Adult occurrence of medulloblastoma.

abstract：:The authors report the results of a study designed to compare the effectiveness of two different types of radiation in patients with acromegaly where surgical therapy had failed to normalize growth hormone (GH). Longterm follow-up after conventional high voltage radiation in 17 patients and proton therapy in 13 patien...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Lüdecke DK,Lutz BS,Niedworok G

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During intracranial tumor resection, the delayed kinking of a major encased vessel has never been described in literature. We present a case which required urgent endovascular treatment performed through a stent positioning. A patient was hospitalized with symptomatic sphenoid meningioma in the left middle cranial fos...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Simonato D,Gabrieli JD,Cester G,Della Puppa A,Causin F

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For measurement of the cerebral blood flow (CBF) the thermal diffusion method is quite convenient and allows the chronological measurement of CBF and CO2 reactivity of cerebral vessels. We investigated the CO2 reactivity of fifteen head injury patients. The results showed that in head injury cases, the disturbance of ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Tenjin H,Yamaki T,Nakagawa Y,Kuboyama T,Ebisu T,Kobori N,Ueda S,Mizukawa N

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A saccular cerebral aneurysm was incidentally found at the bifurcation of a fenestrated anterior cerebral artery of 35-week-old Sprague-Dawley rat. The animal had been fed a normal laboratory diet. The internal lamina extended for a short distance into the neck of the aneurysm and then suddenly disappeared. The medial...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kim C,Cervós-Navarro J

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The patient is a 44-year-old man who underwent resection of a posterior nasopharynx tumor 12 years earlier via left lateral rhinotomy approach. The final pathological analysis indicated the tumor was a craniopharyngioma, and the patient subsequently underwent focal radiation. The patient returned to medical attention ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Ragel BT,Bishop FS,Couldwell WT

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) has been recognized as a risk factor for ventriculostomy-related infections (VRI). In addition to the hemorrhagic cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), the potential need for prolonged catheterization may contribute to the increased CSF infection rate in this population. The use of antibio...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： McLaughlin N,St-Antoine P,Bojanowski MW

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an effective treatment for essential tremor (ET). Currently the ventrolateral thalamus is the target of choice, but the posterior subthalamic area (PSA), including the caudal zona incerta (cZi), has demonstrated promising results, and the subthalamic nucleus (STN) has been sug...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Blomstedt P,Sandvik U,Linder J,Fredricks A,Forsgren L,Hariz MI

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the management of shunt infection, the use of ventricular catheters made of silicone rubber for the temporary external drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is general practice. However, the eradication of the primary source of infection may be hindered by the affinity of bacteria to silicone-based material. Compar...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Vieweg U,Kaden B,Van Roost D

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with thalamic hemorrhage, depressed level of consciousness and/or signs of elevated intracranial pressure may be treated with neurocritical care (NCC) and external ventricular drainage (EVD) for release of cerebrospinal fluid. METHODS:Forty-three patients with thalamic hemorrhage treated with NCC...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Tsitsopoulos PP,Enblad P,Wanhainen A,Tobieson L,Hårdemark HG,Marklund N

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study concerns 19 patients over 16 years of age with Moyamoya disease. Ten cases of intracranial haemorrhage, as the initial haemorrhagic event in patients aged from 21 to 55 (haemorrhagic group) and 9 cases of ischaemic events in 18- to 53-year-old patients (ischaemic group) were included. All haemorrhages were ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Irikura K,Miyasaka Y,Kurata A,Tanaka R,Fujii K,Yada K,Kan S

更新日期：1996-01-01 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：:Cerebrovascular anomalies remain an issue of controversy regarding diagnosis, classification, and treatment. We report the first case of total and asymptomatic regression and disappearance of a vein of Galen malformation associated with a posterior fossa venous pouch. Different aspects of the vein of Galen are discuss...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Tawk RG,Mohasseb G,Charbel FT,Debrun GM

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Operative skills are key to neurosurgical resident training. They should be acquired in a structured manner and preferably starting early in residency. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that the outcome and complication rate of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with or without instrument...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Stienen MN,Joswig H,Jucker D,Hildebrandt G,Schaller K,Gautschi OP

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glioependymal cysts (GECs) are benign intracranial cysts that have been rarely reported in the literature. The exact pathogenesis of these developmental anomalies is controversial. Moreover, the terminology used to name GECs and other intracranial cysts is confusing because they are undistinguishably reporte...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Robles LA,Paez JM,Ayala D,Boleaga-Duran B

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Meningoencephalitis may sometimes cause medically refractory intracranial hypertension and brain herniation. In such patients death is common. There are a limited number of reports on the use of decompressive craniectomy as a life saving measure in these circumstances with some good results. The aim of the s...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Di Rienzo A,Iacoangeli M,Rychlicki F,Veccia S,Scerrati M

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute tumor hemorrhage occurring during stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for a metastatic lesion, or in the immediate post-treatment period, is believed to be extremely rare. The potential risk of hemorrhage related to SRS procedures in patients with metastatic brain tumors is not yet clearly understood. This case repo...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Yomo S,Hayashi M

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unstable fracture dislocations due to torn ligaments, fractures of both articular processes, or detachments of entire vertebral arches from vertebral bodies still pose the problem of fixation after anterior fusion. The application of internal metal plate fixation--using the small AO (ASFI) fragment equipment--is descr...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Herrmann HD

更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this in vitro study is to compare the stabilities provided by anterior cervical H-plating with screws purchased either subcortically or bicortically on porcine cervical spines. Nine porcine cervical spines (C3-C4) were challenged by 12 Nm in extension followed by 6 Nm in flexion in 6 consecutive steps, ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Chen IH

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In patients with a vestibular schwannoma, some studies have reported that useful hearing preserved initially after surgery deteriorates gradually in the long term. Studies with more patients are needed to clarify the maintenance rate of postoperative hearing function and to identify prognostic of hearing fun...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Ichimasu N,Kohno M,Nakajima N,Matsushima K,Tanaka Y,Tsukahara K,Inagaki T,Yoshino M,Nagata O

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to the limited absorptive capacity of the pleural cavity, infants and young children are not generally ideal candidates for ventriculopleural shunts. We report using chest cavities as alternate for temporary diversion of CSF in a young child. Venous access to the cervical region could not be utilized because of sc...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Willison CD,Kopitnik TA,Gustafson R,Kaufman HH

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intraoperative navigated ultrasonography has reached clinical acceptance, while published data for the accuracy of some systems are missing. We technically quantified and optimised the accuracy of the integration of an external ultrasonography system into a BrainLab navigation system. METHODS:A high-end ult...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Wanis FA,Wessels L,Reinges MHT,Uhl E,Jödicke A

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple technique of stereotactic craniotomy and intraoperative lesion localisation that uses the Brown-Robert-Wells (BRW) stereotactic frame is presented. The method optimises craniotomy placement and facilitates localisation of small intracerebral lesions. Using the system, 16 patients have had resection of intracr...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Sabin HI,Whittle IR

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the vasodilatory effect of intracisternal (i.c.) and intravenous (i.v.) administration of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) on arterial narrowing after experimental subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Forty-one rabbits were divided into five groups: control (normal animals); SAH plus i.c. infusion of v...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Toshima M,Kassell NF,Tanaka Y,Dougherty DA

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Technological developments in neuroendoscopy are leading to an expansion of applications into the realm of microneurosurgical procedures. The new dimension that using an endoscope provides requires insight into different neuroanatomical aspects and a new kind of strategy in planning a microneurosurgical procedure. To ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Matula C,Tschabitscher M,Day JD,Reinprecht A,Koos WT

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Scientific research can offer the joy of discovery. For many graduating neurosurgeons, often, a seminar, class, or instructional module is their first and only formal exposure to the world of conducting research responsibly, to write down and report the results of such research. The pressure to publish scien...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Deora H,Tripathi M,Chaurasia B,Grotenhuis JA

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High-frequency deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) has become an established therapeutic approach for the management of patients with late-stage idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD). The aim of the present study was to assess regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF) changes related to mot...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Paschali A,Constantoyannis C,Angelatou F,Vassilakos P

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a critical public health and socio-economic problem throughout the world, making epidemiological monitoring of incidence, prevalence and outcome of TBI necessary. We aimed to describe the epidemiology of traumatic brain injury in Europe and to evaluate the methodology of incid...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Peeters W,van den Brande R,Polinder S,Brazinova A,Steyerberg EW,Lingsma HF,Maas AI

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of bilateral internal carotid artery thrombosis after blunt injury to the head in a 54 years old male is described. The literature is reviewed and comment is made on the causes. Unilateral thrombosis of the internal carotid artery after closed or blunt injury to the head and neck is well known but not common. T...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Robinson RG,Gwynne JF

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rathke's cleft cyst (RCC) with significant squamous and/or stratified epithelium including smooth transition from single cuboidal to squamous epithelium (tRCC) is rare and possibly represents an intermediate form to craniopharyngioma. METHODS:Twelve patients with histologically confirmed tRCC were retrospec...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Ogawa Y,Watanabe M,Tominaga T

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nicardipine prolonged release implants (NPRI) have been shown to decrease the incidence of cerebral vasospasm and infarcts significantly in patients after aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) following microsurgical clipping. Yet, the comparison with results after endovascular coiling is lacking. This s...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Schneider UC,Dreher S,Hoffmann KT,Schmiedek P,Kasuya H,Vajkoczy P

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00