Outpatient surgery for prolapsed lumbar disc.

abstract：:Chordoid glioma, a rare tumour of the third ventricle, has distinctive histological appearances. Fewer than 20 cases have been reported in the literature, all but three in females. This paper describes a 54-year-old man with a chordoid glioma and reviews the clinicopathological features of this lesion. ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Galloway M,Afshar F,Geddes JF

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present our experience with suprabow minicraniotomy in the excision of 18 suprasellar tumours between May 2001 and September 2003. There were 14 females and four males with ages ranging from 7 to 59 years. The tumours included one epidermoid cyst, 10 meningiomas, five craniopharyngiomas and two optico-chiasmatico-h...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Joseph V,Chacko AG

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a two-centre study, intrasellar pituitary tissue pressure was measured at transsphenoidal surgery in 107 patients with pituitary adenomas or intrasellar cysts. 'Normal' ISP in patients under anaesthesia with small microadenomas (< 5 mm diameter) or a partial empty sella was 12 +/- 3 mmHg. Raised ISP (> 15 mmHg) was...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Lees PD,Fahlbusch R,Zrinzo A,Pickard JD

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Bow hunter's syndrome (BHS), also known as rotational vertebral artery occlusion syndrome, is rare. Occasionally, it combines with dissection/pseudoaneurysm of the ipsilateral VA.Methods: We report a case of BHS combined with ipsilateral VA dissection/pseudoaneurysm and review eight similar cases reported ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Xue S,Shi H,Du X,Ma X

更新日期：2020-02-03 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the case of a 29-year-old farmer who developed upper limb radiculopathy followed by myelopathy in his lower limbs. MRI findings suggested cervical disc prolapse with cord changes. Despite a successful anterior cervical decompression and fusion his symptoms rapidly returned. Further investigations ultimatel...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Tipper GA,Fareedi S,Harrison K,Tamam A

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In vestibular schwannomas (VS), the tumour size, as well as the size of the cystic component, have a considerable bearing on the outcome. This study addresses the differences between the cystic and solid variants of giant vestibular schwannomas. The study included 62 patients with giant VSs, of which 40 were solid and...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Mehrotra N,Behari S,Pal L,Banerji D,Sahu RN,Jain VK

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Few data are available on the risk factors involved in nosocomial meningitis from multi-drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria (MDR-GNB). Our aim was to identify the risk factors of prognosis for MDR-GNB nosocomial meningitis.Methods: Retrospective study of patients undergoing neurosurgery and with positive...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Chen Y,Li F,Zhu M,Liu L,Luo Y

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this investigation was to determine the prognostic value of coagulation abnormalities in a defined subset of patients with acute head injury. Prothrombin time, accelerated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), thrombin clotting time, fibrinogen assay, platelet count, fibrin degradation products (FDP) were ass...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Selladurai BM,Vickneswaran M,Duraisamy S,Atan M

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To achieve endoscopic procedures more safely and less invasively, an operative strategy with ultrasound-assisted neuroendoscopic surgery is described. The improvement in the endoscope unit is that endoscopic viewing can be stopped on the display, anytime we choose and simultaneously visualize the ongoing view on the s...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Yamasaki T,Moritake K,Akiyama Y,Oi S

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several studies have shown that thalamic deep brain stimulation (DBS) reduces tremor and improves hand performance in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). The purpose of this paper is to describe the cost implications of DBS in MS patients and to highlight postoperative medical requirements that can be associated wi...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Hooper J,Whittle IR

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case report of a patient who developed cauda equina syndrome following pelvic traction for acute sciatica is presented. A good outcome was obtained with prompt surgical decompression. This case illustrates the potential dangers of traction, which is frequently employed in the management of acute back pain. ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Donaldson GA,Donaldson-Hugh ME,Chumas PD

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a previously undescribed complication of long-term epidural catheter placement for the administration of analgesia in terminal malignancy. Spinal cord compression resulted from a drug-related precipitate forming around the epidural catheter tip, which was successfully treated by surgical decompression. ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Johnston MK,Harland SP

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of an aneurysm-like finding of MCA with severe atherosclerosis on standard radiological evaluation, which led us to plan surgical clipping. In particular, patients, whose modalities usually performed for preoperative assessment of cerebral aneurysms, such as DSA, 3D CTA and MRA, are insufficient. ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Shibahashi K,Kimura T,Morita A

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: Meta-analysis to evaluate complications in the use of autogenous bone and bone substitutes and to compare bone substitutes, specifically HA, polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and titanium materials.Methods: Search of PubMed, Cochrane, Embase and Google scholar to identify all citations from 2010 to 2019 reporting...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Liu L,Lu ST,Liu AH,Hou WB,Cao WR,Zhou C,Yin YX,Yuan KS,Liu HJ,Zhang MG,Zhang HJ

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a secretory meningioma with metastasis from a pulmonary adenocarcinoma in a 48-year-old woman. Secretory meningioma can simulate metastatic disease both clinically and pathologically. Secretory meningioma and tumour-to-tumour metastasis are each rare, and we believe this to be the first report of their coinc...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Cserni G,Bori R,Huszka E,Kiss AC

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Extra-ventricular neurocytoma (EVN) is rare, mainly described within the cerebral hemispheres or spinal cord. We report a case of sellar neurocytoma presenting with chiasmal compression. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:A 50-year-old woman presented with decreasing vision and a bitemporal field deficit. CT and MRI demo...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Wang YY,Kearney T,du Plessis D,Gnanalingham KK

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: Today, stereotactic surgery (SRS) is among the treatment options for many intracranial lesions including vascular pathologies. One of the most common late complications of SRS is perilesional edema which can be treated with steroids. In addition to steroids, some new medical therapies are being investigated a...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Uysal E,Başkurt O,Avcı İ,Peker HO,Çelik SE

更新日期：2020-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aneurysms at nonbranching sites in the supraclinoid internal carotid artery (ICA), known as blood blister-like aneurysms (BBAs), are rare entities and differ from saccular aneurysms. In this study, we attempt to describe our clinical experience and the outcome of treatments for BBAs. METHOD:Thirteen of 745 ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Yu-Tse L,Ho-Fai W,Cheng-Chi L,Chu-Mei K,Yi-Chou W,Tao-Chieh Y

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 32-year-old woman with a left frontal ganglioglioma (WHO grade I). Quantitative analysis based on three dimensional magnetic resonance images revealed a threefold increase of growth rate during pregnancy as compared to pre-pregnancy, causing neurological deterioration and leading to prompt surg...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Knafo S,Goutagny S,Pallud J

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Indications and clinical outcomes of percutaneous endoscopic thoracic discectomy(PETD) in treating thoracic disc herniation is rarely reported and still controversial. We reported an unsatisfied recovery of thoracic disc herniation with PETD, treated by a second posterior thoracic laminectomy and Ponte ost...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Xu Z,Sun B,Chen Y,Zhang Y,Wang JX,Shi CG,Zhang K,Wu HQ,Xie W,Wu XD

更新日期：2020-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE:Hypertensive spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhages (ICH) cause significant morbidity and mortality. In this study, we aimed to investigate the association between calcium level at admission and outcome in hypertensive ICH patients. METHODS:658 hypertensive ICH patients were enrolled from January 2...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Mao J,Jiang W,Liu G,Jiang B

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite advances in imaging of the brain, an accurate diagnosis of brain lesions requires tissue sampling and histological verification. A series of CT-directed procedures has been performed in 300 patients with deep sited, multiple, diffuse, extensive, small or inflammatory lesions, brain stem haematomas and tumours ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Thomas DG,Nouby RM

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The empty sella syndrome is usually associated with normal pituitary function. If dysfunction is present, this is commonly hypofunction. Hyperfunctioning microadenomas have been described in the presence of the empty sella syndrome. We present the first reported cases of a microadenoma invading the clivus associated w...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Coulson CJ,Siddiq MA,Johnson AP

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: To analysis the role of gamma knife radiosurgery (GKRS) in treatment of the recurrent or residual World Health Organization (WHO) grade II and III meningiomas.Methods: Between 1995 and 2015, a total of 1163 meningioma patients were treated with GKRS at our single institute; 26 atypical and 6 anaplastic men...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kim M,Cho YH,Kim JH,Kim CJ,Roh SW,Kwon DH

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case where the administration of intrathecal gentamycin, used to treat a ventriculitis consequent upon a ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection, with a persistent elevation of the CSF leucocyte count is described. In a situation where the number of white cells in the CSF is taken to indicate resolution of infection, i...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Lee TK,Kerr RS,Adams CB

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 46-year old female patient presented with a left-sided superior temporal quadrantanopia due to a recurrent craniopharyngioma. The location of the recurrence was unusual. Imaging showed an enlarged left optic nerve, suggestive of a recurrent intra-optic craniopharyngioma. It was possible to remove the tumour without ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Banaama S,Temel Y

更新日期：2020-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Internal fixation provides an increased immediate stability for the craniovertebral junction; however, there is no current consensus on the optimal method of occipitocervical (OC) fusion. In this report, we present 25 cases of craniovertebral instability treated with OC fusion by plates and screws instrumentation. The...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Lee SC,Chen JF,Lee ST

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Among 344 patients with posterior fossa tumours treated from 1979 to 1986 a ventriculoperitoneal, or, less commonly, a ventriculatrial shunt was inserted in 164 cases pre-operatively. Haematoma following the insertion of a shunt was found to be an important cause of deterioration. While the occurrence of cerebrospinal...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Patir R,Banerji AK

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: When treating intracranial aneurysms with open microsurgery, rare cases arise in which an ipsilateral approach leads to poor visualization, lack of proximal control, or potential damage to nearby vital structures due to the anatomy of the aneurysm. Case Description: We describe a patient with a small, unru...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Nussbaum ES,Kallmes KM

更新日期：2019-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective, randomized study of continuous Polydioxanone with subcuticular vicryl closure is compared to interrupted Neurilon in a general neurosurgical practice. Ninety-nine patients were studied with 49 closed with Polydioxanone and 50 by Neurilon. The two groups were comparable with respect to risk factors and g...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Mylonas C,Brocklehurst G

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00