti L,La Marca F

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Deep brain stimulation electrode placement with interventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has previously been reported using a commercially available skull-mounted aiming device (Medtronic Nexframe MR) and native MRI scanner software. This first-generation method has technical limitations that are inhe...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Larson PS,Starr PA,Bates G,Tansey L,Richardson RM,Martin AJ

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The existence of tethering tracts in spinal dysraphism, other than congenital dermal sinus (CDS), has been recognized and has been summated into an integrated concept of limited dorsal myeloschisis (LDM). OBJECTIVE:To elucidate the underlying embryology of LDM in relation to CDS by focusing on the pathologi...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Lee JY,Park SH,Chong S,Phi JH,Kim SK,Cho BK,Wang KC

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the shapes of velocity waveforms obtained with transcranial Doppler examination can indicate such abnormalities as increased intracranial pressure and proximal arterial compromise, the significance of unusual waveform morphologies is often obscure. In this report, we describe four cases in which an unusual wa...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Giller CA,Giller AM,Batjer HH,Kopitnik TA

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We have frequently observed the development of postoperative communicating hydrocephalus in patients undergoing decompressive hemicraniectomy. This condition may persist in some patients after cranioplasty and require permanent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion. To confirm an independent correlation between...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Waziri A,Fusco D,Mayer SA,McKhann GM 2nd,Connolly ES Jr

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraoperative monitoring with electroencephalography and the use of brain protection with steroids, phenytoin, mannitol, and pentobarbital or etomidate were evaluated in 15 patients undergoing operation for an aneurysm of the upper basilar artery. One patient harbored a basilar trunk aneurysm, 1 an aneurysm of the pr...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Muizelaar JP

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intrawound vancomycin powder has been studied extensively in spinal fusion surgeries and been found to reduce rates of surgical site infections (SSIs) significantly. Despite its success in spinal surgeries, topical vancomycin has not been extensively studied with respect to cranial neurosurgery. OBJECTIVE:T...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Ravikumar V,Ho AL,Pendhakar AV,Sussman ES,Kwong-Hon Chow K,Li G

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate that malignant glioneuronal tumors comprise a large spectrum of neoplasms, without mature ganglion-like cells, that may histologically resemble any malignant glioma (World Health Organization Grade III or IV) but have a distinct biological behavior. METHODS:This series includes all tumors diag...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Varlet P,Soni D,Miquel C,Roux FX,Meder JF,Chneiweiss H,Daumas-Duport C

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Estimation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) outflow resistance (Ro) using a bolus injection method was carried out under normal conditions and in a state of artificially increased elastance produced by saline loading into the CSF space. These values of Ro were compared with Ro estimated by the steady state infusion method...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Takizawa H,Gabra-Sanders T,Miller JD

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To elucidate the pathophysiology of mental disturbances associated with chronic subdural hematoma, we performed quantitative and three-dimensional measurements of cerebral blood flow (CBF) on xenon-enhanced computed tomographic scans in 12 patients who had chronic subdural hematomas and manifested mental disturbances....

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Tanaka A,Kimura M,Yoshinaga S,Ohkawa M

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraoperative ultrasound can aid the biopsy of deep intracranial lesions. It is, perhaps, less clear whether ultrasound could be useful in functional neurosurgery, where the target is not abnormal in echogenicity. As an example, we chose to investigate in a dog model the periventricular gray target, which is frequent...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Brown FD,Rachlin JR,Rubin JM,Fessler RG,Smith LJ,Schaible KL

更新日期：1984-08-01 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：:We constructed and discussed a mathematical model of intracranial saccular aneurysms based on the static mechanics of hollow vessels and were able to focus on three variables that are fundamental to the process of enlargement and rupture of these lesions. They are blood pressure (P), wall strength (sigma), and total w...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Canham PB,Ferguson GG

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with a planum sphenoidale meningioma mimicking a classic case of pituitary apoplexy is presented. A review of the apoplectiform onset of meningiomas is included. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Marano SR,Sonntag VK,Spetzler RF

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A newly designed cottonoid is fixed to the tip of the suction device by the negative pressure. It is especially useful during microsurgical procedures in areas crowded with neurovascular elements. The advantage of pressure-mounted cottonoids lies in the protection provided to the brain and neurovascular elements durin...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Arbit E

更新日期：1982-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) is a cyclic adenosine monophosphate-specific enzyme involved in various inflammatory diseases. We studied its role in and the effect of ibudilast, which predominantly blocks PDE-4, on rat cerebral aneurysms. METHODS:Cerebral aneurysms were induced at the anterior cerebral artery-o...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Yagi K,Tada Y,Kitazato KT,Tamura T,Satomi J,Nagahiro S

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lumbar spine degenerative pathologies are prevalent in the United States. The health benefit of spine surgery in the elderly has been questioned. OBJECTIVE:To compare effectiveness, morbidity, and quality of care associated with surgical management of degenerative lumbar spinal disorders in elderly vs nonel...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： McGirt MJ,Parker SL,Hilibrand A,Mummaneni P,Glassman SD,Devin CJ,Asher AL

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical and surgical graduate medical education has historically used a halstedian approach of "see one, do one, teach one." Increased public demand for safety, quality, and accountability in the setting of regulated resident work hours and limited resources is driving the development of innovative educational tools. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Singh H,Kalani M,Acosta-Torres S,El Ahmadieh TY,Loya J,Ganju A

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During a 34-month period, 12 cases of delayed traumatic intracerebral hematoma (DTICH) were diagnosed among 162 consecutive prospectively studied patients admitted to the Medical College of Virginia with severe closed head injuries. All patients were unresponsive to command and unable to utter formed words at the time...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Gudeman SK,Kishore PR,Miller JD,Girevendulis AK,Lipper MH,Becker DP

更新日期：1979-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An extremely rare case of a basioccipital meningocele causing obstruction of the upper airway in a neonate is described. A transoral approach was used to remove the meningocele and repair the dural fistula. Bilateral posterior lateral pharyngeal releasing incisions were made to allow mucosal and muscle coverage over t...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Azizkhan RG,Cuenca RE,Powers SK

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective analysis of cranioplasty, vertebral body replacement, and spinal fusion using tobramycin-impregnated methylmethacrylate in 65 patients is presented. Cranioplastic methacrylate (1 packet) was mixed with 1.2 g of powdered tobramycin and placed into the desired location. The polymer was irrigated with bacit...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Shapiro SA

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether the development of delayed ischemic deficits (DIDs) after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage can be predicted using transcranial Doppler ultrasonography and the transient hyperemic response test (THRT). METHODS:An increase in the middle cerebral artery peak flow velocity (FV) of more than 9...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Lam JM,Smielewski P,Czosnyka M,Pickard JD,Kirkpatrick PJ

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:Neurofibromas are benign neural sheath tumors arising from intraneural supporting cells. Such tumors are characteristic of neurofibromatosis Type I (von Recklinghausen disease) but also occur sporadically. Vascular involvement by neurofibromata is rare, but has been described in the past in the...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Châtillon CE,Guiot MC,Corriveau MM,Jacques L

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Even though robotic technology holds great potential for performing spinal surgery and advancing neurosurgical techniques, it is of utmost importance to establish its practicality and to demonstrate better clinical outcomes compared with traditional techniques, especially in the current cost-effective era. Several sys...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Roser F,Tatagiba M,Maier G

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report our experience in treatment of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) using a new liquid embolic agent, Onyx (Micro Therapeutics, Inc., Irvine, CA). METHODS:Between January 1998 and May 1999, 23 patients (8 men and 15 women) were treated. The patients' average age was 40 years, with seizure being the m...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Jahan R,Murayama Y,Gobin YP,Duckwiler GR,Vinters HV,Viñuela F

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Harvard Neurosurgical Service at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Children's Hospital Boston has a distinguished history, beginning in 1912 when Dr. Harvey Cushing became surgeon-in-chief at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital. After Cushing left in 1932, the Children's Hospital had a dominant role, with the creation ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Shillito J,Black PM

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00