Surgical treatment of syringomyelia with syringopleural shunting.

abstract：:Existing techniques for lengthening a peritoneal catheter require a formal laparotomy, and exploration for the catheter which is then extended by the addition of a necessary length. We describe a simplified technique which is quicker and which in co-operative patients can be done under local anaesthesia on an out-pati...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Mittal P,Chand M,Chhabra DK

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of primary Ewing's sarcoma involving a large portion of the petrous temporal bone in an eighteen month old child is reported. The lesion was treated by radical surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy. An extremely rare age of presentation, an unusual location and an excellent response to treatment ar...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Desai K,Goel A,Nadkarni TD

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the case of a fenestrated basilar artery aneurysm successfully clipped by means of a right presigmoid petrosal approach. Three-dimensional CT angiography enabled the surgeon to plan an approach to an aneurysm in this unique location, and the presigmoid petrosal approach was suitable for clipping of the ane...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Arai H,Sato K,Miyajima M

更新日期：1998-04-01 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：:We discuss a spontaneous subdural haematoma (SDH) arising from an arachnoid cyst in a healthy adult male, presenting with headache and vomiting. Imaging revealed a large SDH communicating with an arachnoid cyst and intracystic haemorrhage. The patient fully recovered with surgical evacuation. We also discuss the cause...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Hall A,White MAJ,Myles L

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A subdural empyema with a Salmonella species as the likely causative organism is presented. We believe that this is the first reported case of such an infection in an HIV positive patient. The difficulties in treatment and diagnosis are discussed. ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： J Parker S P Harland A S Protheroe P

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report details an additional case of the very rare instance of a respiratory epithelium-lined intracerebral cyst without communication with the ventricular system. Immunohistologic analysis supports an epithelial rather than neuroectodermal origin. Management using endoneurosurgical techniques is described. ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Clark WC,Woodall W,Nicoll JA,Coakham HB

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of the investigation was to document the clinical presentations of a group of patients with neurofibromatosis type two syndrome (NF2), and took the form of a retrospective case note review. The investigation took place in the tertiary referral skull base unit. The dominant presentation of patients with N...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： da Cruz MJ,Hardy DG,Moffat DA

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic fungal inflammatory disease prevalent in India and Sri Lanka. Its manifestations are mostly nasal and extranasal lesions are relatively rare. Occasional atypical presentations of this disease lead to diagnostic dilemma. Herein we report on a case of nasopharyngeal rhinosporidiosis having ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Dutta G,Singhal GD,Singh D,Singh H,Srivastava AK,Jagetia A

更新日期：2018-05-10 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with cauda equina syndrome (CES) are frequently referred late when neurological damage cannot be reversed. National Guidelines for emergency referral, imaging and treatment of CES contain symptoms and/or signs that are those of late often, irreversible CES. Referral at this stage may be too late f...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Todd NV

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Symptomatic, paradoxical intracranial tuberculomas is a rare occurrence. A case of tubercular meningitis, developing paradoxical tuberculomas alongside non-functional ventricular catheter is presented. Catheter removal facilitated removal of these paradoxical lesions, with the patient recovering to near-normal state a...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Mohindra S

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vertebro-PICA aneurysms represent a particular technical challenge because of the extremely narrow operative field and the presence of numerous vital neural and vascular structures. The lack of exposure still remains the limiting factor in most cases. During the 9-year period from January 1980 to October 1989, 8 verte...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Roux A,Mohr G,Hardy J

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case of cranial fascitis presenting as an incidental finding. A 2 1/2-year-old girl had skull radiographs performed after sustaining a minor head injury, which revealed a lytic skull lesion. We describe the salient features of the case and review the current literature of this rare benign inflammatory co...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Boddie DE,Distante S,Blaiklock CT

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report four patients having an extremely rare and hitherto unreported clinical condition of spondyloptosis of the atlas over axis. Between the year 1999 and 2004, four patients with spondyloptosis were retrospectively analysed. The age of the patients ranged from 12 to 31 years. In three patients, the aetiology of ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Goel A,Muzumdar D,Dange N

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of extradural hematoma resulting from a relatively minor closed injury over the vertex where a plasma cell tumour had invaded the superior sagittal sinus. The patient underwent an emergency craniotomy and evacuation of the hematoma. Hemostasis and prevention of recollection of the hematoma were hampe...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Abdalla MA,Omer Z,Bashir SH,Papadopoulos MC

更新日期：2020-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There is a high rate of IDH1/2 mutations in low grade gliomas and in high grade gliomas deriving from them. IDH analysis of gliomas is a novel method of classification and an independent prognostic marker. We compared antibody and sequencing methods for the detection of IDH mutations. METHOD:88 samples fr...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kurian KM,Haynes HR,Crosby C,Hopkins K,Williams M

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 64-year-old Caucasian woman presented with left eye pain and a transient left oculomotor nerve palsy. Subsequent imaging revealed a mass involving the sphenoid sinus and sella with suprasellar extension. A trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy was performed. Histopathology showed a fungal infection consistent with phaeohy...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Yeung IY,Whitelaw BC,Hortobágyi T,Bódi I,Petrou MA,Connor SE,Thomas NW

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-four patients with intractable partial epilepsy underwent surgery between 1969 and 1988. Localization was by non-invasive means using scalp EEG and CT. In 12 cases the focus was temporal and in eight frontal. Craniotomy was undertaken with intraoperative electrocorticography (ECoG). Ten cases had a standard tem...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Davies KG,Weeks RD

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of recurrent vago-glossopharyngeal neuralgia after previous surgery, treated successfully with microvascular decompression using intra-operative neurophysiology monitoring. ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Price SA,Davies O,Walsh P,Patel N

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Cholesterol granulomas of the petrous apex are benign cysts affecting 0.6 patients per 1 million. The pathophysiology involves cholesterol crystals and lipids that are surrounded by giant cells. The cholesterol deposits induce an inflammatory response likely from acute hemorrhage leading to the formation o...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Lucke-Wold B,Fleseriu C,Calcagno H,Smith T,Levy J,Ciporen J

更新日期：2020-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute methanol intoxication can occur as accidental ingestion of adulterated spirits. We report a 51-year-old male patient with high anion-gap metabolic acidosis (pH 6.71, HCO3-4.2 mmol/l, K + 6.5mmol/l) because of severe methanol intoxication (450 mg/L, reference level <2.9 mg/L) who presented with atypical symptoms ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Chen J

更新日期：2020-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracerebral haemorrhage is a devastating condition lacking effective therapies, with an uncertain role for surgery in many. Early research described an ischaemic penumbra around the haematoma, representing an area of potential therapeutic intervention. This article discusses the evidence for and against the existenc...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kirkman MA

更新日期：2011-08-01 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：:Chordomas constitute <5% of vertebral column tumours and a third of these arise in the upper cervical spine and tend to be clival - usually midline, with occasional eccentric extension. We report a case of cervical chordoma presenting as a lateral neck mass and discuss its origin, diagnosis and management. ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Bannur U,Chawda SJ,O'Donovan DG,Kaddour H,David KM

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the clinical outcomes following venous ligation for the treatment of dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVF) with leptomeningeal or cortical venous drainage. The authors conducted a single-centre, retrospective study of 15 patients with DAVF treated consecutively between 1990 and 2000. There were eigh...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Lin J,Elwood PW,Fraser KW

更新日期：2003-06-01 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：:Introduction: Pituitary carcinomas are poorly understood, rare entities. They are distinguished from adenomas not by histopathological features but rather by the presence of metastases.Objective: We discuss the diagnosis, mechanism of dissemination and pathogenesis based on a review of the literature and illustrated b...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Todeschini AB,Beer-Furlan A,Montaser AS,Jamshidi AO,Ghalib L,Chavez JA,Lehman NL,Prevedello DM

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) fistulae almost invariably lead to meningitis, even in the absence of other clinically obvious sequelae of the fistula such as a CSF fluid leak. The only effective means of reducing the risk of meningitis is surgical closure of the fistula. If surgery is to be recommended to patients with CSF...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Hamilton JW,Foy PM,Lesser TH

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Few data are available concerning the outcome of surgical removal of intracranial meningioma in elderly patients. Surgical criteria and prognostic factors are considerations in the decision as to whether neurosurgical removal should be attempted in elderly patients. The present study appears to be the first to examine...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Tucha O,Smely C,Lange KW

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of the flexible neuroendoscope and laser fenestration in the surgical management of a symptomatic cyst of cavum septum pellucidum is reported. Successful communication was established between the cyst cavity and the lateral ventricles using this technique. Satisfactory clinical and radiological improvement as ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Jackowski A,Kulshresta M,Sgouros S

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00