Theodore Brown Rasmussen (1910-2002): epilepsy surgeon, scientist, and teacher.

abstract：OBJECT:The aim of this study was to assess long-term clinical outcomes in patients who underwent Gamma Knife surgery (GKS) with a low margin dose-14 Gy or less-to treat vestibular schwannoma (VS) unrelated to neurofibromatosis Type II. METHODS:Between December 1994 and December 2001, 200 patients with VSs underwent GK...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Sun S,Liu A

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is widely used for the clinical treatment of various human diseases. Recent studies have demonstrated that low-energy ESWT upregulates the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and promotes angiogenesis and functional recovery in myocardial infarction an...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Yamaya S,Ozawa H,Kanno H,Kishimoto KN,Sekiguchi A,Tateda S,Yahata K,Ito K,Shimokawa H,Itoi E

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe a case of subarachnoid hemorrhage from moyamoya-like vessels associated with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in a 44-year-old Hispanic man who presented with severe headache. The AVM was located in the left parietal lobe and the ipsilateral middle cerebral artery was occluded. Although the pat...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Fassett DR,Schloesser PE,Couldwell WT

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical studies with transcranial Doppler suggest that the pulsatility of the flow velocity (FV) waveform increases when the distal cerebrovascular resistance (CVR) increases. To clarify this relationship, the authors studied animal models in which the resistance may be decreased in a controlled manner by an increase...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Czosnyka M,Richards HK,Whitehouse HE,Pickard JD

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Melanocytomas are rare tumors of the central nervous system that are believed to arise from leptomeningeal melanocytes. A young girl presented with a contrast-enhancing cystic mass in the temporal horn of the left lateral ventricle. Microsurgical resection of a black-colored vascular tumor supplied by the anterior cho...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Tandon N,O'Neill TJ,Vollmer DG,Wang M

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Proper screening, management, and follow-up of Grade 1 and 2 blunt carotid artery injuries (BCIs) remains controversial. These low-grade BCIs were analyzed to define their natural history and establish a rational management plan based on lesion progression and cerebral infarction. METHODS:A retrospective review...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Scott WW,Sharp S,Figueroa SA,Eastman AL,Hatchette CV,Madden CJ,Rickert KL

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tissue acidosis is believed to be a key element in ischemic injury of neural tissue. The goal of this study was to determine whether persisting postischemic acidosis or the extent of acidosis would affect metabolic recovery following an ischemic event. Intracellular pH (pHi), adenosine triphosphate, phosphocreatine, a...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Hoffman TL,LaManna JC,Pundik S,Selman WR,Whittingham TS,Ratcheson RA,Lust WD

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One major risk of intraoperative stimulation mapping is the production of stimulation-evoked seizures. Cold Ringer's lactate solution was applied directly to the irritated cortex in 22 patients with stimulation-induced seizures that occurred during intraoperative brain mapping procedures. The irrigation rapidly and re...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Sartorius CJ,Berger MS

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recombinant gamma-interferon (2 mg/sq m) was administered intravenously twice weekly in 8-week courses to 14 patients with recurrent gliomas. Computerized tomography (CT) evidence of response was seen in only one patient, and stabilization for 12 to 86 weeks was recorded in three. This was a disappointing result, part...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Mahaley MS Jr,Bertsch L,Cush S,Gillespie GY

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient is presented who had neck pain and transient episodes of visual-field defect followed by unconsciousness when he hyperextended his neck. Radiographic examination revealed atlantooccipital instability on flexion and extension views. Treatment by fusion of the occiput to C-2 resulted in relief of symptoms. ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Finney HL,Roberts TS

更新日期：1978-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The concept of the flow-diverter stent (FDS) is to induce aneurysmal thrombosis while preserving the patency of the parent vessel and any covered branches. In some circumstances, it is impossible to avoid dangerously covering small branches, such as the anterior choroidal artery (AChA), with the stent. In this p...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Neki H,Caroff J,Jittapiromsak P,Benachour N,Mihalea C,Ikka L,Moret J,Spelle L

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Posterior fossa arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are relatively uncommon and often difficult to treat. The authors present their experience with multimodality treatment of 76 posterior fossa AVMs, with an emphasis on Spetzler-Martin Grades III-V AVMs. METHODS:Seventy-six patients with posterior fossa AVMs tre...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kelly ME,Guzman R,Sinclair J,Bell-Stephens TE,Bower R,Hamilton S,Marks MP,Do HM,Chang SD,Adler JR,Levy RP,Steinberg GK

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The authors have previously reported that the results of using cadaveric fibula and locking plate (CF/LP) fusion following anterior cervical discectomy (ACD) for cervical spondylotic radiculopathy and myelopathy are superior to those obtained using autologous iliac crest (AIC) grafts in the short term. The long-...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Shapiro S,Connolly P,Donnaldson J,Abel T

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two patients with painless hypertrophy of one calf had clinical and myelographic features compatible with an S-1 radiculopathy. Electromyographic studies revealed intermittent spontaneous discharges (bizarre repetitive potentials) in the affected extremity. Several patients have previously been described with S-1 radi...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Cooper WH,Ringel SP,Treihaft MM,Hall KA

更新日期：1985-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Cochlear neurons are inevitably exposed to traumatic stress during surgical removal of an acoustic neuroma; that event is an important cause of postoperative cochlear neuronal degeneration, with subsequent loss of spiral ganglion cells (SGCs). The object of this study was to investigate whether preoperative phar...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Sekiya T,Shimamura N,Hatayama T,Suzuki S

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:In this paper the authors aimed to provide information related to major and minor surgical and neurological complications encountered following stereoelectroencephalography and epilepsy surgery.Methods The authors performed a retrospective review of 491 and 1905 patients who underwent intracranial electrode impl...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Tanriverdi T,Ajlan A,Poulin N,Olivier A

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Dissections were performed in 100 fresh cadaver palms to determine the frequency with which superficial palmar communication between the median and ulnar nerves occurs and to what extent it might incur iatrogenic injury during endoscopic carpal tunnel release. METHODS:Superficial palmar communication between th...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Stancić MF,Mićović V,Potocnjak M

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lower-extremity pain and paresthesia have multiple origins. Early recognition of the symptoms of peripheral nerve entrapment leads to timely treatment and avoids the cost of unnecessary studies. The authors report on a case of superficial peroneal nerve syndrome resulting from nerve herniation through a fascial defect...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Yang LJ,Gala VC,McGillicuddy JE

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinal epidural hematomas (SEHs) are uncommon complications of traumatic injury to the spine. Emergency surgical evacuation is the standard treatment. Although it is recognized in the literature, the possibility of nonsurgical treatment of traumatic SEH is far from being codified. The authors report excellent outcomes...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： La Rosa G,d'Avella D,Conti A,Cardali S,La Torre D,Cacciola F,Longo M,Tomasello F

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Secondary operations for the removal of retained bone fragments have been performed in 116 of the 1133 casualties with craniocerebral missile wounds incurred in the war in Vietnam, 1967 to 1970. Various complications developed in 19 of these 116 casualties. Dehiscence of the wound occurred in eight patients, five of w...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Meirowsky AM

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Age-related norms for the regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF) response to Diamox (acetazolamide) were based on studies of 55 normal subjects at rest and on studies of 33 of these 55 normal subjects following an intravenous injection of Diamox (22 mg/kg). After the Diamox injection, rCBF increased at all locations meas...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Sullivan HG,Kingsbury TB 4th,Morgan ME,Jeffcoat RD,Allison JD,Goode JJ,McDonnell DE

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The aim of this study was to describe the application of a novel transarterial approach to curative embolization of complex intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs). This technique is particularly useful in patients harboring high-grade DAVFs with direct cortical venous drainage or for whom transvenous ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Nelson PK,Russell SM,Woo HH,Alastra AJ,Vidovich DV

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The accuracy of high-resolution ultrasound scans in detecting foreign bodies and hemorrhage within the brain was evaluated by comparison with computerized tomography (CT) scans and gross pathology. The test lesions were blood and foreign bodies consisting of bone, wood, and metal placed in the brain of an experimental...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Enzmann DR,Britt RH,Lyons B,Buxton TL,Wilson DA

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:To explore factors affecting the survival rate in patients with meningiomas, the authors used the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB), which includes tumors from approximately 1000 hospitals participating in the American College of Surgeons tumor registry program. METHODS:Analysis included over 9000 cases diagnose...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： McCarthy BJ,Davis FG,Freels S,Surawicz TS,Damek DM,Grutsch J,Menck HR,Laws ER Jr

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:All patients who underwent decompressive lumbar laminectomy in the Washtenaw County, Michigan metropolitan area during a 7-year period were studied for the purpose of defining long-term outcome, clinical correlations, and the need for subsequent fusion. Outcome was determined by questionnaire and physical examination ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Tuite GF,Stern JD,Doran SE,Papadopoulos SM,McGillicuddy JE,Oyedijo DI,Grube SV,Lundquist C,Gilmer HS,Schork MA

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Symptomatic cysts of the septum pellucidum are rare. Up to 1969, 17 published cases were considered to be symptomatic. In the case report here, a 9-week-old girl was hospitalized because of disproportionate progressive enlargement of the head, lumbar myelomeningocele, and a history of generalized seizures. A giant sep...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Garza-Mercado R

更新日期：1981-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Surgeries for CNS tumors are frequently performed by general neurosurgeons and by those who specialize in surgical neurooncology. Subspecialization in neurosurgical practice has become common and may improve patient morbidity and mortality rates. However, the potential benefits for patients of having their surge...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Khan UA,Bhavsar A,Asif H,Karabatsou K,Leggate JR,Sofat A,Kamaly-Asl ID

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study provides an objective assessment of the reliability of histological grading of astrocytoma specimens obtained using stereotactic biopsy. Pathological diagnosis of brain tumors provides an index of disease severity and guides clinical practice in their treatment. It also functions as the gold standard in ass...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Mittler MA,Walters BC,Stopa EG

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraventricular rupture of a colloid cyst is a rare phenomenon and has been proposed as a mechanism for sudden death in patients with colloid cysts. Imaging of a colloid cyst during rupture has been described in only one other instance. The authors report a highly unusual case of a 53-year-old man who presented with ...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Westwick HJ,Obaid S,Morin-Roy F,Champagne PO,Bouthillier A

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The aim of this study was to compare the effects of two different treatment protocols on physiological characteristics and outcome in patients with brain trauma. One protocol was primarily oriented toward reducing intracranial pressure (ICP), and the other primarily on maintaining cerebral perfusion pressure (CP...

journal_title：Journal of neurosurgery

authors： Howells T,Elf K,Jones PA,Ronne-Engström E,Piper I,Nilsson P,Andrews P,Enblad P

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00