abstract：BACKGROUND:The Sundt clip graft is a vessel-encircling clip that can be used to repair a significant dehiscence or tear in an intracerebral vessel wall during urgent situations. OBJECTIVE:This article analyzes the use of the Sundt clip in a variety of acute intraoperative situations. METHODS:Under institutional revie...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Park PJ,Meyer FB

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Precise placement of the MacCarty keyhole, a burr hole simultaneously exposing the anterior cranial fossa floor and orbit, provides accurate, efficient entry for orbitozygomatic and supraorbital craniotomies. To locate the optimal keyhole site, previous studies have used superficial landmarks that, in our ex...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Tubbs RS,Loukas M,Shoja MM,Cohen-Gadol AA

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A meta-analysis was performed to evaluate whether a beneficial clinical effect of cervical disk prostheses over conventional cervical diskectomy with fusion exists. METHODS:A literature search was completed ending February 4, 2009, that included the abstract books of recent major spine congresses. All studie...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Bartels RH,Donk R,Verbeek AL

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Seizures as the unique initial manifestation of unruptured intracranial aneurysms have rarely been documented and not systematically described until now. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this large retrospective analysis was to focus on the incidence of primary epileptogenic aneurysms and the influence of treatment...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Hänggi D,Winkler PA,Steiger HJ

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of bone morphogenetic proteins for fusion augmentation in spine surgery has increased dramatically in recent years. Information is continually emerging regarding the effectiveness and safety profile of these compounds. OBJECTIVE:We have noted an increased incidence in sterile seroma formation and pa...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Garrett MP,Kakarla UK,Porter RW,Sonntag VK

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This is a unique case report of a fractured atlantoaxial interspinous multistranded cable leading to intracranial hemorrhage and spinal cord injury. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:A 61-year-old woman, with a history of rheumatoid arthritis and C1-C2 interspinous wiring with allograft for atlantoaxial instability, pre...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Kakarla UK,Valdivia JV,Sonntag VK,Bambakidis NC

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the May 2009 issue of The Lancet Neurology, the 5-year follow-up results of the International Subarachnoid Aneurysm Trial (ISAT) were published. The authors concluded that, although the significant difference between coiling and neurosurgical clipping of ruptured intracranial aneurysms in terms of death and severe ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Bakker NA,Metzemaekers JD,Groen RJ,Mooij JJ,Van Dijk JM

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Surgical resection of mass lesions in Broca's area is controversial. To demonstrate that pathology may influence the localization of functional areas and language performance, we reviewed our experience of awake craniotomies in Broca's area. METHODS:Sixteen consecutive patients who underwent awake craniotomy...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Lubrano V,Draper L,Roux FE

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Recently, several studies suggested that simple decompression is as effective as anterior transposition in ulnar nerve entrapment syndrome. Simple decompression might be performed with minimally invasive techniques. The authors present their technique and results with endoscopic decompression in ulnar nerve e...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Oertel J,Keiner D,Gaab MR

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Microvascular compressions of the cochlear nerve can lead to tinnitus. The tinnitus initially is related to nonsynchronous signal transmission in the auditory nerve, neurophysiologically characterized by a peak II amplitude decrease. Chronic compression can lead to a focal demyelination, resulting in an incre...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： De Ridder D,Vanneste S,Adriaenssens I,Lee AP,Plazier M,Menovsky T,van der Loo E,Van de Heyning P,Møller A

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Atherosclerotic stenosis or obstruction of the innominate artery is rare. Traditional surgical management is a technically demanding intervention with acceptable, but not negligible, rates of morbidity and mortality. Endovascular approaches to supraaortic lesions have been successful and are now the preferred...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Stiefel MF,Park MS,McDougall CG,Albuquerque FC

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Finnish saccular intracranial aneurysm (sIA) disease associates to 2q33, 8q11, and 9p21 loci and links to 19q13, Xp22, and kallikrein cluster in sIA families. Detailed phenotyping of familial and sporadic sIA disease is required for fine mapping of the Finnish sIA disease. METHODS:Eastern Finland, which is p...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Huttunen T,von und zu Fraunberg M,Frösen J,Lehecka M,Tromp G,Helin K,Koivisto T,Rinne J,Ronkainen A,Hernesniemi J,Jääskeläinen JE

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the clinical presentation and morbidity of the surgical management of peripheral nerve sheath tumors (PNSTs). METHODS:We performed a retrospective chart review of surgically treated PNSTs at the University of Miami between 1991 and 2008. RESULTS:There were a total of 140 cases, including 87 sch...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Levi AD,Ross AL,Cuartas E,Qadir R,Temple HT

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the effectiveness of the telovelar approach with tonsillar manipulation for approaching the recesses of the fourth ventricle. METHODS:A telovelar approach was performed in 8 injected cadaveric heads. Areas of exposure were measured for the superolateral and lateral recesses. Horizontal angles were...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Jittapiromsak P,Sabuncuoglu H,Deshmukh P,Spetzler RF,Preul MC

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although there are several large-species animal models for saccular aneurysms, there is a need for a simple, reproducible saccular aneurysm model in mice. OBJECTIVE:To develop a murine saccular aneurysm model, which replicates key characteristics that occur in the formation of human cerebral aneurysms. MET...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Hoh BL,Velat GJ,Wilmer EN,Hosaka K,Fisher RC,Scott EW

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cerebral edema contributes to the high morbidity and mortality of fulminant hepatic failure (FHF). OBJECTIVE:We report the results of our early experience with insertion of intraparenchymal intracranial pressure (ICP) monitors in these highly coagulopathic patients. METHODS:Eleven consecutive patients with...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Le TV,Rumbak MJ,Liu SS,Alsina AE,van Loveren H,Agazzi S

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traumatic fractures of the second cervical vertebra are common, representing nearly 20% of all acute cervical spinal fracture-dislocation injuries. They are divided into 3 distinct injury patterns: odontoid fractures, hangman's fracture injuries, and fractures of the axis body, involving all other fracture i...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Pryputniewicz DM,Hadley MN

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Atlantoaxial rotatory fixation (AARF) remains a recondite entity. Our normative study using CT motion analysis shows that there is a high degree of concordance for rotational behavior of C1 and C2 in children 0 to 18 years. C1 always crosses C2 at or near 0 degree. The predictable relationship between C1 and ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Pang D

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) is a cyclic adenosine monophosphate-specific enzyme involved in various inflammatory diseases. We studied its role in and the effect of ibudilast, which predominantly blocks PDE-4, on rat cerebral aneurysms. METHODS:Cerebral aneurysms were induced at the anterior cerebral artery-o...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Yagi K,Tada Y,Kitazato KT,Tamura T,Satomi J,Nagahiro S

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To further elucidate the importance of anatomic variations in morphology of the foramen magnum and associated clinical implications, we conducted a morphometric study. METHODS:Seventy-two dry skulls were used for this study. Digital images were obtained of the foramen magnum from an inferior view. These imag...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Tubbs RS,Griessenauer CJ,Loukas M,Shoja MM,Cohen-Gadol AA

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We evaluated the feasibility, usefulness, and limitations of near-infrared indocyanine green (ICG) videoangiography during procedures involving the extracranial vertebral artery (VA). METHODS:Nine patients (2 women, 7 men; mean age, 55 years) were evaluated at 2 neurosurgical centers. Near-infrared ICG vi...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Bruneau M,Sauvageau E,Nakaji P,Vandesteene A,Lubicz B,Chang SW,Balériaux D,Brotchi J,De Witte O,Spetzler RF

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A standard top-loading lumbar pedicle screw-rod system is compared with a pedicle screw-plate system with smaller-diameter screws, more medial entry, and lower profile to assess the relative stability, strength, and resistance to fatigue of the 2 systems. METHODS:Seven human cadaveric specimens were studied ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Crawford NR,Doğan S,Yüksel KZ,Villasana-Ramos O,Soto-Barraza JC,Sawa AG,Porter RW,Marciano FF,Theodore N

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Classic surgical exposures of the infratemporal fossa region, including the adjacent intracranial space, temporal bone, and sinonasal region, require the extensive exposure associated with the transcranial, transfacial, and transmandibular approaches with their inherent neurological and cosmetic morbidities. ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Theodosopoulos PV,Guthikonda B,Brescia A,Keller JT,Zimmer LA

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review our experience of managing idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) during the 6-year period from 2002 to 2007, when intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring was part of the diagnostic workup. METHODS:The review includes all iNPH patients undergoing diagnostic ICP monitoring during the years 2...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Eide PK,Sorteberg W

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Neurenteric cysts (NCs) typically arise as benign ventral intradural extramedullary developmental malformations of the spine which contain heterotopic epithelium resembling the intestinal or respiratory tracts. Intracerebral NCs are extremely rare, though the frequency of symptomatic reports and incidental fi...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Tucker A,Miyake H,Tsuji M,Ukita T,Ito S,Matsuda N,Ohmura T

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Frequently, the cervicothoracic junction can be reached through a simple anterior approach. In some cases, access to this region requires a much more aggressive surgical intervention, such as manubriotomy or sternotomy. Information regarding the need for such interventions is particularly useful to have preop...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Karikari IO,Powers CJ,Isaacs RE

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Localization of internal cranial anatomy based on superficial landmarks is paramount in identifying and avoiding various important structures and, thus, decreasing surgical morbidity. We have studied external skull bony landmarks to facilitate the placement of the initial "strategic" burr hole just inferior a...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Tubbs RS,Loukas M,Shoja MM,Bellew MP,Cohen-Gadol AA

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate surgical access to the craniocervical junction using 3 endoscopic approaches: endonasal, transoral, and transcervical. METHODS:Nine cadaveric specimens were used. Image guidance was used in 1 specimen for each approach; fluoroscopy was used in every case. The Vitrea imaging station (Vital Images ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Baird CJ,Conway JE,Sciubba DM,Prevedello DM,Quiñones-Hinojosa A,Kassam AB

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Free-hand insertion of an external ventricular drain (EVD) is a common emergency neurosurgical procedure, mostly performed for critically ill patients. Although EVD complications have been studied thoroughly, the accuracy of EVD positioning has been audited only occasionally. METHODS:Post-EVD insertion compu...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Toma AK,Camp S,Watkins LD,Grieve J,Kitchen ND

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Ollier disease (OD) and Maffucci syndrome are closely related, very rare syndromes, that are both associated with multiple sites of chondrodysplasia. They differ primarily with the additional association of Maffucci syndrome with vascular abnormalities, including hemangiomas. Both are associated with chondros...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Ranger A,Szymczak A

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Patients undergoing surgery for degenerative cervical spine disease may require future surgery for disease progression. We investigated factors related to the rate of additional cervical spine surgery, the associated length of stay, and hospital charges. METHODS:The was a longitudinal retrospective cohort st...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： King JT Jr,Abbed KM,Gould GC,Benzel EC,Ghogawala Z

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This report illustrates the adequacy of minimally invasive exposure for the resection of an intramedullary ependymoma. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:The patient presented with a history of upper back pain, but a lesion was found during a workup for increased back pain after a motor vehicle accident. INTERVENTION:Th...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Ogden AT,Fessler RG

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Trigeminal neuralgia is often caused by compression, demyelination, and injury of the trigeminal nerve root entry zone by an adjacent artery and/or vein. Previously described variations of the nerve-vessel relationship note external nerve compression. We offer a detailed classification of intraneural vessels ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Helbig GM,Callahan JD,Cohen-Gadol AA

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Carotid endarterectomy with a patch graft (Patch CEA) has been our standard treatment for patients with carotid artery stenosis, but carotid artery stenting (CAS) has emerged as an alternative. The purpose of this study was to compare the postoperative changes in the configurations and the flow velocities of ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Tokunaga K,Sugiu K,Hayase H,Nishida A,Date I

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe a novel stent remodeling technique for the coiling of ruptured wide-neck cerebral aneurysms. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:A 46-year-old man presented with acute subarachnoid hemorrhage (Hunt and Hess grade IV), intracerebral hemorrhage, and hydrocephalus. Cerebral angiography revealed a wide-neck small ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Lopes DK,Wells K

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To provide an overview of iatrogenic sciatic nerve injuries at the buttock and thigh levels, and to analyze results of the treatment provided at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans. METHODS:The data from 196 patients were reviewed retrospectively. All patients had iatrogenic sciatic...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Yeremeyeva E,Kline DG,Kim DH

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Previously, we reported bypass coaptation of the C3 and C4 anterior rami to the upper trunk of the brachial plexus for restoration of the muscles denervated as a result of C5 and C6 nerve root avulsion. This procedure is thought to be superior to the transfer of individual peripheral nerve fibers to the brach...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Yamada S,Lonser RR,Colohan AR,Yamada SM,Won DJ

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parsonage-Turner syndrome (PTS) is a rare syndrome of unknown cause, affecting mainly the lower motor neurons of the brachial plexus. The brachial plexus is a group of nerves that conduct signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. PTS is usually characterized by the sudden onset of severe 1-sided shoulder ...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Sumner AJ

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To physiologically repair damaged neural circuitry using neural transplantation, the donor cells must be able to differentiate into the optimal type and number of neurons for the host brain environment. They must also be capable of functional regulation by the host brain. These features are important to optim...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Mine Y,Hayashi T,Yamada M,Okano H,Kawase T

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Today, physicians in general and neurosurgeons in particular practice in an era of fundamental change in Medicine from a profession to an industry. This change has produced erosion in the very personal physician-patient relationship. "The Morning Visit" is a poem written by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., M.D., a 19th cen...

journal_title：Neurosurgery

authors： Ciric IS

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00