Keep the brain cool--endovascular cooling in patients with severe traumatic brain injury: a case series study.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We describe a case of sickle cell anemia and multiple intracranial aneurysms and review the English-language-reported cases of sickle cell disease associated with intracranial aneurysms proven angiographically or by autopsy, to assess whether there are associations with aneurysm multiplicity and sites of aneu...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Preul MC,Cendes F,Just N,Mohr G

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The benefits of intravenous thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke are still limited. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of double-lumen balloon catheter-based reperfusion therapy with or without intra-arterial thrombolysis for acute occlusion of intracranial arteries. METHODS:Fifty-nine patient...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Tokunaga K,Sugiu K,Yoshino K,Terai Y,Imaoka T,Handa A,Hirotsune N,Kusaka N,Date I

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the CCM3 gene in a population of 61 families with a positive family history of cerebral cavernous malformations (CCM), 8 of which had suggestive linkage to the CCM3 locus. METHODS:We searched for mutations within the CCM3 interval using a high-throughput screening technique, temperature-gradient ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Guclu B,Ozturk AK,Pricola KL,Bilguvar K,Shin D,O'Roak BJ,Gunel M

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of very small trigeminal neurinomas arising proximal to Meckel's cave are presented. We believe that the overlap of the symptoms and signs of these tumors with those of atypical trigeminal neuralgia strengthens the concept of the latter entity also being due to compression of the trigeminal nerve solely with...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Yonas H,Jannetta PJ

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Magnetic resonance with diffusion tensor image (DTI) may be able to estimate trajectories compatible with subcortical tracts close to brain lesions. A limit of DTI is brain shifting (movement of the brain after dural opening and tumor resection). OBJECTIVE:To calculate the brain shift of trajectories compat...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Romano A,D'Andrea G,Calabria LF,Coppola V,Espagnet CR,Pierallini A,Ferrante L,Fantozzi L,Bozzao A

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage, delayed neurological deficits, often followed by infarction, are believed to result from ischemia caused by vasospasm. Cerebral blood flow (CBF) data have been useful in predicting the risk of vasospasm in these patients and in distinguishing those deficits caused by vasospasm...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Yonas H,Sekhar L,Johnson DW,Gur D

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighty-six patients with head injuries with an admission Glasgow Coma Scale score between 3 and 12 were studied sequentially by transcranial and cervical Doppler sonography. On a subset of 26 patients, sequential autoregulation and CO2 reactivity testing was also performed. Patient characteristics and hemodynamic data...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Steiger HJ,Aaslid R,Stooss R,Seiler RW

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The increasing number of neurosurgical procedures for elderly patients and the development of skull base neurosurgery have increased interest in cerebral venous injury that might occur in a neurosurgical setting. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) may have neuroprotective effects against cerebral venou...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Takeshima Y,Nakamura M,Miyake H,Tamaki R,Inui T,Horiuchi K,Wajima D,Nakase H

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Microvascular decompression (MVD) is associated with low mortality and morbidity rates at specialized centers, but many MVD procedures are performed outside such centers. We studied short-term end points after MVD in a national hospital discharge database sample. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study was perf...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kalkanis SN,Eskandar EN,Carter BS,Barker FG 2nd

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the clinical presentation and morbidity of the surgical management of peripheral nerve sheath tumors (PNSTs). METHODS:We performed a retrospective chart review of surgically treated PNSTs at the University of Miami between 1991 and 2008. RESULTS:There were a total of 140 cases, including 87 sch...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Levi AD,Ross AL,Cuartas E,Qadir R,Temple HT

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We evaluated somatosensory and motor interhemispheric integration in four patients who underwent transection of different portions of the anterior corpus callosum (CC) for removal of an intraventricular cyst. The study goal was to relate their performances to the topographical organization of the CC. METHODS...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Caillé S,Sauerwein HC,Schiavetto A,Villemure JG,Lassonde M

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is commonly used in the treatment of movement disorders such as Parkinson disease (PD), dystonia, and other tremors. OBJECTIVE:To examine systematic errors in image-guided DBS electrode placement and to explore a calibration strategy for stereotactic targeting. METHODS:Pre- and...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Holl EM,Petersen EA,Foltynie T,Martinez-Torres I,Limousin P,Hariz MI,Zrinzo L

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:It is still debated to what extent intraoperative electrophysiological techniques contribute to the outcome of subthalamic nucleus (STN) deep brain stimulation (DBS). Intraoperative electrophysiological recordings for identification of the STN can be made with one electrode or with multiple, simultaneously im...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Temel Y,Wilbrink P,Duits A,Boon P,Tromp S,Ackermans L,van Kranen-Mastenbroek V,Weber W,Visser-Vandewalle V

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment of giant cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) remains a challenge. OBJECTIVE:To propose hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (HSRT) as a part of staged treatment, and evaluate its effect by analyzing AVM volume changes. METHODS:From 2001 to 2007, 20 AVMs larger than 5 cm were treated...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Xiao F,Gorgulho AA,Lin CS,Chen CH,Agazaryan N,Viñuela F,Selch MT,De Salles AA

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Minimal clinically important difference (MCID) is determined when a patient or physician defines the minimal change that outweighs the costs and untoward effects of a treatment. These measurements are "anchored" to validated quality-of-life instruments or physician-rated, disease-activity indices. To capture...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Zervos TM,Asmaro K,Air EL

更新日期：2020-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although endovascular technique and related devices continue to improve, recanalization of embolized aneurysm remains a pitfall of this approach. The problem of how to treat the recanalized aneurysm needs to be addressed. OBJECTIVE:To determine the outcomes of patients undergoing repeat embolization for rec...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Cho YD,Lee JY,Seo JH,Lee SJ,Kang HS,Kim JE,Son YJ,Jung KH,Kwon OK,Han MH

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-three of 538 patients undergoing elective craniotomy had a seizure within 24 hours after operation. The lesion had been located extra-axially in 15 patients and intra-axially in 8 patients. Except for 1 patient who had a parietal craniotomy for an arteriovenous malformation, all patients had a frontal or tempor...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kvam DA,Loftus CM,Copeland B,Quest DO

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In this study, the incidence, etiologies, and management with respect to clinical outcome of patients with iatrogenic aneurysmal rupture during attempted coil embolization of intracranial aneurysms are reviewed. METHODS:A retrospective analysis was conducted of 274 patients with intracranial aneurysms treate...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Levy E,Koebbe CJ,Horowitz MB,Jungreis CA,Pride GL,Dutton K,Kassam A,Purdy PD

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:Despite development of computer-assisted neurosurgical navigation, learning by dissecting anatomic specimens is still important. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:We describe the processes from preparation of specimens for cranial dissection to documentation of three-dimensional (3-D) stereoscopic picture...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Shimizu S,Tanaka R,Rhoton AL Jr,Fukushima Y,Osawa S,Kawashima M,Oka H,Fujii K

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cerebral vasospasm is an independent predictor of poor outcome after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). The nitric oxide-cyclic guanosine monophosphate (NO-cGMP) vasodilatory pathway is strongly implicated in its pathophysiology. Preliminary studies suggest that phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5), an enzyme that degrade...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Han BH,Vellimana AK,Zhou ML,Milner E,Zipfel GJ

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the overall treatment efficacy (tumor control, facial nerve function, complications) and quality of life for patients treated primarily for unilateral vestibular schwannomas of 30 mm or less, either by microsurgery or by gamma knife (GK) radiosurgery. The results f...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Myrseth E,Møller P,Pedersen PH,Vassbotn FS,Wentzel-Larsen T,Lund-Johansen M

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF)-or MI-TLIF-has been increasing in prevalence compared with open TLIF (O-TLIF) procedures. The use of MI-TLIF is an evolving technique with conflicting reports in the literature about outcomes. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the impact of MI-TLIF in ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Khan NR,Clark AJ,Lee SL,Venable GT,Rossi NB,Foley KT

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The placement of the atrial portion of a ventriculoatrial shunt is occasionally rendered difficult by a tendency of the shunt catheter to pass into the contralateral jugular vein or into a subclavian vein instead of into the atrium. We report a simple flow-directed technique that may resolve this problem. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Barker FG 2nd,Tatter SB

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgery is an important therapeutic option in patients with medically refractory epilepsy. The combination of an extratemporal epileptic focus and nonlesional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was often believed to portend a poor outcome. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the outcome and analyze potential prognostic ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： See SJ,Jehi LE,Vadera S,Bulacio J,Najm I,Bingaman W

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oligodendrogliomas occur primarily in the cerebral hemispheres of adults. A rare case of an oligodendroglioma in the cerebellum of a child is presented. The tendency for oligodendroglioma to metastasize through the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is reviewed and emphasized. A recommendation for CSF cytology and possible spi...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Holladay FP,Fruin AH

更新日期：1980-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The surgical strategies and outcomes for 70 patients operated on for tuberculum sellae meningioma were analyzed retrospectively. The analysis was based on factors that probably determined the difficulties encountered during surgery, assisted in predicting the extent of resectability, and helped in predicting ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Goel A,Muzumdar D,Desai KI

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To audit the reliability of the Camino intracranial pressure (ICP) sensor (Camino Laboratories, San Diego, CA) in our clinical practice as part of a continuing quality assurance program, and to assess its relative usefulness as compared with currently available ICP monitoring technologies that we reviewed. D...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Piper I,Barnes A,Smith D,Dunn L

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:Liponeurocytomas are rare cerebellar neoplasms in adults, with benign histological features and a favorable clinical prognosis. Current clinical opinion is based on a total of less than 20 published cases and suggests that gross total resection and long-term follow-up monitoring, with possible ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Jenkinson MD,Bosma JJ,Du Plessis D,Ohgaki H,Kleihues P,Warnke P,Rainov NG

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Hyperbaric oxygenation is a rarely used method of treatment for steroid-refractory radiation-induced edema after stereotactic radiosurgery. We present its successful implementation for a radiosurgical complication after the treatment of a deep, large arteriovenous malformation. We also review the literature o...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Lynn M,Friedman WA

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Tumor neogenesis is an uncommon but known consequence after therapeutic irradiation of the central nervous system. Causative agents for glioma induction remain unknown, but laboratory and clinical data suggest a possible role for radiation as a promotor. In the treatment of both pituitary adenomas and craniop...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Simmons NE,Laws ER Jr

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00