Spontaneous infected pneumatocoele secondary to chronic otitis media.

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

authors： Sáenz Lope E,Crespo Guiterrez D

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There are divergent opinions about the prognostic value of the extent of surgery and of different histological subtypes in supratentorial astrocytomas WHO grade II. METHODS:We reviewed 75 consecutive patients (36 females, 39 males) with supratentorial astrocytomas WHO grade II (59 primary and 16 recurrent tu...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Peraud A,Ansari H,Bise K,Reulen HJ

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As the volume of scientific publications increases, the rate of retraction of published papers is also likely to increase. In the present study, we report the characteristics of retracted papers from clinical neurosurgery and allied clinical and basic science specialties. METHODS:Retracted papers were ident...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Madhugiri VS,Nagella AB,Uppar AM

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myelocystoceles are rare lesions. Rarer still are thoracic myelocystoceles. Two patients with thoracic myelocystoceles are being reported. The first patient presented with swelling in the thoracic region with paraplegia and incontinence. MR with MR myelography revealed the malformation to be a thoracic myelocystocele....

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Muthukumar N

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In defensive medicine, practice is motivated by legal rather than medical reasons. Previous studies have analyzed the correlation between perceived medico-legal risk and defensive behavior among neurosurgeons in the United States, Canada, and South Africa, but not yet in Europe. The aim of this study is to ex...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Yan SC,Hulsbergen AFC,Muskens IS,van Dam M,Gormley WB,Broekman MLD,Smith TR

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We present a unique example of an intra-sellar schwannoma co-existing with a growth hormone (GH)-secreting pituitary adenoma. METHOD AND FINDINGS:The patient presented with acromegaly and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed an intra-sellar mass. The tumour was totally resected via a sub-labial trans-s...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Koutourousiou M,Seretis A,Kontogeorgos G

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The de novo development of an aneurysm in an previously normal artery is an uncommon event. We describe a patient who developed a de novo bleeding aneurysm of the basilar artery in the three weeks following the surgical removal of a large cerebellar AVM. METHOD-FINDINGS: A 48-year-old man suddenly developed ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Brock S,Giombini S,Ciceri E

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ventro-lateral thalamus is the stereotactic target of choice for severe intention tremor. Nevertheless, the optimal target area has remained controversial, and targeting of the subthalamic area has been suggested to be superior. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Eleven patients with disabling intention tremor of dif...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Hamel W,Herzog J,Kopper F,Pinsker M,Weinert D,Müller D,Krack P,Deuschl G,Mehdorn HM

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spinal epidural arachnoid cysts (EAC) are rare and may present with myelopathy, which can be completely curable with surgery. The majority of investigators believe that the repairment of dural defect is important to treat EAC. However, the necessity of excising EACs remains controversial. The purpose of this...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Lee CH,Hyun SJ,Kim KJ,Jahng TA,Kim HJ

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A medullary cone metastasis from an adenocarcinoma of esophagus, and a solitary lumbar spinal nerve root metastasis from a breast carcinoma, gave rise to two cases of cauda equina syndrome. Muscle strength in the lower limbs improved postoperatively, while the disturbances of bladder, bowel, and pelvic floor function ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Mosdal C,Bang F

更新日期：1981-01-01 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：:The technical problems of surgery for anterior circle aneurysm have in large measure been solved. The problem of reduced perfusion to the brain which characterises the patient with aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage in a poor clinical condition demands more subtle physiological handling. It appears likely that mainte...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Symon L

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was conducted to investigate the usefulness of intracranial cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) volume measurement using MR-based methods in the management of patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). METHODS:The study group comprised 19 patients with NPH who showed a favorable outcome after ventr...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Tsunoda A,Mitsuoka H,Bandai H,Arai H,Sato K,Makita J

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysms are among the more challenging aneurysms for endovascular treatment. We report a contemporary 5-year experience with endovascular therapy for MCA aneurysms at a high-volume neurovascular center. METHODS:Review of prospectively maintained intracranial aneurysm database....

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Abla AA,Jahshan S,Kan P,Mokin M,Dumont TM,Eller JL,Snyder KV,Hopkins LN,Siddiqui AH,Levy EI

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To understand the clinicopathology features of leptomeningeal dissemination of malignant gliomas, a total of 157 consecutive patients treated between 1978 and 1989 were analysed. Twenty-two patients (14%) were judged to have dissemination. In 20 patients, the dissemination was diagnosed antemortem. Eleven patients had...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Arita N,Taneda M,Hayakawa T

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For gliomas, the goal of surgery is to maximise the extent of resection (EOR) while minimising the postoperative morbidity. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the benefits of a protocol developed for the surgical management of gliomas located in language areas, where tractography-integrated navigation...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Vassal F,Schneider F,Sontheimer A,Lemaire JJ,Nuti C

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 40 postmortem specimens the cervical posterior roots were examined under the surgical microscope, and intradural communicating fibres between neighbouring segments were demonstrated. The implications of these frequent variants for the diagnosis of prolapsed cervical discs are discussed. ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Perneczky A,Sunder-Plassmann M

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and malignant brain tumor in adults. Despite therapeutic advances, almost all patients eventually experience tumor recurrence. Leptomeningeal spread (LMS) is not a rare condition of recurrence. However, the standard management protocol of LMS has not been established. Th...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Noh JH,Lee MH,Kim WS,Lim DH,Kim ST,Kong DS,Nam DH,Lee JI,Seol HJ

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new case of hypothalamic hamartoma associated with precocious puberty is presented. After reviewing the literature, 23 other cases appeared. The ultrastructural study of the present case revealed common features with other hamartomatous lesions of the central nervous system and with the gangliogliomas. The data sugg...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Vaquero J,Carrillo R,Oya S,Martínez R,López R

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with intervertebral disc herniation undergo surgical removal of herniated disc material in cases of persisting symptoms and/or neurologic deficits. While motor deficits often prompt surgery, little is known about the optimal timing of surgery in these cases. The aim of this study was to prospectivel...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kögl N,Brawanski K,Girod PP,Petr O,Thomé C

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intact aneurysms of the carotid siphon at the point of take-off of the posterior communicating artery may exhibit orbital pain, whether associated with oculomotor palsy or not as a warning symptom prior to rupture. In order to explain this symptom the hypothesis of a sensory pathway within the third cranial nerve, whi...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Lanzino G,Andreoli A,Tognetti F,Limoni P,Calbucci F,Bortolami R,Lucchi ML,Callegari E,Testa C

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present an extremely rare complication after ventriculoperitoneal shunting. The peritoneal tube migrated into the stomach 8 months after the operation and patient presented with gastric bleeding. ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Cheng JY,Lo WC,Liang HH,Kun IH

更新日期：2007-12-01 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：:Anterior spinal decompression and fusion was used as the primary treatment for thoracolumbar fractures in eleven patients with neurological deficits. Each patient achieved stability by interbody fusion. Significant progressive kyphosis did not occur. No patients with a complete neurological deficit was improved by ope...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Young B,Brooks WH,Tibbs PA

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pituitary apoplexy is a rare and life-threatening complication occurring in 0.6-10.5% of all cases of pituitary adenomas. Although the association between pituitary apoplexy and visual dysfunction has been recognized for a long time, the optimal management of this problem still remains controversial. The pur...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Turgut M,Ozsunar Y,Başak S,Güney E,Kir E,Meteoğlu I

更新日期：2010-05-01 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

authors： Cantore GP,Gambacorta D

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The frontal bridging vein, which is the venous drainage route of the frontal cortex into the superior sagittal sinus (SSS), sometimes poses an obstacle in the anterior interhemispheric approach during surgery for anterior cerebral artery aneurysms. Although severe complications including venous infarction or...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Ohara K,Inoue T,Ono H,Kiyofuji S,Tamura A,Saito I

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevention of cerebral vasospasm with OKY-046, an imidazole derivative and a thromboxane synthetase inhibitor, was studied co-operatively at ten neurosurgical services. Intravenous administrations of 2, 5 or 10 mu/kg/minute of OKY-046 were given continuously from the earliest possible day to the 14th SAH-day to 82...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Suzuki S,Iwabuchi T,Tanaka T,Kanayama S,Ottomo M,Hatanaka M,Aihara H

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic subdural haematomas (cSDHs) have shown an increasing incidence in an ageing population over the last 20 years, while unacceptable recurrence rates of up to 30 % persist. The recurrence rate of cSDH seems to be related to the excessive neoangiogenesis in the parietal membrane, which is mediated via va...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Schaumann A,Klene W,Rosenstengel C,Ringel F,Tüttenberg J,Vajkoczy P

更新日期：2016-11-01 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