Cerebral cavernous malformations and epilepsy.

abstract：OBJECT:A variety of anterior, posterior, and combined approaches exist to decompress the spinal cord, restore sagittal alignment, and avoid kyphosis, but the optimal surgical strategy remains controversial. The authors compared the anterior and posterior approach used to treat multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Cabraja M,Abbushi A,Koeppen D,Kroppenstedt S,Woiciechowsky C

更新日期：2010-03-01 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：:In addition to standard management for the treatment of the acute phase of spinal cord injury (SCI), implementation of novel neuroprotective interventions offers the potential for significant reductions in morbidity and long-term health costs. A better understanding of the systemic changes after SCI could provide insi...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Wallace DJ,Sayre NL,Patterson TT,Nicholson SE,Hilton D,Grandhi R

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a paucity of surviving texts from ancient and medieval times that can shed light on the early development of spine surgery. Nevertheless, the author reviews many of the available books and fragments and discusses early developments in the field of spine surgery from the point of view of physicians' personalit...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Goodrich JT

更新日期：2004-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Anterior screw fixation of Type II odontoid fractures provides immediate stabilization of the cervical spine while preserving C1-2 motion. This technique has a high fusion rate, but can be technically challenging. The authors identify key points that should be taken into account to maximize the chance for a favorable ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Mazur MD,Mumert ML,Bisson EF,Schmidt MH

更新日期：2011-10-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The authors aimed to compare the efficacy of lumbar vertebral body Hounsfield units (HUs) and pedicle HUs at predicting pedicle screw loosening. METHODS:The authors retrospectively assessed 143 patients with L3-5 instrumentation. The patients were classified into one of two groups based on the status of thei...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Xu F,Zou D,Li W,Sun Z,Jiang S,Zhou S,Li Z

更新日期：2020-08-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas present without biochemical or clinical signs of hormone excess and are the second most common type of pituitary adenomas. The 2017 WHO classification scheme of pituitary adenomas differentiates null-cell adenomas (NCAs) and silent gonadotroph adenomas (SGAs). The present stu...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Haddad AF,Young JS,Oh T,Pereira MP,Joshi RS,Pereira KM,Osorio RC,Donohue KC,Peeran Z,Sudhir S,Jain S,Beniwal A,Chopra AS,Sandhu NS,Theodosopoulos PV,Kunwar S,El-Sayed IH,Gurrola J,Blevins LS,Aghi MK

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracranial or brain arteriovenous malformations (BAVMs) are some of the most interesting and challenging lesions treated by the cerebrovascular neurosurgeon. It is generally believed that the combination of BAVMs and intracranial aneurysms (IAs) is associated with higher hemorrhage rates at presentation and higher r...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Flores BC,Klinger DR,Rickert KL,Barnett SL,Welch BG,White JA,Batjer HH,Samson DS

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a key tool in the treatment of patients with medically refractory epilepsy. Although the mechanism of action of VNS remains poorly understood, this modality is now the most widely used nonpharmacological treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy. The goal of this work is to review the hist...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Lulic D,Ahmadian A,Baaj AA,Benbadis SR,Vale FL

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

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：:Cerebral vasospasm remains a feared complication from subarachnoid hemorrhage. Vasospasm typically occurs from three to fourteen days post-aneurysm rupture, with peak risk on Day 7. Up to 50% of patients with angiographic vasospasm will subsequently develop delayed cerebral ischemia; 15-20% of this subset will develop...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Kelman C,Reavey-Cantwell J

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the expectation of monetary compensation has been associated with failures in lumbar discectomy, the issue has not been investigated in patients undergoing cervical disc surgery. The authors analyzed the relationship between economic forms of secondary gain and surgical outcome in a group of patients with a c...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Kaptain GJ,Shaffrey CI,Alden TD,Young JN,Whitehill R

更新日期：1998-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Intraneural ganglia are nonneoplastic mucinous cysts contained within the epineurium of peripheral nerves. Their pathogenesis has been controversial. Historically, the majority of authors have favored de novo formation (degenerative theory). Because of their rarity, intraneural ganglia affecting the upper limb h...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Wang H,Terrill RQ,Tanaka S,Amrami KK,Spinner RJ

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Correction of rigid scoliotic deformities involving the thoracic spine has required that a thoracotomy be performed to obtain anterior release to mobilize the deformity, as well as placement of corrective spinal instrumentation either via a separate posterior or anterior thoracic approach. To the best of the author's ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Dickman CA

更新日期：1999-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), often referred to as concussion when it occurs in sports, produces persistent cognitive problems in at least 15% of patients. Unfortunately, conventional neuropsychological tests usually yield results within normal limits in this population. The main objective of this event-re...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Gosselin N,Bottari C,Chen JK,Huntgeburth SC,De Beaumont L,Petrides M,Cheung B,Ptito A

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat a variety of intracranial lesions. Utilization of robotic assistance with stereotactic procedures has gained attention due to potential for advantages over conventional techniques. The authors report the first case in which robot...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Chan AY,Tran DK,Gill AS,Hsu FP,Vadera S

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECT Cushing's disease (CD) is a potentially lethal neuroendocrinopathy that often requires specialized multidisciplinary treatment to achieve optimized outcomes. The authors analyzed data pertaining to patient, hospital, and admission characteristics as they relate to outcomes following transsphenoidal surgery (TSS...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Wilson D,Jin DL,Wen T,Carmichael JD,Cen S,Mack WJ,Zada G

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The craniocervical junction (CCJ) functions within a complicated regional anatomy necessary to protect and support vital neurovascular structures. In select instances, vascular pathology can be attributed to this complicated interplay of motion and structure found within this narrow space. The authors report 3 cases o...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Ravindra VM,Neil JA,Mazur MD,Park MS,Couldwell WT,Taussky P

更新日期：2015-04-01 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：:Stereotactic radiosurgery is an effective management strategy for properly selected patients with arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). However, the risk of postradiosurgical radiation-related injury is higher in patients with large AVMs. Multistaged volumetric management of large AVMs was undertaken to limit the radiat...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： AlKhalili K,Chalouhi N,Tjoumakaris S,Rosenwasser R,Jabbour P

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the past 20 years, the traditional supportive treatment for stroke has been radically transformed by advances in catheter technologies and a cohort of prominent randomized controlled trials that unequivocally demonstrated significant improvement in stroke outcomes with timely endovascular intervention. However,...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Vuong SM,Carroll CP,Tackla RD,Jeong WJ,Ringer AJ

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe a new piece of equipment that enables simultaneous monitoring of the endoscopic image and unilateral microscopic image; that is, "picture-in-picture" images for endoscope-assisted microsurgery. The system is simple and purely optical, consisting of light-weight semi-rigid fibers and a special adap...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Seki Y,Umezu H,Usui M,Tsumanuma T,Nakatate K

更新日期：1999-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The object of this study was to compare the effects and complications of manual and computer-aided shaping of titanium meshes for repairing large frontotemporoparietal skull defects following traumatic brain injury. METHODS:From March 2005 to June 2011, 161 patients with frontotemporoparietal skull defects were...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Luo J,Liu B,Xie Z,Ding S,Zhuang Z,Lin L,Guo Y,Chen H,Yu X

更新日期：2012-07-01 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：:Early neurosurgical procedures dealt mainly with treatment of head trauma, especially skull fractures. Since the early medical writings by Hippocrates, a great deal of respect was given to the dura mater, and many other surgeons warned against violating the dura. It was not until the 19th century that neurosurgeons st...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Assina R,Rubino S,Sarris CE,Gandhi CD,Prestigiacomo CJ

更新日期：2014-04-01 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：:Occipital plagiocephaly caused by lambdoid synostosis is rare. Positional flattening is more common and will most often respond to conservative measures. Surgical correction of a flat occiput is warranted if the deformity is profound. Skull molding devices may be effective for treating mild abnormalities but are ineff...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Lin KY,Polin RS,Gampper T,Jane JA

更新日期：1997-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVEPapers from 2002 to 2017 have highlighted consistent unique socioeconomic challenges and opportunities facing military neurosurgeons. Here, the authors focus on the reserve military neurosurgeon who carries the dual mission of both civilian and military responsibilities.METHODSSurvey solicitation of current a...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Menger R,Mundell BF,Robbins JW,Letarte P,Bell R,in conjunction with Council of State Neurosurgical Societies and AANS\/CNS Joint Committee of Military Neurosurgeons.

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00