Posterolateral approach to tumours of the dorsolumbar spine.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite advances in laboratory diagnostics, antibiotic regimens, and neurosurgical techniques, brain abscess (BA) remains a potentially fatal infectious disease. This study analyzed clinical and epidemiological aspects of BA in Chinese patients treated at a single center during a 62-year period. METHOD:We r...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Zhang Z,Cai X,Li J,Kang X,Wang H,Zhang L,Yan R,Gao N,Liu S,Yue S,Zhang J,Yang S,Yang X

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cavernous angiomas are vascular malformations which rarely involve the cavities of the lateral ventricles. Knowledge of the specific clinical and neuroradiological features displayed by these lesions is limited by the scarcity of patients included in the reported series. OBJECTIVE AND METHODS:The aim of thi...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Carrasco R,Pedrosa M,Pascual JM,Navas M,Liberal R,Sola RG

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Within the realm of neurosurgery, petroclival meningiomas are regarded as probably the most difficult tumour to be treated by microsurgery. This is due to the not infrequently large size of the tumours which, although predominantly located in the posterior fossa, may occupy more than one cranial compartment,...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Seifert V

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between external ventricular drainage (EVD) and aneurysm rerupture is still a controversial issue. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of published series reporting data of EVD placement in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) with the aim to evaluate the relationship betwe...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Cagnazzo F,Gambacciani C,Morganti R,Perrini P

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We described two histochemical patterns of IgG deposits in meningioma and discussed the pathogenesis of IgG deposits. In meningioma with pseudopsammoma bodies, IgG was secreted from tumour cells which differentiated to secretory epithelial cells, and was found to deposit in the pseudopsammoma bodies. However, in menin...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kuratsu J,Matsukado Y,Hattori R,Nagahiro S

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present a case of cauda equina paraparesis due to compression by tabetic osteo-arthropathy. Diagnosis was confirmed by the typical clinical picture of tabes and by the history of a chancre 53 years earlier. Radiography of the spine showed vertibral osteo-arthropathy. Opaque contrast myelography showed comp...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Steimlé R,Jacquet G,Wehbi M,Sauvageot M,Lecuyer F

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to further elucidate the pathogenesis of the direct carotid cavernous fistulas (dCCF) clinical, patho-anatomical, and physico-mechanical studies were performed. In 27 of 42 patients the dCCF were found to be localized in the segment C4 (according to Teufel, 12), in 13 patients in segment C2 and in only 2 pati...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Helmke K,Krüger O,Laas R

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Desmoid-type fibromatosis (DTF) frequently arises in patients with neuromuscular choristoma (NMC). We hypothesize that NMC-associated DTF occurs in soft tissues innervated by the NMC-affected nerve, and arises from CTNNB1-mutated (myo) fibroblasts within or directly adjacent to the NMC. MATERIALS AND METH...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Maldonado AA,Spinner RJ,Broski SM,Stone JJ,Howe BM,Carter JM

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While bone invasion and hyperostosis are frequent phenomena in meningiomas, primary intra-osseous meningiomas are rare. With only 15 reported cases, the osteolytic form of primary intra-osseous meningiomas is most uncommon. Its occurrence in the skull base is an extra-ordinary exception. We have reviewed and categoriz...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Rosahl SK,Mirzayan MJ,Samii M

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To clarify the value of clinical long-term follow-up with radiological examination, ranging from 12 to 63 months (average: 35 months), 18 consecutive patients suffering from spontaneous carotid cavernous fistula (CCF), were studied prospectively. Five aged patients without aggressive symptoms were treated conservative...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kurata A,Miyasaka Y,Kunii M,Nagai S,Ohmomo T,Morishima H,Fujii K,Kan S

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adipose lesions of nerve primarily include intra- and extraneural lipomas and lipomatosis of nerve (LN). This paper will summarize the advances that have been made in the past decade, particularly related to LN and nerve territory overgrowth that have improved our understanding of the natural history, geneti...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Marek T,Mahan MA,Carter JM,Howe BM,Bartos R,Amrami KK,Spinner RJ

更新日期：2020-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Wound healing impairment is a serious problem in surgical disciplines which may be associated with chronic morbidity, increased cost and patient discomfort. Here we aimed to investigate the relevance of bacterial colonisation on suture material using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to detect and taxonomicall...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Hong B,Winkel A,Ertl P,Stumpp SN,Schwabe K,Stiesch M,Krauss JK

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors have reviewed the literature concerning measures for cerebral protection during carotid endarterectomy, with particular reference to the controversy regarding the use of an intraluminar shunt. The authors use preoperative EEG analysis during the carotid compression test as well as intraoperative EEG monito...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Wassmann H,Fischdick G,Jain KK

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Compressive optic neuropathy (CON) with visual loss is, apart from corneal exposure and disfigurating proptosis, the most serious clinical sign encountered in Graves' ophthalmopathy. However, numerous different approaches and operative techniques have been proposed for orbital decompression, with varying res...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Korinth MC,Ince A,Banghard W,Gilsbach JM

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Woven EndoBridge (WEB) device has been increasingly used for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Still, recent major clinical trials on patient management after SAH have defined WEB embolization as an exclusion criterion. In an analysis of an unselected...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Sauvigny T,Nawka MT,Schweingruber N,Mader MM,Regelsberger J,Schmidt NO,Westphal M,Czorlich P

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study is to describe microsurgical anatomy and to quantitatively analyze exposure using the posterior subtemporal keyhole (PSK) approach combined with the transchoroidal keyhole (TCK) approach to the ambient cistern. METHODS:We determined the proper location of craniotomy of such combined keyho...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Wang H,Zhang R,Yu W,Zhong P,Tan D

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Circumferential intradural spinal meningiomas are exceptionally rare. They pose several surgical challenges and a complete excision is not easy. The aim of this study is to provide surgical strategies to facilitate a full excision of such tumors. METHODS:A fully circumferential intradural meningioma at T9/1...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Vergara P

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe an extremely rare example of Ewing's sarcoma (ES)/peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumour (pPNET) originating from the jugular foramen. The patient was a 10-year-old boy who presented with progressive symptoms due to right lower cranial nerve palsies. Computed tomographic (CT) scan and magnetic resonan...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kobayashi H,Terasaka S,Yamaguchi S,Kubota K,Iwasaki Y

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Advanced states of vertebral osteomyelitis accompanied by spinal instability, epidural abscess formation, and neurological deficits require surgical decompression, stabilization, and often reconstruction of the anterior and posterior columns. The efficacy of a posterolateral approach with resection of inflam...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Dreimann M,Viezens L,Hoffmann M,Eicker SO

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Side-to-side neurorrhaphy may protect the denervated end organ and preserve the initial connection with proximal stump. We examined the effect of protective side-to-side anastomosis on nerve and end organ regeneration in proximal nerve injury model. METHODS:The left common peroneal nerve of 24 Sprague Dawle...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Rönkkö H,Göransson H,Taskinen HS,Paavilainen P,Vahlberg T,Röyttä M

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of 357 cases of degenerative disc disease treated by interbody fusion with threaded titanium cages. OBJECTIVE:To determine the safety and efficiency of cervical and lumbar interbody fusions using threaded titanium cages and autogenous bone. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Stabilizing th...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Matgé G,Leclercq TA

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The quality of surgical treatment of intracranial aneurysms is determined by complete aneurysm occlusion and restoration of flow in the parent, branching and perforating vessels. In postoperative digital subtraction angiography (DSA), unexpected aneurysm residuals and vessel occlusions are frequently detec...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Fischer G,Stadie A,Oertel JM

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Establishment of a reliable and rapid diagnosis is of paramount importance in spinal tuberculosis. The available gadgetry of investigations, such as AFB smear, culture of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and Uniplex PCR, suffers from a lack of adequate sensitivity and/or a lack of rapidity. Therefore, many times ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Sharma K,Meena RK,Aggarwal A,Chhabra R

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aims were to investigate the early effects of graded, closed, mild head injury on neurofilament protein (NF160) and microtubule-associated protein-2 (MAP2) and to examine the levels of lipid peroxidation and the impact of mexilitine, inhibitor of lipid peroxidation, pretreatment on tissue damage. MATERIA...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Caner H,Can A,Atalay B,Erdogan B,Albayrak AH,Kilinc K,Bavbek M,Altinors N

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose was to review our experience with the surgical management of brainstem cavernomas (BSCs) and especially the impact of the surgical timing on the clinical outcome. METHOD:We retrospectively reviewed 22 patients harboring a BSC, who underwent 23 procedures. FINDINGS:Surgery was carried out during...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Bruneau M,Bijlenga P,Reverdin A,Rilliet B,Regli L,Villemure JG,Porchet F,de Tribolet N

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in mice are rare due to their small size, agility, aversion to handling, and high anxiety compared to larger species. Studying DBS modulation of neural circuitry in murine models of human behavior may ensure safety, guide stimulatory parameters for clinical trials in h...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Halpern CH,Attiah MA,Tekriwal A,Baltuch GH

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our understanding of the complexity of genetic abnormalities involved in the tumourigenesis of malignant gliomas is as yet rudimentary. However, we can discern distinctive patterns of loss of genetic material and amplification of chromosomal regions that characterize both the different types of gliomas as well as the ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Van de Kelft E

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In order to determine the reliability of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis and staging of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), the most common entrapment neuropathy, the following prospective study has been performed. METHODS:We compared clinical and electrophysiological studies in 58 cases of CTS wit...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kleindienst A,Hamm B,Hildebrandt G,Klug N

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Homovanillic acid (HVA) and 5-hydroxyindolacetic acid (5-HIAA) in ventricular CSF were determined in 19 patients (12 female 7 male) with brain tumours. No relationship was found between ventricular fluid pressure (VFP) and levels of HVA and 5-HIAA. A relationship was observed between ventricular CSF, HVA concentration...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Bareggi SR,Porta M,Collice M,Calderini G,Ferrara M,Morselli PL

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The mechanisms underlying post-extracranial to intracranial (EC-IC) bypass neurocognitive changes are poorly understood. METHODS:Data from 55 patients who underwent a unilateral EC-IC bypass for atherosclerotic internal carotid artery (ICA)/middle cerebral artery (MCA) steno-occlusive disease were retrospec...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Inoue T,Ohwaki K,Tamura A,Tsutsumi K,Saito I,Saito N

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00