A device for long-term monitoring of intracranial pressure.

abstract：:Two cases of vertigo with subclavian artery stenosis are presented. In both cases, the angiograms revealed left subclavian artery stenosis at the middle portion of the clavicle as well as kinked origin of the vertebral artery. After resection of the anterior scalene muscle, the stenosis and the vertigo resolved. ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Nishijima M,Akai T,Kuwayama N,Nakada J,Furuichi S,Takaku A

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 1976, 133 patients treated by posterior fossa microvascular decompression (MVD) for trigeminal neuralgia (TN) have been followed-up prospectively to determine the incidence of recurrent TN. The follow-up period was between 6 months and 15 years, with 60 patients having been follow-up for more than 5 years. Of th...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Mendoza N,Illingworth RD

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:To summarize our experience in treating veins during microvascular decompression (MVD) procedures for idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia (TN). METHODS:A total of 210 patients who underwent single MVD for idiopathic TN were retrospectively studied. The offending vessels were summarized. The treatment choices for ve...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Zhao X,Hao S,Wang M,Han C,Xing D,Wang C

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Side-effects of iohexol myelography were compared after pre-treatment with oral dexamethasone (n = 42) or placebo (n = 44) in a prospective, randomized, double blind, controlled clinical trial. Although myelogram side-effects were commoner in the placebo group, the differences generally did not reach statistical signi...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Ginsberg L,Caine SE,Valentine AR

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of cervical spine, tracheal and oesophageal trauma from a go-karting injury caused by the patient's scarf catching in the vehicle's wheel. We discuss the significance of the pre-hospital and operative management of this potentially life-threatening injury by a multi-specialty surgical team. The import...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Ahmad M,Sinha P,Al-Tamimi YZ,Sylvester D,Dezso A,Timothy J

更新日期：2011-04-01 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：: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：:We report a case of isolated myxopapillary ependymoma (MPE) of the fourth ventricle. This is the thirteenth reported case of primary intracranial MPE and the fourth reported case of MPE originating from the fourth ventricle. We suggest that exhaustive clinical and radiological investigation of a spinal ependymoma must...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kumaria A,Chan HW,Goldspring RJ,Paine SML,Dow GR

更新日期：2018-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Simultaneous cerebral blood flow (CBF) and glucose metabolism (CMRglu) studies with a double isotope autoradiographic technique were applied to squirrel monkeys submitted to a unilateral pre- or postganglionic trigeminal lesion. The CBF values were not affected following a pre- or postganglionic lesion per se. In cont...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Shiokawa Y,Delgado-Zygmunt TJ,Arbab MA,Svendgaard NA

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty patients with borderline or frank insufficiency of their cerebrovascular reserve undergoing carotid endarterectomy were given enough short acting barbiturates, during cross clamping of the internal carotid artery, to cause EEG burst suppression. Arterial and venous concentrations of lactate were measured in bloo...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Wassman H,Fromm G,Nadstawek J,Bannister C,Hartmann A,Pavlidis C

更新日期：1989-01-01 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：:Intracranial tuberculoma represents the most common mass lesion in neurotuberculosis. We report an unusual case of tuberculoma with haemorrhage presenting clinically as a cerebellar haemorrhage. Cranial CT scan revealed a peripherally enhancing cerebellar mass with haemorrhage and obstructive hydrocephalus, requiring ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Ranjan M,Saritha A,Mahadevan A,Shankar SK,Sampath S

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report four cases of the use of peroperative cortical mapping during craniotomy under local anaesthesia to define the relationship between the glioma and speech and somatosensory cortex. This enabled a radical subtotal (two cases) or an apparent total (two cases) excision of the tumour close to the somatosensory an...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Walsh AR,Schmidt RH,Marsh HT

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oesophagus perforation is a possible complication of anterior cervical spine surgery, which generally occurs during the first postoperative days. Delayed perforation is very rare and its management remains controversial. We report the successful management of a delayed oesophagus perforation associated with an osteomy...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Zairi F,Tetard MC,Thines L,Assaker R

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anterior sacral meningocele is a rare congenital condition. Among 177 individuals familial occurrence was reported only seven times. In this report a family in which five members had anterior sacral meningoceles is presented and an autosomal dominant inheritance is suggested. ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Andersen C,Tange M,Bjerre P

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report three patients treated for cervical radiculopathy by anterior cervical discectomy and BOP grafting. Because of recurrent symptoms re-exploration was carried out 30 months later in the first case, 10 months in second and 8 months in the third case. At reoperation the grafts were disrupted into easily separabl...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Hafez RF,Crockard HA

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Giant anterior circulation aneurysms and some basilar aneurysms can cause problems due to their size, the presence of clot in the aneurysm and the difficulty of applying a clip without kinking the perforating vessels. By utilising cardiopulmonary bypass via the femoro-femoral perforating vessels. By utilising cardiopu...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Richards PG,Marath A,Edwards JM,Lincoln C

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thoracic complications of ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt are very rare. We report an unusual case of VP shunt intrathoracic migration, associated with symptomatic hydrothorax. The patient was successfully managed with revision. We reviewed the 10 cases reported in the literature and discussed the mechanism of shunt-t...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Akyüz M,Uçar T,Göksu E

更新日期：2004-04-01 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：PURPOSE:The aim of the present study was to delineate preoperative factors that may predict perforator injuries following open surgery for an unruptured middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysm. METHODS:The authors conducted a retrospective review of 85 consecutive patients who underwent surgical clipping of 91 unrupture...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Yeon JY,Kim JS,Hong SC

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report their experience in the treatment of childhood hydrocephalus by endoscopic choroid plexus coagulation and post-operative ventricular perfusion with artificial CSF. The procedure was carried out on 23 children without mortality. In 12 cases (52%) the procedure was successful in controlling the hydroc...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Griffith HB,Jamjoom AB

更新日期：1990-01-01 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：PURPOSE:Management of patients presenting for various nonspecific complaints without clear neurological abnormalities and with normal ventricular size remains highly controversial. We intended to share our rationale for surgical treatment of patients who show symptoms of transient increase of intracranial pressure owin...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Koziarski A,Podgórski A,Zieliński GM

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sellar melanocytomas represent a small subgroup of primary melanocytic tumors arising from leptomeningeal melanocytes. They are benign, slow-growing tumors with a high risk of recurrence. We report two cases of sellar melanocytoma treated at the same institute. A 35-year-old woman presented with amenorrhea and an intr...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Albano L,Losa M,Spatola G,Panni P,Terreni MR,Barzaghi LR,Mortini P

更新日期：2019-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: The purpose of this study was to validate the cauda scale (TCS) in an external population. TCS was proposed as a tool to be used to predict the likelihood of cauda equina compression.Methods: We analysed the presenting condition of consecutive patients attending the emergency department undergoing a magnetic ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Angus M,Berg A,Carrasco R,Horner D,Leach J,Siddique I

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report our experience with seven cases of endodermal cysts located anterior and anterolateral to the brainstem. The ages of the patients ranged from 10 to 35 years. There were three males and four females. The cysts had characteristic imaging features, and contained fluid having a 'greenish-yellow pus-like' hue and...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Goel A,Muzumdar D,Chagla A

更新日期：2005-04-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The study aims to define the role and indication of surgical intervention in cases of malignant cerebral edema in consequence to cortical venous thrombosis (CVT). METHODS:A retrospective study of 13 patients who underwent decompressive craniectomies for malignant CVT is presented. All patients had supra-tent...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Mohindra S,Umredkar A,Singla N,Bal A,Gupta SK

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate guidance techniques and patient outcomes of ultrasound-guided neuronavigation of deep-seated intracerebral cavernous hemangiomas (CAs). Thirty-five patients with deep-seated intracerebral CAs with sizes ranging between 7 and 45 mm were operated upon only with ultrasound-guidance. ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Woydt M,Krone A,Soerensen N,Roosen K

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemangiopericytoma is a rare mesenchymal tumor originating from capillary pericytes, known as Zimmermann pericytes. The adult form is not uncommon and generally malignant but tumor is found rarely in children. Here we describe an intracranial hemangiopericytoma in a preterm newborn whose had the tumor resected success...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Yilmaz Semerci S,Demirel G,Vatansever B,Gundogdu S,Bolukbasi F,Oran G,Hazar V,Tastekin A

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00