Abstract:
:Ventricular shunting has dramatically improved the care of children with hydrocephalus. Yet shunt malfunctions are extremely common and cause significant morbidity. To document shunt problems in children with a neural tube defect and hydrocephalus, 67 children born since 1973 were studied via life-table analysis. 28% of the shunts failed within the first 6 months after insertion, 37% failed within the first year and 50% failed by 4 1/2 years after insertion. Shunt survival was similar in children whether or not they had previous shunt failures. The brand of shunt system and pressure rating, the level of neurological function, the interval between closure of the neural tube lesion and shunt insertion, and head circumference percentile at the time of insertion were also not correlated with shunt failure. However, shunts inserted in the first year of life were much more likely to fail than those inserted after one year of age (p less than 0.05). 68% of the revisions required replacement of the ventricular catheter. Shunt failure from all causes of hydrocephalus accounted for approximately 1% of paediatric admissions to Strong Memorial Hospital in 1982 with a mean cost of $4,543 and a mean length of stay of 9 days. Thus shunt problems remain both common and serious.
journal_name
Acta Neurochir (Wien)journal_title
Acta neurochirurgicaauthors
Liptak GS,Masiulis BS,McDonald JVdoi
10.1007/BF01418798subject
Has Abstractpub_date
1985-01-01 00:00:00pages
113-7issue
3-4eissn
0001-6268issn
0942-0940journal_volume
74pub_type
杂志文章abstract::The management of vestibular schwannomata is controversial. Surveillance remains an acceptable option for elderly patients or those with small lesions. Stereoradiosurgery is also an option, while surgery is often preferred in younger patients with larger lesions. In elderly patients with lesions causing brainstem comp...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-009-0493-0
更新日期:2010-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:To determine cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics and morphology in Chiari I malformation (CMI) and assess the response to surgery of the posterior cranial fossa, we examined midsagittal imaging along with anterior cervical 2-3 (AC2-3), posterior cervical 2-3 (PC2-3), and aqueduct CSF flow hydrodynamics in axi...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-013-1958-8
更新日期:2014-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Cervicocephalic fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is an idiopathic, non-inflammatory and non-atherosclerotic arteriopathy which usually affects small- and medium-sized cervical arteries distributed at the atlas and axis interspace. Few cervicocephalic FMD patients are associated with multiple intracranial aneurysms which ...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-010-0778-3
更新日期:2010-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Distal middle cerebral artery (dMCA) aneurysms are very rare with a reported frequency of 2-6%. Typically, patients with ruptured distal MCA aneurysms have poor clinical outcomes because often there is both a subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) and an intracerebral haematoma (ICH). The goals of this study were to ...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-007-1061-5
更新日期:2007-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:This study was aimed at the evaluation of the relationship between genetic polymorphisms of catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) (rs4680:A > G-Val158Met, rs6269:A > G, rs4633:C > T, rs4818:C > G) and pain sensitivity after lumbar discectomy. METHODS:All patients had one-level symptomatic disc herniation from...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-013-1895-6
更新日期:2014-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:We present the results of the visualisation of radial oxygen gradients in rats' cortices and their potential use in neurocritical management. METHODS:PO₂ maps of the cortex of ten sedated, intubated and controlled ventilated Wistar rats were obtained with a camera (SensiMOD, PCO, Kelheim, Germany). Those pictu...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-010-0777-4
更新日期:2010-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:We compared the electrode positions of subthalamic nucleus (STN) deep brain stimulation (DBS) estimated at the immediate postoperative period with those estimated 6 months after surgery. METHODS:Brain CT scans were taken immediately and 6 months after bilateral STN DBS in 53 patients with Parkinson's disease...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-010-0771-x
更新日期:2010-12-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-020-04523-2
更新日期:2020-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:There is no universal management protocol concerning invasive malignant tumors of the scalp with bone and dura mater invasion. The aims of this study were to report and discuss our experience in the management of these forms of tumors. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed all consecutive patients of microsur...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-020-04525-0
更新日期:2020-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::A rare case of primary cerebral abscess due to Nocardia asteroides, and its surgical removal, are described. Postoperative meningitis caused by the same fungi was succesfully cured with sulphadiazine and cycloserine. The nocardial disease, its neurological complications, and therapy are reviewed. ...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/BF01401932
更新日期:1977-01-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s00701-020-04546-9
更新日期:2021-01-01 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
pub_type: 历史文章,杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-010-0633-6
更新日期:2010-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::We report the case of a large osteoblastoma arising in the frontal bone of a 20-year-old female. The lesion was first noted after a fall, and grew steadily in size following further head injury during pregnancy. Initial plain radiography demonstrated an area of radiolucency, with subsequent cross-sectional imaging rev...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-016-3024-9
更新日期:2017-02-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s00701-012-1447-5
更新日期:2012-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::The case is described of a 52 year old patient admitted for acauda equina compression syndrome (flaccid paraplegia of the lower limbs, bilateral lumbar and sciatic pains, urinary incontinence) of rapid onset and due to narrowing of the lumbar canal from tabetic arthropathy. These vertebral manifestations occur in a lo...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/BF01405747
更新日期:1976-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Microvascular decompression (MVD) has come to stay as an effective way of treating hemifacial spasm. But it remains to be seen how much each of the electrophysiological monitoring techniques (intra-operative) are contributing to its increased efficacy. Their role as indicators for re-exploration or recurrence is to be...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s007010170091
更新日期:2001-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The paper deals with the possibility of applying linear control theory and the theory of statistical dynamics to the complex and quantitative analysis of electroencephalographic records. The aim is to specify signals in the brain environment, in particular sources, speed and direction of signals, and the determination...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1976-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::We describe two cases of clinical and radiographic vasospasm after transsphenoidal resection of a craniopharyngioma. We review the literature on the association of vasospasm and craniopharyngioma and examine management options. Given the lack of evidence for the optimal management of these patients, treatment in conco...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-016-2956-4
更新日期:2016-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Between 1979 and 1989, 7 patients were admitted, with cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVM) and associated aneurysms (7% of the AVM patients and 2% of the aneurysm patients admitted during the same period). 6 of these patients were admitted because of an intracranial haemorrhage (in 3 of them the AVM, angiographi...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/BF01405792
更新日期:1990-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Gamma Knife radiosurgery (GKRS) inverse dose planning is currently far from competing effectively with the quality of dose planning developed by experienced experts. A new inverse planning (IP) method based on « efficient convex optimization algorithms » is proposed, providing high-quality dose plans in real...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-020-04695-x
更新日期:2021-01-05 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
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/BF01411992
更新日期:1997-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Early recognition of emerging delayed neurological deficits (DND) in patients after subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) is not always possible by transcranial Doppler sonography. Aim of this study was to investigate a) whether determination of blood flow velocities in deep cerebral basal veins can predict DND in ...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s007010170033
更新日期:2001-08-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析,评审
doi:10.1007/s00701-017-3124-1
更新日期:2017-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::The long-term outcome in 26 patients following operation of intracranial saccular aneurysms before the age of twenty is presented. The duration of follow-up ranged from 4 to 33 years (mean 14 years). The oldest patient is now 51 years old. 19 patients (73%) made a complete or good recovery with resumption of normal li...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/BF01476214
更新日期:1985-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:In low-grade glioma (LGG) surgery, intraoperative differentiation between tumor and most likely tumor-free brain tissue can be challenging. Intraoperative ultrasound can facilitate tumor resection. The aim of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of linear array ultrasound in comparison to conventional in...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-014-2314-3
更新日期:2015-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Surgical treatment of giant clinoidal meningiomas remains a challenging task for neurosurgeons. Here, we present details of the surgical techniques for the dissection of encased perforators. METHODS:The dissection of encased perforators is summarized as follows: (1) split the tumor above the encased arterie...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-013-1750-9
更新日期:2013-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The retrolabyrinthine and transcrusal approaches (RLA and TCA, respectively) are the two most often used posterior transpetrosal approaches that are used to treat lesions in the retrochiasmatic region. Endoscopes are increasingly used in neurosurgical practice. To determine whether a difference exists betwee...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-016-2733-4
更新日期:2016-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Among 64 patients with hemifacial spasm (HFS) and 60 with trigeminal neuralgia (TN) treated by microvascular decompression (MVD), repeated MVD performed on 3 cases with HFS resulted in the absence of spasm in all cases. In 7 cases with TN, this technique resulted in complete remission in 2, recurrence in 3, and no pai...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/BF01400583
更新日期:1992-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Toward the end of the nineteenth century, it was Gowers, Horsley and Macewen who first reported successful surgical procedures for the treatment of subdural extramedullary tumors. Following this, Church and Eisendrath as well as Putnam and Warren reported unsuccessful attempts to treat subpial spinal patho...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 传,历史文章,杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-014-2192-8
更新日期:2014-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Leptomeningeal cysts are commonly seen in children usually following trauma and associated with bulging leptomeninges at the site of fracture. Intradiploic leptomeningeal cyst is an important differential for an expansile lytic lesion in the bony calvarium especially in a patient with a previous history of trauma. Her...
journal_title:Acta neurochirurgica
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00701-015-2660-9
更新日期:2016-02-01 00:00:00