Spinal epidural lipomatosis: a review of its causes and recommendations for treatment.

abstract：:The aim of this study is to review the clinical outcome of patients treated for spinal dural arteriovenous malformations and investigate the presence of pretreatment indicators of outcome after short- and midterm follow-up. The authors retrospectively reviewed the records of 65 consecutive patients treated either surg...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Cenzato M,Debernardi A,Stefini R,D'Aliberti G,Piparo M,Talamonti G,Coppini M,Versari P

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been increasing awareness that glioblastoma, which may seem histopathologically similar across many tumors, actually represents a group of molecularly distinct tumors. Emerging evidence suggests that cells even within the same tumor exhibit wide-ranging molecular diversity. Parallel to the discoveries of mol...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Aum DJ,Kim DH,Beaumont TL,Leuthardt EC,Dunn GP,Kim AH

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author addresses the issue of neurofibroma classification and implications for treatment. He emphasizes the importance of understanding that not all neurofibromas are the same and that the key differences between the types of neurofibromas involve which portions of the nerve sheath contribute to the distinctive be...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Riccardi VM

更新日期：2007-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Cysticercosis is the most common parasitic infection of the central nervous system. It infrequently affects the spine, but when it does, it can present with symptoms similar to other more common spinal diseases. The authors present a case of isolated intramedullary cysticercosis of the cervical spine and review the li...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Sheehan JP,Sheehan J,Lopes MB,Jane JA Sr

更新日期：2002-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Hypothalamic hamartomas (HHs) are devastating lesions causing refractory epilepsy, rage attacks, social ineptitude, and precocious puberty. Microsurgical and/or endoscopic resection offers an excellent risk/benefit profile for cure or improvement of epilepsy. METHODS:The authors reviewed a prospective database ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Wait SD,Abla AA,Killory BD,Nakaji P,Rekate HL

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECT There are a variety of surgical positions that provide optimal exposure of the dorsal lumbar spine. These include the prone, kneeling, knee-chest, knee-elbow, and lateral decubitus positions. All are positions that facilitate exposure of the spine. Each position, however, is associated with an array of unique c...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Shriver MF,Zeer V,Alentado VJ,Mroz TE,Benzel EC,Steinmetz MP

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Unruptured intracranial aneurysms are common incidental findings on brain imaging. Short-term follow-up for conservatively treated aneurysms is routinely performed in most cerebrovascular centers, although its clinical relevance remains unclear. In this study, the authors assessed the extent of growth as well...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Molenberg R,Aalbers MW,Metzemaekers JDM,Mazuri A,Luijckx GJ,Groen RJM,Uyttenboogaart M,van Dijk JMC

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) standardizes medical procedure coding for billing and reimbursement. Since adoption of CPT coding as the basis for the Medicare Fee Schedule (MFS) in 1992, CPT coding policies and policy changes have been influenced not only by medical necessity and customary practice, but also inc...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Bean JR

更新日期：2002-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The safety and effectiveness of osteogenic protein (OP)-1 putty (recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-7) in promoting fusion in complex spinal cases was studied in nine cases. METHODS:The authors prospectively evaluated nine patients requiring spinal fusion in whom there were medical risk factors that w...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Govender PV,Rampersaud YR,Rickards L,Fehlings MG

更新日期：2002-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary leiomyosarcoma of the central nervous system is rare and has been described both de novo and following temporally remote radiotherapy for a different unrelated malignancy. The authors report the case of a 42-year-old man in whom 60Co radiation treatment had been performed for an unknown primary mass in the bra...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Yeh DJ,Hessler RB,Lee MR

更新日期：2002-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper the author summarizes currently available surgical approaches to spinal syringomyelia that is unrelated to Chiari I malformation or hindbrain descent. Primary spinal syringomyelia is most commonly associated with spinal trauma but is also encountered as a sequela to intradural inflammatory processes (inf...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Batzdorf U

更新日期：2000-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The surgical management of intramedullary spinal cord ependymomas remains a formidable challenge amongst neurosurgeons because of the potential risk of surgical morbidity. From on an oncological perspective, complete resection-if technically feasible-should be the goal of surgery, since this can result in excellent lo...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Liu JK

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A common surgical complication of clipping aneurysms with a calcified neck is the calcified atheroma compromising the parent arteries after clipping the neck. Clips can slip downward at the calcified neck or cause calcified atheroma encroaching the parent arteries. This video demonstrates a reconstructive clip techniq...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： H Turkmani A,Day AL,Kim DH,Chen PR

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE Isolated acute subdural hematoma (aSDH) is increasing in older populations and so is the use of oral anticoagulant therapy (OAT). The dramatic increase of OAT-with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) as well as with conventional anticoagulants-is leading to changes in the care of patients who present with aSD...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Won SY,Dubinski D,Bruder M,Cattani A,Seifert V,Konczalla J

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance of a resorbable polylactide film in the sheep posterior spine in the presence of a combined laminectomy and durotomy defect. METHODS:A resorbable polylactide film was used to cover the combined defects in the eight sheep used in this study. Two surgical ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Klopp LS,Welch WC,Tai JW,Toth JM,Cornwall GB,Turner AS

更新日期：2004-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The potential advantages of a mini-open transforaminal interbody fusion (TLIF) operation are reduced blood loss, shorter length of stay, and less soft-tissue trauma compared to the standard open technique. Prior reports from our group and others have demonstrated successful outcomes using MIS techniques in lumbar fusi...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Amin BY,Tu TH,Mummaneni PV

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traumatic intracranial aneurysms are rare, occurring in fewer than 1% of patients with cerebral aneurysms. They can occur following blunt or penetrating head trauma and are more common in the pediatric population. Traumatic aneurysms can be categorized histologically as true, false, or mixed, with false aneurysms bein...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Larson PS,Reisner A,Morassutti DJ,Abdulhadi B,Harpring JE

更新日期：2000-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The authors investigated immunogene therapy for malignant glioma to determine whether its therapeutic efficacy could be improved. METHODS:Four groups of 203-glioma-bearing mice were treated with injections of phosphate-buffered saline, Semliki Forest virus (SFV)-LacZ, retrovirus vector DFG-interleukin (IL)-12, ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Yamanaka R,Zullo SA,Tanaka R,Ramsey J,Blaese M,Xanthopoulos KG

更新日期：2000-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Since its inception, one of the major issues in transsphenoidal surgery has been the adequate visualization of anatomical structures. As transsphenoidal surgery evolved, technical advancements improved the surgical view of the operative field and the orientation. The operating microscope replaced Cushing's headlight a...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Doglietto F,Prevedello DM,Jane JA Jr,Han J,Laws ER Jr

更新日期：2005-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The study of carotid artery occlusive disease interventions can be divided clinically into the treatment of asymptomatic and symptomatic diseases. Clinical trials that have studied or are currently studying asymptomatic disease include: the Carotid Artery Stenosis with Asymptomatic Narrowing Operation Versus Aspirin s...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Brennan JJ,Loftus CM

更新日期：1998-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The authors undertook a study to compare two intraoperative imaging modalities, low-field magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and a prototype of a three-dimensional (3D)-navigated ultrasonography in terms of imaging quality in lesion detection and intraoperative resection control. METHODS:Low-field MR imaging was u...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Tronnier VM,Bonsanto MM,Staubert A,Knauth M,Kunze S,Wirtz CR

更新日期：2001-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Incidental vertebral lesions on imaging of the spine are commonly encountered in clinical practice. Contributing factors include the aging population, the increasing prevalence of back pain, and increased usage of MR imaging. Additionally, refinements in CT and MR imaging have increased the number of demonstrable lesi...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Coumans JV,Walcott BP

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Acute traumatic subdural hematoma (atSDH) can be a life-threatening neurosurgical emergency that necessitates immediate evacuation. The elderly population can be particularly vulnerable to tearing bridging veins. The aim of this study was to evaluate inpatient morbidity and mortality, as well as predictors of...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Kerezoudis P,Goyal A,Puffer RC,Parney IF,Meyer FB,Bydon M

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Advancements in less invasive lateral retropleural/retroperitoneal approaches aim to address the limitation of posterolateral approaches and avoid complications associated with anterior open thoracotomy or thoracoabdominal approaches. METHODS:Consecutive patients treated with a mini-open lateral approach for...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Christiansen PA,Huang S,Smith JS,Shaffrey ME,Uribe JS,Yen CP

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The management of pediatric intraventricular tumors is highly dependent on identification of the tumor type. Choroid plexus papillomas, a common intraventricular tumor in children, can be difficult to distinguish radiographically from choroid plexus carcinomas and other common pediatric central nervous system (C...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Krieger MD,Panigrahy A,McComb JG,Nelson MD,Liu X,Gonzalez-Gomez I,Gilles F,Bluml S

更新日期：2005-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Global outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has forced healthcare systems worldwide to reshape their facilities and protocols. Although not considered the frontline specialty in managing COVID-19 patients, neurosurgical service and training were also significantly affected. This article f...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Suryaningtyas W,Wahyuhadi J,Turchan A,Subagio EA,Parenrengi MA,Apriawan T,Al Fauzi A,Bajamal AH

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypothalamic hamartomas (HHs) are developmental malformations associated with a range of neurological problems, including intractable seizures. There is increasing evidence of the epileptogenicity of the hamartoma and of the inhomogeneous distribution of the epileptic abnormalities within the malformation. The managem...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Marras CE,Rizzi M,Villani F,Messina G,Deleo F,Cordella R,Franzini A

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients taking antithrombotic agents are very common in neurosurgical practice. The perioperative management of these patients can be extremely challenging especially as newer agents, with poorly defined laboratory monitoring and reversal strategies, become more prevalent. This is especially true with emergent cases ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Kvint S,Schuster J,Kumar MA

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous interruption through surgical clip ligation is the gold standard treatment for ethmoidal dural arteriovenous fistula (e-dAVF). Their malignant natural history is attributable to the higher predilection for retrograde cortical venous drainage. This video illustrates an e-dAVF in a 70-year-old man with progressiv...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Cole TS,Gandhi S,Mascitelli JR,Hardesty D,Cavallo C,Lawton MT

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Choroid plexus tumors consist of papillomas and carcinomas. A variety of germline and somatic genetic changes have been demonstrated for each of these subtypes. In this paper, the authors summarize the current knowledge of the genetic bases of these tumors. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Kamaly-Asl ID,Shams N,Taylor MD

更新日期：2006-01-15 00:00:00