Range of voluntary neck motility predicts outcome of pallidal DBS for cervical dystonia.

abstract：:We investigated the characteristic features of intramedullary spinal cord tumour associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1). We have experienced 44 cases of pathologically confirmed intramedullary spinal cord tumour. Diagnosis of NF-1 was done according to the criteria set by the National Institute of Health Cons...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Yagi T,Ohata K,Haque M,Hakuba A

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We analyze a series of 44 medulloblastomas in patients aged 20 and older, listed in the Connecticut Tumor Registry. Average age was 34.1 years. Incidence was 0.058 per 100,000 per year. Headache and ataxia were the most frequent presenting complaints. Findings at diagnosis most often were papilloedema, cranial nerve p...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Farwell JR,Flannery JT

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The paper presents clinical evaluation of the polypropylene-polyester knit used as a cranioplasty material. MATERIAL:Between year 1980 and 2002 275 cranioplastic procedures using the polypropylene-polyester plates Codubix were carried out in the Department of Neurosurgery of the Medical University of Łódź. ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Andrzejak S,Fortuniak J,Wróbel-Wiśniewska G,Zawirski M

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Niravoline is a selective kappa-opioid receptor agonist. Its effect on tumour-origin brain oedema was investigated in a brain tumour model created by implantation of C6 glioma cells into the brain of Wistar rats. Five weeks after the tumour cell implantation, niravoline was administered i.v. at 1 mg/kg, a total of fou...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Takahashi H,Hamada H,Teramoto A

更新日期：1999-01-01 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

authors： Ma L,Liu WK,Wang K,Shrestha B,Zhang YK

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From a clinical standpoint recovery of spinal nerve roots is less likely than that of peripheral nerves, despite their identical structures. This may be due to several factors including the length of gap to be bridged, changes in the proximal stump or neuroma, and chromatolysis. In this paper we discuss the roles of s...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Sanjuanbenito L,Esteban A,González-Martinez E

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This experimental study presents the ultrastructure of regenerating sciatic nerve of the rabbit, after transection and immediate end to end anastomosis, using perineural fascicular nerve autograft, in a sterile environment. Twenty-four hours, 1, 2, and 6 weeks after the anastomosis, the treated sciatic nerves were exp...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Achparaki-Alvanou A,Manthos A,Kontopoulos V,Kerameos-Foroglou C,Foroglou G

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe two cases of clinical and radiographic vasospasm after transsphenoidal resection of a craniopharyngioma. We review the literature on the association of vasospasm and craniopharyngioma and examine management options. Given the lack of evidence for the optimal management of these patients, treatment in conco...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Nash R,Elwell V,Brew S,Powell M,Grieve JP

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cerebral cavernous malformations (CCM) are known to be highly epileptogenic lesions. A number of studies on CCM surgery deal with CCM-associated seizures and/or epilepsy. In order to counsel patients with CCM-associated epilepsy, clear results from such studies would be highly useful. This study reviews the ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： von der Brelie C,Schramm J

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a technique used worldwide to treat several types of chronic neuropathic pain refractory to any conservative treatment. The aim of this data collection is to enforce evidence of SCS effectiveness on neuropathic chronic pain reported in the literature and to speculate on the u...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Colombo EV,Mandelli C,Mortini P,Messina G,De Marco N,Donati R,Irace C,Landi A,Lavano A,Mearini M,Podetta S,Servello D,Zekaj E,Valtulina C,Dones I

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intraoperative functional mapping with direct electrical stimulation during awake surgery for patients with diffuse low-grade glioma has been used in recent years to optimize the balance between surgical resection and quality of life following surgery. Mapping of executive functions is particularly challengi...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Erez Y,Assem M,Coelho P,Romero-Garcia R,Owen M,McDonald A,Woodberry E,Morris RC,Price SJ,Suckling J,Duncan J,Hart MG,Santarius T

更新日期：2020-11-22 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：:To clarify the value of clinical long-term follow-up with radiological examination, ranging from 12 to 63 months (average: 35 months), 18 consecutive patients suffering from spontaneous carotid cavernous fistula (CCF), were studied prospectively. Five aged patients without aggressive symptoms were treated conservative...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kurata A,Miyasaka Y,Kunii M,Nagai S,Ohmomo T,Morishima H,Fujii K,Kan S

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The brain-type isoenzyme of creatine kinase was determined in serum (S) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in 37 patients with severe head injury, and a correlation was made with the Glasgow coma score and Glasgow outcome score. All patients with normal S-CKBB and CSF-CKBB activities had a coma score of 15, i.e., no neurol...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Rabow L,Hedman G

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The endoscopic transorbital approach has been recently proposed for the surgical management of spheno-orbital lesions as an alternative to craniotomy surgeries. METHOD:We analyze the technical nuances and what we have changed as our experience increased after the first operations performed for 12 different ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Zoia C,Bongetta D,Gaetani P

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The usefulness of microrecording guidance to adequately place pallidotomy lesions is not thoroughly accepted. We have analysed in 23 consecutive Parkinsonian patients the deviation of the first recording track (FRT), which was directed to the theoretical stereotactic target, from the sensorimotor area of the internal ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Molinuevo JL,Valldeoriola F,Rumià J,Nobbe FA,Martínez R,Ferrer E,Tolosa E

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of a 17-year-old female who presented with a CNS primitive neuroectodermal tumour 12 years after cranial radiotherapy for relapsed childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. In this article, we discuss the association of these rare tumours with previous craniospinal irradiation and review the pertinent ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Sobowale OA,McCabe M,Pal P,Soh C,Karabatsou K

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cranial nerves (CNs) crossing between the brainstem and skull base at the level of the tentorial hiatus may be at risk in temporomesial surgery involving subpial dissection and/or tumorous growth leading to distorted anatomy. We aimed to identify the surgical steps most likely to result in CN damage in this t...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Ortler M,Fiegele T,Walser G,Trinka E,Eisner W

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As there are many collateral pathways between venous systems, intraoperative venous injury rarely induces venous infarction. In some patients, however, venous injury during microsurgical manipulation may cause acute and/or delayed serious complications. Although intraoperative evaluation using indocyanine gr...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Hardian RF,Hanaoka Y,Funato K,Agata M,Ito K,Horiuchi T

更新日期：2020-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In order to determine the reliability of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis and staging of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), the most common entrapment neuropathy, the following prospective study has been performed. METHODS:We compared clinical and electrophysiological studies in 58 cases of CTS wit...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kleindienst A,Hamm B,Hildebrandt G,Klug N

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Compressive optic neuropathy (CON) with visual loss is, apart from corneal exposure and disfigurating proptosis, the most serious clinical sign encountered in Graves' ophthalmopathy. However, numerous different approaches and operative techniques have been proposed for orbital decompression, with varying res...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Korinth MC,Ince A,Banghard W,Gilsbach JM

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Complete yet safe resection close to motor areas in medically intractable epilepsy requires functional information. New deficit may occur despite preservation of motor cortex, e.g., through vascular compromise. Here, we explore for the first time the feasibility, safety, and the clinical value of continuous mot...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Neuloh G,Bien CG,Clusmann H,von Lehe M,Schramm J

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The relationship of pain relief from a recently presented CT-guided indirect cervical nerve root injection with local anesthetics and steroids to surgical decompression as a treatment for single-level cervical radiculopathy is not clear. This retrospective study aimed to compare the immediate and 6-week post...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Antoniadis A,Dietrich TJ,Farshad M

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment of complex intracranial aneurysms requires strategic pre-interventional or preoperative planning. In addition to modern three-dimensional (3D) rotational angiography, computed tomography angiography (CTA) or magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA), a solid, tangible 3D model may improve anatomical compr...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Andereggen L,Gralla J,Andres RH,Weber S,Schroth G,Beck J,Widmer HR,Reinert M,Raabe A,Peterhans M

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevention of cerebral vasospasm with OKY-046, an imidazole derivative and a thromboxane synthetase inhibitor, was studied co-operatively at ten neurosurgical services. Intravenous administrations of 2, 5 or 10 mu/kg/minute of OKY-046 were given continuously from the earliest possible day to the 14th SAH-day to 82...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Suzuki S,Iwabuchi T,Tanaka T,Kanayama S,Ottomo M,Hatanaka M,Aihara H

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:4 patients with aneurysms of different size and location were examined by cerebral angiography, computed tomography, angio-computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and angiography, in order to demonstrate haemodynamic and morphological aspects of cerebral aneurysms. Turbulent flow within aneurysms could be show...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Nüssel F,Wegmüller H,Huber P

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Orthostatic headache (OH) is a potential complication of lumbar drainage (LD) usage. The incidence and risk factors for OH with the use of lumbar drainage during endoscopic endonasal procedures have not been documented. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the incidence of post-procedure OHs associated with placement o...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Liang B,Shetty SR,Omay SB,Almeida JP,Ni S,Chen YN,Ruiz-Treviño AS,Anand VK,Schwartz TH

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lumbar microendoscopic discectomy (MED) is a minimally invasive transmuscular approach that combines standard lumbar microsurgical techniques with endoscopy. MED advantages include reduced tissue trauma, direct visualization of the nerve root and disc disease, and allowing bony decompression in cases with sp...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Azab WA,Nasim K,Najibullah M

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cavernous malformations (CMs) of the midbrain and thalamus are relatively rare and particularly difficult to be resected given their location in eloquent tissues. Here, we report a case of a 14-year-old boy who experienced repeated and progressive right hemiparesis. Image examinations showed a gradually enlarged CM or...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Duan H,Hara Y,Goto T,Chiba A,Hongo K

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular endothelium synthesizes mediators which either cause vasorelaxation or vasoconstriction. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of these mediators in the pathogenesis of cerebral vasospasm. An inhibitor of endothelium-derived relaxing factor is haemoglobin; endothelium removal by triton X-100 an...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Baykaner MK

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00