Social media for dissemination and public engagement in neurosurgery-the example of Brainbook.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oculomotor cistern extension (OMCE) of pituitary adenoma through the oculomotor triangle may be one of the major characteristics of multi-lobulated adenoma. The OMCE may be hard to remove only through the endonasal approach. METHOD:We applied the simultaneous combined supra-infrasellar approach to remove pi...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Tosaka M,Shimizu T,Miyagishima T,Tanaka Y,Osawa T,Aihara M,Yamaguchi R,Yoshimoto Y

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During follow-up of 485 adult patients with mainly mild head injury 27% of the patients were unemployed after an observation period of 3-5 years (mean 4.0 years). The length of sick leave during the last 3 years was longer than for a control group. Reduced physical capacity and time of sick leave during the last 3 yea...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Edna TH,Cappelen J

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty (50) selected patients with arteriovenous malformation (AVM) with and without subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) were investigated, in respect of occurrence and course of the vasospasm. The diameters of the carotid siphon and its main branches were measured and plotted against the time elapsing between the haemorrha...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： von Holst H,Ericson K,Haberbeck-Modesto M,Steiner L

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Management of asymptomatic meningiomas represents a challenge due to the absence of a solid consensus on which is the best management strategy. There are various known factors predicting meningiomas growth risk. However, the Asian Intracranial Meningioma Scoring System (AIMSS) is the only described score to ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Brugada-Bellsolà F,Teixidor Rodríguez P,Rodríguez-Hernández A,Garcia-Armengol R,Tardáguila M,González-Crespo A,Domínguez CJ,Rimbau JM

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The growth of a small arteriovenous angioma over a period of almost 18 years in a 20 year old patient has been proved by arteriography. This case is added to 29 cases previously published in the literature. The authors do not readily accept the theory of autochthonous growth, but prefer secondary or "pseudo-growth". I...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Szepan B

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The necessity of red blood cell (RBC) transfusions in neurosurgical procedures is under debate. Although detailed recommendations exist for many other surgical disciplines, there are very limited data on the probability of transfusions during neurosurgical procedures. METHODS:Three-thousand and twenty-six c...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Linsler S,Ketter R,Eichler H,Schwerdtfeger K,Steudel WI,Oertel J

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Post-operative CSF leak is the major source of morbidity following endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery. The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with post-operative CSF leak in patients undergoing this surgery and facilitate the prospective identification of patients at higher risk of this...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Hannan CJ,Almhanedi H,Al-Mahfoudh R,Bhojak M,Looby S,Javadpour M

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Until recently, neurosurgeons eagerly removed cerebellar lesions without consideration of future cognitive impairment that might be caused by the resection. In children, transient cerebellar mutism after resection has lead to a diminished use of midline approaches and vermis transection, as well as reduced r...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： de Ribaupierre S,Ryser C,Villemure JG,Clarke S

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The rostral expanded endoscopic approach (EEA) to anterior cranial fossa (ACF) has several advantages over transcranial/craniofacial surgery, providing early access to the vascular supply of tumors and reducing morbidities of craniotomy especially that of brain retraction. This article presents endoscopic la...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Silveira-Bertazzo G,Manjila S,London NR Jr,Prevedello DM

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical treatment of giant clinoidal meningiomas remains a challenging task for neurosurgeons. Here, we present details of the surgical techniques for the dissection of encased perforators. METHODS:The dissection of encased perforators is summarized as follows: (1) split the tumor above the encased arterie...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Yoshimoto K,Nakamizo A,Sasaki T

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is primarily diagnosed by symptoms and patient history. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging can be helpful in visualizing the neurovascular compression of the trigeminal nerve in TN patients, but the current parameters used as diagnostic markers for TN are less than optimal. The aim of ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Ha SM,Kim SH,Yoo EH,Han IB,Shin DA,Cho KG,Chung SS,Park YS

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In an increasingly complex and competitive professional environment, improving methods to educate neurosurgical residents is key to ensure high-quality patient care. Electronic (e)Learning resources promise interactive knowledge acquisition. We set out to give a comprehensive overview on available eLearning ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Stienen MN,Schaller K,Cock H,Lisnic V,Regli L,Thomson S

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aims were to investigate the early effects of graded, closed, mild head injury on neurofilament protein (NF160) and microtubule-associated protein-2 (MAP2) and to examine the levels of lipid peroxidation and the impact of mexilitine, inhibitor of lipid peroxidation, pretreatment on tissue damage. MATERIA...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Caner H,Can A,Atalay B,Erdogan B,Albayrak AH,Kilinc K,Bavbek M,Altinors N

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate gross and microscopic anatomical features of the vestibulocochlear nerve or eighth cranial nerve (CNVIII) from fresh cadavers, especially the nerve's central myelin portion (CMP) and transitional zone (TZ), and to consider any pathological implications. METHODS:Six fres...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Guclu B,Sindou M,Meyronet D,Streichenberger N,Simon E,Mertens P

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple technique of stereotactic craniotomy and intraoperative lesion localisation that uses the Brown-Robert-Wells (BRW) stereotactic frame is presented. The method optimises craniotomy placement and facilitates localisation of small intracerebral lesions. Using the system, 16 patients have had resection of intracr...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Sabin HI,Whittle IR

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Out of 502 patients with surgically treated drug-resistant chronic epilepsy (tumour cases excluded) in 12 (2%) a clear occipital focus was found. The pattern of seizures was in most cases nonspecific and polymorphic. EEG examination and neuroradiological findings led to proper localization of the epileptogenic focus. ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Bidziński J,Bacia T,Ruzikowski E

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Establishment of a reliable and rapid diagnosis is of paramount importance in spinal tuberculosis. The available gadgetry of investigations, such as AFB smear, culture of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and Uniplex PCR, suffers from a lack of adequate sensitivity and/or a lack of rapidity. Therefore, many times ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Sharma K,Meena RK,Aggarwal A,Chhabra R

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A medullary cone metastasis from an adenocarcinoma of esophagus, and a solitary lumbar spinal nerve root metastasis from a breast carcinoma, gave rise to two cases of cauda equina syndrome. Muscle strength in the lower limbs improved postoperatively, while the disturbances of bladder, bowel, and pelvic floor function ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Mosdal C,Bang F

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early diagnosis of thoracic disc herniations has become more common with the advent of spinal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This early diagnosis combined with choosing the optimal surgical approach, to ensure adequate decompression without excessive cord and root manipulation, will achieve the optimum results. It ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： el-Kalliny M,Tew JM Jr,van Loveren H,Dunsker S

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A surgical carbon dioxide laser unit (laser) has been used since 1977 in twenty-five cases of various brain tumours, including ten meningiomas (four sphenoid ridge, two parasagittal, two falx, one olfactory, one posterior fossa), eleven gliomas (seven glioblastoma, four astrocytoma), two metastatic brain tumours, one ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Hara M,Takeuchi K,Okada J,Takizawa T,Matsumoto M

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Malignant gliomas are highly infiltrative tumours with a fatal prognosis. F18-fluoroethyl-tyrosine (FET)-positron emission tomography (PET) often reveals a broader extension of these tumours compared with contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Complete resection of the contrast-enhancing lesion is ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Stockhammer F,Misch M,Horn P,Koch A,Fonyuy N,Plotkin M

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Being motor nerves neurinomas originating from ocular nerves are very rare, unless associated with neurofibromatosis. Authors describe two cases of oculomotor nerve i.e. third nerve, Schwann cell tumours. One of them presented as a cavernous sinus mass in a middle aged lady while the other was a middle aged man with a...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kachhara R,Nair S,Radhakrishnan VV

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To introduce reliable and minimally invasive virtual surgical planning for superficial temporal artery to middle cerebral artery (STA-MCA) bypass surgery using three-dimensional (3-D) rotational reconstruction digital subtraction angiography (DSA). METHODS:Twenty-eight consecutive patients (11 women and 17 m...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Nakagawa I,Kurokawa S,Tanisaka M,Kimura R,Nakase H

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The case is described of a 52 year old patient admitted for acauda equina compression syndrome (flaccid paraplegia of the lower limbs, bilateral lumbar and sciatic pains, urinary incontinence) of rapid onset and due to narrowing of the lumbar canal from tabetic arthropathy. These vertebral manifestations occur in a lo...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Cantore GP,Gambacorta D

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We used an assembly of electrodes C3 and C4-Cz in order to activate the motor cortical area of the corticobulbar tract to elucidate the motor-evoked potential of the contralateral mentalis muscle. METHOD:We compared this setup to that of an assembly with electrodes C5 or C6-Cz using a train of electrical pul...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Verst SM,Chung TM,Sucena AC,Maldaun MV,Aguiar PH

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microsurgical circumferential stripping of intracerebral metastases is often insufficient in achieving local tumor control. Supramarginal resection may improve local tumor control. METHODS:A retrospective analysis was performed for patients who underwent supramarginal resection of a cerebral metastasis by a...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kamp MA,Rapp M,Slotty PJ,Turowski B,Sadat H,Smuga M,Dibué-Adjei M,Steiger HJ,Szelényi A,Sabel M

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ventro-lateral thalamus is the stereotactic target of choice for severe intention tremor. Nevertheless, the optimal target area has remained controversial, and targeting of the subthalamic area has been suggested to be superior. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Eleven patients with disabling intention tremor of dif...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Hamel W,Herzog J,Kopper F,Pinsker M,Weinert D,Müller D,Krack P,Deuschl G,Mehdorn HM

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Large multicenter studies have recently provided long-term results substantiating the superiority of surgical as compared to conservative treatment for symptomatic and asymptomatic extracranial internal carotid stenoses of more than 70%. These results led to an increase in the frequency of thrombo-endarteriectomies. H...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Stendel R,Hupp T,al Hassan AA,Brock M

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The goal of this study was to investigate the chemokines CCL2, CXCL8, CXCL9 and CXCL10 as markers of the inflammatory responses in chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH). METHODS:Samples of peripheral venous blood and CSDH fluid (obtained during surgery) in 76 adult patients were prospectively analyzed. Chemokine ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Stanisic M,Lyngstadaas SP,Pripp AH,Aasen AO,Lindegaard KF,Ivanovic J,Ilstad E,Konglund A,Sandell T,Ellingsen O,Saehle T

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effectiveness of pallidal deep brain stimulation (GPi DBS) for cervical dystonia has been extensively described, but controversies exist about which prognostic factor is clinically useful. We previously reported that classification of tonic- or phasic-type cervical dystonia is useful for predicting clini...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Huh R,Chung M

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00