Intraoperative ventricular puncture during supraorbital craniotomy via an eyebrow incision. Technical note.

abstract：:Peroneal neuropathy has been observed in starvation, anorexia, and other situations of extreme weight loss. The authors report a case in which sequential bilateral peroneal neuropathies developed after successful bariatric surgery resulting in a weight loss of 114 lbs over 12 months. The diagnosis was confirmed using ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Elias WJ,Pouratian N,Oskouian RJ,Schirmer B,Burns T

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of patient-related factors, extent of surgery, and adjuvant therapy on survival in children presenting with intracranial ependymoma. METHODS:Between 1980 and 1999, 83 children (mean age 36 months) underwent surgery for intracranial ependymomas. Complete resect...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： van Veelen-Vincent ML,Pierre-Kahn A,Kalifa C,Sainte-Rose C,Zerah M,Thorne J,Renier D

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The dura mater has 2 dural layers: the endosteal layer (outer layer), which is firmly attached to the bone, and the meningeal layer (inner layer), which directly covers the brain. These 2 dural layers join together in the middle temporal fossa or the convexity and separate into the orbital, lateral sellar compar...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： François P,Travers N,Lescanne E,Arbeille B,Jan M,Velut S

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The association between arteriovenous malformations (AVM's) and aneurysms is well documented in the literature. However, a specific type of aneurysm, termed a "pedicle" aneurysm, has received little attention despite its role as a primary source of hemorrhage. The authors report four recent cases of patients with cere...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Perata HJ,Tomsick TA,Tew JM Jr

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Neck clipping or coil embolization cannot always achieve complete neck obstruction in wide-necked basilar artery (BA) bifurcation aneurysms. Clipping of the aneurysm body, leaving a small aneurysm rest, is one clipping method used for this kind of aneurysm to maintain the patency of the posterior cerebral arteri...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Tanaka Y,Kobayashi S,Hongo K,Tada T,Nagashima H,Kakizawa Y

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a unique case of subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by a traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the ophthalmic artery, which was successfully treated with coil embolization. Clinical and imaging features, as well as the relevant literature, are described. ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Hopkins JK,Shaibani A,Ali S,Khawar S,Parkinson R,Futterer S,Russell EJ,Getch C

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Although it is known that intersurgeon variability in offering elective surgery can have major consequences for patient morbidity and healthcare spending, data addressing variability within neurosurgery are scarce. The authors performed a prospective peer review study of randomly selected neurosurgery cases i...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Ramayya AG,Chen HI,Marcotte PJ,Brem S,Zager EL,Osiemo B,Piazza M,Sharma N,McClintock SD,Schuster JM,Ali ZS,Connolly P,Heuer GG,Grady MS,Kung DK,Ozturk AK,O'Rourke DM,Malhotra NR

更新日期：2019-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVEBlood vessel tortuosity may play an important role in the development of vessel abnormalities such as aneurysms. Currently, however, there are no studies analyzing the impact of brain blood vessel tortuosity on the risk of aneurysm formation. Therefore, the authors performed a computer-aided analysis of middl...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kliś KM,Krzyżewski RM,Kwinta BM,Stachura K,Moskała M,Tomaszewski KA

更新日期：2018-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to evaluate the role of two sets of growth factors, platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) and transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta), in the induction and maintenance of glial tumors and their phenotypic expression. Explants from eight malignant tumors, five benign tumors, and two nontumo...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Mapstone TB

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this report, the authors describe three patients with malignant gliomas who experienced paroxysmal neurological symptoms triggered by standing. The symptoms were attributed to acute elevations of intracranial pressure, an uncommon phenomenon called "plateau waves." In each instance, the attacks occurred despite the...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Watling CJ,Cairncross JG

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The prognosis of recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) remains unsatisfactory. The authors conducted a Phase II study of ifosfamide, carboplatin, and etoposide (ICE) for a first recurrence of GBM to determine whether it prolonged a patient's good-quality life. METHODS:This trial was an open-label, single-cent...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Aoki T,Mizutani T,Nojima K,Takagi T,Okumura R,Yuba Y,Ueba T,Takahashi JA,Miyatake S,Nozaki K,Taki W,Matsutani M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Resection of brain tumors has been shown to increase patient survival. The extent of the possible resection, however, depends on whether the tumor has invaded brain regions important for motor, sensory, or cognitive processes and whether the brain tissue surrounding the tumor maintains its functional role. The g...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Amiez C,Kostopoulos P,Champod AS,Collins DL,Doyon J,Del Maestro R,Petrides M

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The prevalence of deformational, or positional, plagiocephaly has increased during the last decade. Treatments vary among centers, ranging from expectant management to orthotic helmet therapy to craniofacial remodeling. This management variability is partially due to a lack of objective methods with which to mea...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Zonenshayn M,Kronberg E,Souweidane MM

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracranial arteriovenous malformations (AVM's) have been classified as pure pial, pure dural, and mixed pial and dural. Dural AVM's are relatively uncommon, with 377 cases documented up to 1990. These lesions were believed to be situated within the walls of the sinuses, but during the last decade researchers discove...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Malik GM,Mahmood A,Mehta BA

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Surgery for subdural hematoma (SDH) is a commonly performed neurosurgical procedure. This study identifies patient characteristics associated with adverse outcomes and prolonged length of stay (LOS) in patients who underwent surgical treatment for SDH. METHODS:All patients in the American College of Surgeons...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Lukasiewicz AM,Grant RA,Basques BA,Webb ML,Samuel AM,Grauer JN

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:There is increasing evidence that simulation provides high-quality, time-effective training in an era of resident duty-hour restrictions. Simulation may also permit trainees to acquire key skills in a safe environment, important in a specialty such as neurosurgery, where technical error can result in devastating...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kirkman MA,Ahmed M,Albert AF,Wilson MH,Nandi D,Sevdalis N

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present a retrospective analysis of the management of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in neurosurgical patients at the Massachusetts General Hospital from January, 1978, through June, 1982. There were 44 cases of DVT and 13 cases of PE. Management modalities included observation only...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Swann KW,Black PM,Baker MF

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors have developed an extended transsphenoidal approach with submucosal posterior ethmoidectomy for resection of tumors located in the cavernous sinus or the suprasellar region that are difficult to remove via the conventional transsphenoidal approach. Surgery was performed using this approach in 14 patients w...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Frank G,Pasquini E,Mazzatenta D

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) are at risk for the development of cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). The authors report a case of a spontaneously regressing cerebral AVM in a patient with HHT. The lesion was diagnosed on the basis of findings on screening magnetic resonance imaging...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Leung KM,Agid R,terBrugge K

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Several methods are used for stereotactically guided implantation of electrodes into the subthalamic nucleus (STN) for continuous high-frequency stimulation in the treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD). The authors present a stereotactic magnetic resonance (MR) method relying on three-dimensional (3D) T1-weighte...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Bejjani BP,Dormont D,Pidoux B,Yelnik J,Damier P,Arnulf I,Bonnet AM,Marsault C,Agid Y,Philippon J,Cornu P

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author, who was editor of the Journal of Neurosurgery from 1975 to 1985, recalls the history of the journal during the 15 hears beginning in 1965, when Dr. Louise Eisenhardt resigned as its first editor. In an addendum, he presents some thoughts on the future of neurosurgery and the role the journal should play in...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Schwartz HG

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:It is known that the spinal cord can sustain traumatic injury without associated injury of the spinal column in some conditions, such as a flexible spinal column or preexisting narrowed spinal canal. The purpose of this study was to characterize the clinical features and to understand the mechanisms in cases of ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Bhatoe HS

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Detachable platinum coils are widely used in the endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms. The use of coil placement produces a higher incidence of aneurysm recurrence compared with surgical clipping. To reduce the incidence of recurrence by promoting clot organization, the authors designed a platinum co...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Toma N,Imanaka-Yoshida K,Takeuchi T,Matsushima S,Iwata H,Yoshida T,Taki W

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective study of 100 patients undergoing discectomy was carried out. The neurological findings were documented preoperatively and at 1 month and 1 year postoperatively. The clinical and radiological data were analyzed with respect to significant associations. There were no complications. At a minimum of 1 year p...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Weir BK

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Surgery in the insular region is considered challenging because of its vascular relationships, the proximity of functional structures, and its deep location in the sylvian fissure. The authors report the incidence and consequences of ischemic lesions after operculoinsular corticectomy for refractory epilepsy. M...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Finet P,Nguyen DK,Bouthillier A

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Delayed vasospasm is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Proteomic therapeutics offers a new modality in which biologically active proteins or peptides are transduced into cells via covalent linkage to cell permeant peptides (CPPs). The hypothesis of this study was...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Furnish EJ,Brophy CM,Harris VA,Macomson S,Winger J,Head GA,Shaver EG

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traumatic acute subdural hematoma remains one of the most lethal of all head injuries. Since 1981, it has been strongly held that the critical factor in overall outcome from acute subdural hematoma is timing of operative intervention for clot removal; those operated on within 4 hours of injury may have mortality rates...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Wilberger JE Jr,Harris M,Diamond DL

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, the authors performed deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subgenual anterior cingulate cortex (SACC) in a patient with a history of bipolar disorder. After a right thalamic stroke, intractable depression without mood elevation or a mixed state developed in this patient. He underwent bilateral SACC DBS a...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： McNab JA,Voets NL,Jenkinson N,Squier W,Miller KL,Goodwin GM,Aziz TZ

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Transsphenoidal surgery is advocated as the first-line management of growth hormone (GH)-secreting adenomas. Although disease control is defined by strict criteria for biochemical remission, the length of follow-up needed is not well defined in literature. In this report, the authors present their long-term r...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Asha MJ,Takami H,Velasquez C,Oswari S,Almeida JP,Zadeh G,Gentili F

更新日期：2019-10-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiograms obtained prior to treatment in 53 cases of deep-seated cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVM's) were retrospectively analyzed with particular attention to the topography of the AVM nidus and the venous drainage. The location of the lesion was determined by a combination of angiography and computerized t...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Viñuela F,Nombela L,Roach MR,Fox AJ,Pelz DM

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00