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INTRODUCTION:Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is increasingly used as a minimally invasive alternative in many neurosurgical conditions, including benign and malignant tumors, vascular malformations, and functional procedures. As for any surgical procedure, strict safety guidelines and checklists are necessary to avoid errors and the inherent unnecessary complications. With regard to the former, other groups have already reported human and/or technical errors. We describe our safety checklist for Gamma Knife radiosurgical procedures. METHODS:We describe our checklist protocol after an experience gained over 1500 radiosurgical procedures, using Gamma Knife radiosurgery, performed over a period of 8 years, while employing the same list of items. Minor implementation has been performed over time to address some safety issues that could be improved. RESULTS:Two types of checklist are displayed. One is related to the indications when a specific tissue volume is irradiated, including tumors or vascular disorders. The second corresponds to functional disorders, such as when the dose is prescribed to one specific point. Using these checklists, no human error had been reported during the past 8 years of practice in our institution. CONCLUSION:The use of a safety checklist for SRS procedures promotes a zero-tolerance attitude for errors. This can lower the complications and is of major help in promoting multidisciplinary cooperation. We highly recommend the use of such tool, especially in the context of the increased use of SRS in the neurosurgical field.
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Acta Neurochir (Wien)journal_title
Acta neurochirurgicaauthors
Tuleasca C,Zeverino M,Patin D,Marguet M,Lopes NR,Vallet V,Moeckli R,Levivier Mdoi
10.1007/s00701-019-03843-2subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2019-04-01 00:00:00pages
721-727issue
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0001-6268issn
0942-0940pii
10.1007/s00701-019-03843-2journal_volume
161pub_type
杂志文章abstract:BACKGROUND:Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is one of the most common neurosurgical conditions. Patients diagnosed with CSDH's are often planned for subacute surgery. This means that time from diagnostic CT scan until actual surgery might often be prolonged. There are no previous studies that highlight the effect of de...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-018-3620-y
更新日期:2018-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To establish the risk of recurrence in patients with chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) on antithrombotic treatment (AT, i.e., antiplatelets and anticoagulants). Secondary end points were perioperative morbidity and mortality between groups (AT vs. no-AT group) and exploration if timing of resumption of AT trea...
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pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-017-3330-x
更新日期:2017-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECT:Although functional mapping facilitates the planning of surgery in and around eloquent areas, the resection of tumors adjacent to language areas remains challenging. In this report, we took notice that the language areas (Broca's and Wernicke's) present at the perisylvian fissure. We posit that if there is non-e...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-006-0857-7
更新日期:2007-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Trauma to the craniocervical junction (CCJ) encompasses a wide and complex spectrum of injury with an even broader range of clinical presentation, and since trauma to this area borderlines neurosurgical main areas of interest, these relatively rare injuries can be overlooked. In fact, there has been an abund...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
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doi:10.1007/s007010200078
更新日期:2002-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Immunohistochemical staining for proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and BrdU using anti-PCNA and anti-BrdU monoclonal antibodies, respectively, was performed in 16 human brain tumours, including 3 glioblastomas multiforme, 2 anaplastic astrocytomas, 1 cerebellar astrocytoma, 2 recurrent meningiomas, 4 non-recur...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/BF01400617
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abstract::We describe an exceptional case of a frontal convexity chondroma arising at the site of a compound depressed skull fracture operated on 12 years earlier. We conclude that intracranial chondroma should be included in the differential diagnosis of a calcified mass for the patients who had had a compound, depressed skull...
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doi:10.1007/s00701-004-0430-1
更新日期:2005-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::The operative technique of limited approaches to extramedullary spinal tumours is described. The results after unilateral approaches are as satisfying as after standard laminectomies. The rationale of attempting an unilateral approach is to avoid damage to the dorsal static structures of the vertebral column. Access g...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
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doi:10.1007/BF01401426
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journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s007010170102
更新日期:2001-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The indications and results of transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenomas are analysed. The advantages and disadvantages of Bromocriptine and radiotherapy are considered. Transsphenoidal surgery does not damage pre-existing pituitary function. It produces excellent results in micro and mesoadenomas, curing about 7...
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pub_type: 传,历史文章,杂志文章
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doi:10.1007/s00701-012-1381-6
更新日期:2012-08-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-011-1122-2
更新日期:2011-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::The various hypotheses regarding the pathophysiologies of trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm are reviewed, and the results of recent physiological studies on the pathogenesis of hemifacial spasm are discussed. Evidence is presented that strongly supports the hypothesis that the symptoms and signs of hemifacial ...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/BF01402110
更新日期:1991-01-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-020-04257-1
更新日期:2020-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::In a period of 13 years 978 cases of severe head injuries were operated on in our clinic. An analysis of the medical reports includes injuries of the superficial dural sinus (39 cases = 4%): among these injuries of the anterior and central part of the superior sagittal sinus (66 per cent), injuries of the transverse s...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/BF01541788
更新日期:1992-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The role of superficial temporal artery--middle cerebral artery (STA-MCA) anastomosis was investigated with an ultrasonic Doppler flowmeter in 3 patients with sphenoid ridge meningiomas and one with a parasellar malignant teratoma, all of which involved the intracranial internal carotid artery. The intraoperative Dopp...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/BF01406817
更新日期:1984-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Intracranial clear-cell meningioma (CCM) is rarely reported in the literature since it has to be distinguished from other subtypes of meningioma. Most of the CCMs are intraspinal, according to the related literature. We report a case of occipital parietal CCM in a 6-year-old child, review all the 35 intracranial CCMs ...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s00701-009-0236-2
更新日期:2009-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:In dealing with cases of oedematous brain, relaxation during the transsylvian approach to supratentorial aneurysms has been accomplished by ventricular drainage by using the anatomic point defined by Dr. Paine. However, we have experienced patient complications when using this point. We propose a novel anatom...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-007-1281-3
更新日期:2007-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::The occurrence of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) and intracranial aneurysms (IAs) in the same patient and in the same family was studied among 89 patients with AAAs and 485 patients with IAs. Among the AAA-patients two had IAs themselves and five had IAs in the family, whereas three IA-patients had AAAs themselves ...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/BF02076012
更新日期:1987-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::In Europe only few neurosurgeons are trained in both open surgical clipping as well as in endovascular techniques for treatment of intracranial aneurysms. To investigate the safety and efficacy of performing both techniques we, two dual trained neurosurgeons, analyzed our results in repairing ruptured intracranial ane...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-014-2101-1
更新日期:2014-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The endoscopic endonasal approach for optic nerve decompression is suited for the management of non-traumatic optic neuropathy but remains underreported, presumably due to transcranial approaches still being favoured at individual centres. METHOD:The optic canal is approached endoscopically and transsphenoi...
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pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-020-04476-6
更新日期:2020-09-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/BF01407776
更新日期:1989-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Infratentorial supracerebellar approach via microscope still has some limitations in resection of pineal region tumors. METHODS:The authors describe a purely endoscopic infratentorial supracerebellar approach for resection of pineal region tumors with matched air-driven arm and navigation. The lateral obliq...
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pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-016-2895-0
更新日期:2016-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::In the present study the variation of the localisation and the course of the coronal suture (CS) was examined on the lateral skull X-ray. The study shows a variation of the localisation and course of the CS from the average position within +/- 4 mm in 65-77% and extreme differences between minimum and maximum values b...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/BF01560378
更新日期:1987-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::A case with an ill-defined arteriovenous malformation in the parieto-occipital region is presented. Open surgery was unsuccessful in removing the AVM totally, and treatment with gamma knife radiosurgery was then attempted. At 14 months after this treatment the AVM was believed to be obliterated. The patient had a new ...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/BF01809278
更新日期:1993-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:STUDY DESIGN:This report characterises a 25 year old male patient with a complete burst fracture of the fifth lumbar vertebra with dislocation. He was treated by posterior surgery with transpedicular instrumentation and an expandable cage from the posterior approach. OBJECTIVES:Burst fractures of the fifth lumbar vert...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-008-0149-5
更新日期:2008-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the interest of systematic post-operative CT scan after unilateral chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) evacuation. To achieve this goal, we chose to evaluate the ability of post-operative CT scan to predict the most frequent complication of CSDH: hematoma re...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-016-2820-6
更新日期:2016-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Complications of and insertion depth of the Codman MicroSensor ICP monitoring device (CMS) is not well studied. OBJECTIVE:To study complications and the insertion depth of the CMS in a clinical setting. METHODS:We identified all patients who had their intracranial pressure (ICP) monitored using a CMS devic...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-013-1856-0
更新日期:2013-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::A method is described for monitoring the relationship between CSF pulse pressure and ICP in clinical patients. Highly significant linear relationships were found during 65 continuous ICP recordings in 58 patients. The slope value of this relationship showed a positive correlation with the elastance coefficient, a volu...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/BF01403461
更新日期:1986-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::27 cases of cranioplasty with autogenous bone grafts stored in a deep-freezer and autoclaved before use are reported. The results of follow-up for an average period of one year were satisfactory from the standpoint of brain protection and cosmetic reconstruction. A small area of absorption of grafted bone was observed...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/BF01402184
更新日期:1990-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Most surgical teams currently consider that endoscopy has become the "gold standard" technique for the transsphenoidal approach to pituitary surgery. Pituitary adenomas are commonly benign tumours and should benefit from the least invasive approach. METHOD:In Foch Hospital, from 2006 to 2020, 2835 patients ...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-020-04542-z
更新日期:2020-08-29 00:00:00