"Target bypass": a method for preoperative targeting of a recipient artery in superficial temporal artery-to-middle cerebral artery anastomoses.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to develop an embolization material of hollow fiber combined with gelatin hydrogel for the controlled release of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF). We examined feasibility of the material in embolization healing aneurysm by bFGF-induced tissue organization. METHODS:An aneu...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kawakami O,Miyamoto S,Hatano T,Yamada K,Hashimoto N,Tabata Y

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine whether embryonic central nervous system transplants assisted cut dorsal root axons of adult rats to regenerate into the spinal cord. METHODS:Rats received transplants of embryonic spinal cord, hippocampus, or neocortex into dorsal quadrant cavities aspirated in the lum...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Itoh Y,Mizoi K,Tessler A

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although various strategies for prevention of brain disease have been implemented, no substance has been found to be advantageous for prophylaxis against brain injury. OBJECTIVE:While previous work in our laboratory and others have shown positive effects using the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DH...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Mills JD,Hadley K,Bailes JE

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of bone morphogenetic proteins for fusion augmentation in spine surgery has increased dramatically in recent years. Information is continually emerging regarding the effectiveness and safety profile of these compounds. OBJECTIVE:We have noted an increased incidence in sterile seroma formation and pa...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Garrett MP,Kakarla UK,Porter RW,Sonntag VK

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intraoperative electrocorticography (ECoG) has been utilized in patients with tumor-associated seizures; however, its effectiveness for seizure control remains controversial. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate clinical outcomes in pediatric patients undergoing lesionectomy with or without ECoG. METHODS:Patients undergo...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Robertson FC,Ullrich NJ,Manley PE,Al-Sayegh H,Ma C,Goumnerova LC

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endovascular coil embolization of ruptured aneurysms is performed under general anesthesia at most centers for perceived improved image quality and patient safety. OBJECTIVE:To report the feasibility of and outcomes associated with endovascular treatment of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) patients with ruptur...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kan P,Jahshan S,Yashar P,Orion D,Webb S,Siddiqui AH,Hopkins LN,Levy EI

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pediatric aneurysms are rare and complex to treat. Long-term angiographic and clinical data after microsurgical or endovascular therapies are lacking. OBJECTIVE:To study the clinical and radiographic outcomes in aneurysms in pediatric patients treated with microsurgery. METHODS:Between 1989 and 2005, 48 pa...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kakarla UK,Beres EJ,Ponce FA,Chang SW,Deshmukh VR,Bambakidis NC,Zabramski JM,Spetzler RF

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although in the developed world the intracranial pressure (ICP) monitor is considered the standard of care for patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), its usefulness to direct treatment decisions has never been tested rigorously. OBJECTIVE:The primary focus was to conduct a high-quality, randomiz...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Chesnut RM,Temkin N,Carney N,Dikmen S,Pridgeon J,Barber J,Celix JM,Chaddock K,Cherner M,Hendrix T,Lujan S,Machamer J,Petroni G,Rondina C,Videtta W

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:Nimodipine is commonly used to improve neurological outcomes after subarachnoid hemorrhage. Although nimodipine reportedly has high specificity for the cerebral vasculature, adverse systemic effects such as hypotension have been described. This case report describes a patient with traumatic sub...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Devlin JW,Coplin WM,Murry KR,Rengachary SS,Wilson RF

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A standard top-loading lumbar pedicle screw-rod system is compared with a pedicle screw-plate system with smaller-diameter screws, more medial entry, and lower profile to assess the relative stability, strength, and resistance to fatigue of the 2 systems. METHODS:Seven human cadaveric specimens were studied ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Crawford NR,Doğan S,Yüksel KZ,Villasana-Ramos O,Soto-Barraza JC,Sawa AG,Porter RW,Marciano FF,Theodore N

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate the technique of stereotactic microsurgical endoscopic removal of intraventricular tumors or colloid cysts assisted by intraoperative computed tomography. METHODS:We adapted a tubular "ventriculoport" for stereotactic insertion of an endoscope into the ventricle. This facilitated microsurgical...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Harris AE,Hadjipanayis CG,Lunsford LD,Lunsford AK,Kassam AB

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Motor cortex stimulation (MCS) is routinely used for the treatment of chronic neuropathic pain but its effect on quality of life remains uncertain. OBEJCTIVE:To systematically review the published literature on MCS and quality of life and report the effects of this therapy in a series of patients prospectiv...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Parravano DC,Ciampi DA,Fonoff ET,Monaco B,Navarro J,Yeng LT,Teixeira MJ,Hamani C

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case is reported of an arteriovenous malformation in the left motor speech area which was successfully excised without aphasia in a right-handed man. Preoperative sodium amobarbital carotid infusion testing demonstrated that the patient had right hemisphere dominance for speech. A review of the literature suggests t...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Close RA,O'Keefe AM,Buchheit WA

更新日期：1977-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the advent of magnetic resonance imaging, there has been renewed interest in disorders of cortical migration in the cause of focal epilepsy. The function of dysplastic cortex is poorly understood. We report a 46-year-old woman in whom this was assessed by intraoperative stimulation. This left-handed patient had ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Leblanc R,Robitaille Y,Andermann F,Ptito A

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Elderly patients with glioblastoma have an especially poor prognosis; optimizing their medical and surgical care remains of paramount importance. OBJECTIVE:To investigate patient and treatment characteristics of elderly vs nonelderly patients and develop an algorithm to predict elderly patients' survival. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Flanigan PM,Jahangiri A,Kuang R,Truong A,Choi S,Chou A,Molinaro AM,McDermott MW,Berger MS,Aghi MK

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have demonstrated that omitting the routine use of adjuvant whole-brain radiation therapy for patients with newly diagnosed brain metastases may be a reasonable first-line strategy. Retrospective evidence suggests that fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (fSRT) may have a lower level of to...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Ammirati M,Kshettry VR,Lamki T,Wei L,Grecula JC

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty patients who underwent early aneurysm surgery--that is, surgery within 72 hours after rupture--underwent further follow-up examination including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain and a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment. Significant statistical correlation between tissue loss as seen on a l...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Romner B,Sonesson B,Ljunggren B,Brandt L,Säveland H,Holtås S

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND IMPORTANCE:As a consequence of the increased use of endovascular coiling of intracranial aneurysms, a growing number of case reports on complications are being reported. This article presents a case with a previously undescribed complication of coil treatment: a reactive, noninfectious process after coil...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： König M,Bakke SJ,Scheie D,Sorteberg W,Meling TR

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The surgical strategies and outcomes for 70 patients operated on for tuberculum sellae meningioma were analyzed retrospectively. The analysis was based on factors that probably determined the difficulties encountered during surgery, assisted in predicting the extent of resectability, and helped in predicting ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Goel A,Muzumdar D,Desai KI

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A neoplastic cerebral aneurysm from lung cancer is an extremely rare occurrence despite its high metastatic potential to the brain. We report a neoplastic cerebral aneurysm from small-cell lung carcinoma that caused an intracerebral hematoma. A 63-year-old man underwent an urgent craniotomy for a massive intracerebral...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Murata J,Sawamura Y,Takahashi A,Abe H,Saitoh H

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent advances in electronics and microprocessors have enabled the development of a compact portable cerebral blood flow (CBF) machine capable of being transported to the patient's bedside. We have used such a device, the Novo Cerebrograph 2a, during the past 7 months on a regular basis in the day to day management o...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Rosenstein J,Suzuki M,Symon L,Redmond S

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We describe a case of sickle cell anemia and multiple intracranial aneurysms and review the English-language-reported cases of sickle cell disease associated with intracranial aneurysms proven angiographically or by autopsy, to assess whether there are associations with aneurysm multiplicity and sites of aneu...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Preul MC,Cendes F,Just N,Mohr G

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven cases of frontotemporosphenoid meningioma are reported. The principles of the orbitofrontomalar approach and of reconstruction of the orbital cone and of the frontomalar region with an orbitotemporal prop are discussed. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Pellerin P,Lesoin F,Dhellemmes P,Donazzan M,Jomin M

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical and surgical graduate medical education has historically used a halstedian approach of "see one, do one, teach one." Increased public demand for safety, quality, and accountability in the setting of regulated resident work hours and limited resources is driving the development of innovative educational tools. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Singh H,Kalani M,Acosta-Torres S,El Ahmadieh TY,Loya J,Ganju A

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:These experiments were done to develop techniques to expose and manipulate the spinal cord in fetal rats, techniques that could be used to study spinal cord regeneration and transplantation. Adequate maternal anesthesia required a mixture of acepromazine-ketamine supplemented by thiopental. Fetal rats were operated on...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Albright L

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We subtotally removed nine pediatric central gliomas (five brain stem and four thalamic) with the Cavitron ultrasonic surgical aspirator (CUSA). Greater than 70% of the tumor was removed in eight of the nine cases. Evoked potentials were monitored during six of the operations. Of the six children who were operated on ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Albright AL,Sclabassi RJ

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Multilevel anterior decompressive procedures for cervical spondylotic myelopathy or ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament may be associated with a high incidence of neurological morbidity, construct failure, and pseudoarthrosis. We theorized that laminectomy and stabilization of the cervical spi...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Houten JK,Cooper PR

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has become routine for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. Because both of these disorders are common in patients older than the age of 60, neurosurgeons are likely to encounter increasing numbers of patients who require DBS surgery but who already have anot...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： De Los Reyes K,Chandrasekhar SS,Tagliati M,Alterman R

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Positron emission computed tomographic (PECT) scanning studies have demonstrated that high grade gliomas exhibit increased 2-[18F]fluoro-2-deoxyglucose (18FDG) uptake compared to cerebral white matter and low grade gliomas. Hexokinase catalyzes the phosphorylation of glucose, as well as 18FDG and 2-deoxyglucose (2DG),...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Graham JF,Cummins CJ,Smith BH,Kornblith PL

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In rare cases, space-occupying pseudoarthrotic clavicular nonunion causes symptomatic brachial plexus compression. The surgical treatment of clavicular pseudoarthrosis has been extensively reported in the literature. This article reports our experience of a definitive treatment strategy using free vascularize...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Krishnan KG,Mucha D,Gupta R,Schackert G

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00