Determination of filling volumes in HydroCoil-treated aneurysms by using three-dimensional computerized tomography angiography.

abstract：OBJECT:Tumors of the lateral ventricle can be removed via two major approaches: the transcallosal or the transcortical route. The purpose of this study is to discuss the techniques and outcomes in transcortical surgery of tumors located in the lateral ventricle. METHODS:An experience with 29 consecutive lateral ventri...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Ellenbogen RG

更新日期：2001-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past century pituitary surgery has undergone multiple revolutions in surgical technique and technological advancements that have resulted in what is now recognized as modern transsphenoidal surgery. Although the procedure is well established in the current neurosurgical literature, the historical maze that le...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Gandhi CD,Post KD

更新日期：2001-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The COVID-19 pandemic has forced medical professionals throughout the world to adapt to the changing medical scenario. The objective of this survey was to assess the change in neurosurgical training in India following the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS:Between May 7, 2020, and May 16, 2020, a validated questionn...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Dash C,Venkataram T,Goyal N,Chaturvedi J,Raheja A,Singla R,Sardhara J,Gupta R

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Decompressive craniectomy is widely used to treat intracranial hypertension following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Two randomized trials are currently underway to further evaluate the effectiveness of decompressive craniectomy for TBI. Complications of this procedure have major ramifications on the risk-benefit balan...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Stiver SI

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:It is hypothesized that minimally invasive surgical techniques lead to fewer complications than open surgery for adult spinal deformity (ASD). The goal of this study was to analyze matched patient cohorts in an attempt to isolate the impact of approach on adverse events. METHODS:Two multicenter databases querie...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Uribe JS,Deukmedjian AR,Mummaneni PV,Fu KM,Mundis GM Jr,Okonkwo DO,Kanter AS,Eastlack R,Wang MY,Anand N,Fessler RG,La Marca F,Park P,Lafage V,Deviren V,Bess S,Shaffrey CI,International Spine Study Group.

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) presenting with epilepsy significantly impacts patient quality of life, and it should be considered very much a seizure disorder. Although hemorrhage prevention is the primary treatment aim of AVM surgery, seizure control should also be at the forefront of therapeutic management. Sever...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Soldozy S,Norat P,Yağmurlu K,Sokolowski JD,Sharifi KA,Tvrdik P,Park MS,Kalani MYS

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Considerable financial and human resources have been directed toward the emerging field of comparative effectiveness research (CER) in the US. Fundamentally, the concept of CER is so logical as to be almost self-evident; namely, that research regarding therapeutic strategies should go beyond efficacy and examine objec...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Marko NF,Weil RJ

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the case of a man in his 40s who suffered sudden collapse into a deep coma as a result of a ruptured arteriovenous malformation (AVM) feeding artery aneurysm within the lateral ventricle. The ruptured aneurysm was successfully treated with Onyx embolization of the feeding pedicle. The AVM and the feeding arter...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Walcott BP,Russin JJ,Babadjouni R,Mack WJ

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Anterior cervical discectomy (ACD) is an effective and safe treatment for nerve root or spinal cord compression caused by disc herniation or spondylosis. Cervical interbody fusion allows preservation of the physiological lordosis and stability of the cervical spine. Based on data reported in the literature, fusi...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Assietti R,Beretta F,Arienta C

更新日期：2002-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Cushing's syndrome can present a complex problem of differential diagnosis. Of cases in which hypercortisolemia results from an adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-dependent process, approximately 80% are due to a pituitary adenoma (Cushing's disease [CD]), 10% are due to adrenal lesions, and the remaining 10% are seco...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Lad SP,Patil CG,Laws ER Jr,Katznelson L

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：:The far-lateral approach (FLA) has become a mainstay for skull base surgeries involving the anterior foramen magnum and lower clivus. The authors present a surgical technique using the FLA for the management of lesions of the anterior/ anterolateral foramen magnum and lower clivus. The authors consider this modificati...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Moscovici S,Umansky F,Spektor S

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the increasing prevalence of spinal infections, the subcategory of holospinal epidural abscesses (HEAs) is extremely infrequent and requires unique management. Panspinal imaging (preferably MRI), modern aggressive antibiotic therapy, and prompt surgical intervention remain the standard of care for all spinal a...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Smith GA,Kochar AS,Manjila S,Onwuzulike K,Geertman RT,Anderson JS,Steinmetz MP

更新日期：2014-08-01 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：:Hemivertebrae are a common cause of congenital scoliosis. Depending on their location and the magnitude of the resultant deformity, they may be asymptomatic or require treatment. In the past, treatment has focused on prevention of deformity progression in growing children. Little has been written about congenital scol...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Polly DW Jr,Rosner MK,Monacci W,Moquin RR

更新日期：2003-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is characterized by formation of widespread thrombus within the cerebral venous sinus system. CVST can cause venous hypertension, venous infarcts, hemorrhage and seizures. It is managed in most cases with systemic anticoagulation through the use of heparin to resolve the thrombu...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Choudhri O,Feroze A,Marks MP,Do HM

更新日期：2014-07-01 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：:OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to compare postoperative sagittal alignment among 3 rod constructs with different rigidity profiles. METHODS This was a dual-center retrospective cohort study involving 2 consecutive cohorts in which patients were surgically treated for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Lenke T...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Ohrt-Nissen S,Dragsted C,Dahl B,Ferguson JAI,Gehrchen M

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper, the authors' aim is to provide an evidence-based review of primary and secondary ischemic stroke prevention guidelines covering most of the common risk factors and stroke etiologies for the practicing neurosurgeon. The key to stroke prevention is in the identification and treatment of the major risk fac...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Manjila S,Masri T,Shams T,Chowdhry SA,Sila C,Selman WR

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Revision spinal surgery is usually indicated in cases of persistent or recurrent symptoms related to neural compression, spinal deformity, or construct failure. An understanding of fundamental biomechanical principles of both spinal decompression and reconstructive strategies is essential to avoid unnecessary subseque...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Schlenk RP,Stewart T,Benzel EC

更新日期：2003-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Flow diversion has become a well-accepted option for the treatment of cerebral aneurysms. Given the significant treatment effect of flow diverters, numerous options have emerged since the initial Pipeline embolization device studies. In this review, the authors describe the available flow diverters, both endoluminal a...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Rajah G,Narayanan S,Rangel-Castilla L

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dumbbell tumors of the cervical spine can present considerable management challenges related to adequate exposure of both intraspinal and paraspinal tumor components, potential injury to the vertebral artery, and spinal stability. This video demonstrates the microsurgical removal of a large cervical dumbbell schwannom...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： McCormick PC

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aquaporin-4 (AQP4) channels play an important role in brain water homeostasis. Water transport across plasma membranes has a critical role in brain water exchange of the normal and the diseased brain. AQP4 channels are implicated in the pathophysiology of hydrocephalus, a disease of water imbalance that leads to CSF a...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Desai B,Hsu Y,Schneller B,Hobbs JG,Mehta AI,Linninger A

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For decades, lumbar disc herniation and lumbar stenosis have been treated surgically via traditional open techniques. With recent emphasis on minimally invasive approaches in spine surgery, a number of new techniques has been introduced that are aimed at treating these 2 common pathological conditions. Currently the m...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Armin SS,Holly LT,Khoo LT

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Fifteen hundred patients have received deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat neuropathic pain refractory to pharmacotherapy over the last half-century, but few during the last decade. Deep brain stimulation for neuropathic pain has shown variable outcomes and gained consensus approval in Europe but not the US. T...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Pereira EA,Boccard SG,Linhares P,Chamadoira C,Rosas MJ,Abreu P,Rebelo V,Vaz R,Aziz TZ

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Hemangiopericytomas represent a small subset of meningeal tumors. Despite their relatively uncommon nature, they are aggressive tumors known for recurrence. Resection is the standard treatment in most, although regrowth and metastases are common even after resection. The authors evaluate the role of stereotactic...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Chang SD,Sakamoto GT

更新日期：2003-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Perioperative abdominal complications associated with spine surgery are rare. Although most known abdominal complications occur in conjunction with anterior spinal fusions, there is a paucity of reports reviewing abdominal complications occurring with posterior spinal fusions. The authors review 4 patients who experie...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Shih P,Slimack NP,Roy A,Fessler RG,Koski TR

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Clinoidal meningiomas remain a major neurosurgical challenge. Surgery-related outcome has been less than desirable in the past, and little attention has been directed toward improving visual deficits. The authors advocate a skull base technique for the removal of these difficult tumors and describe its advantage...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Tobias S,Kim CH,Kosmorsky G,Lee JH

更新日期：2003-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:An experimental study was performed to determine the biomechanical end-mounting configurations that replicate in vivo physiological motion of the cervical spine in a multiple-level human cadaveric model. The vertebral motion response for the modified testing protocol was compared to in vivo motion data and tradi...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： DiAngelo DJ,Foley KT

更新日期：2004-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Indocyanine green (ICG) videoangiography (VA) in cerebral aneurysm surgery allows confirmation of blood flow in parent, branching, and perforating vessels as well as assessment of remnant aneurysm parts after clip application. A retrospective analysis and review of the literature were conducted to determine the ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Roessler K,Krawagna M,Dörfler A,Buchfelder M,Ganslandt O

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00