abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the cervical sagittal balance and surgical outcomes between anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and hybrid decompression and fusion (HDF; 1-level corpectomy combined with 1-level discectomy) for consecutive 3-level cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). METHODS:From January 2013 to June...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Xu Z,Rao H,Zhang L,Li G,Xu Z,Xu W

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the value and limitation of cervical traction in the evaluation of the reducibility of atlantoaxial dislocation (AAD) and basilar invagination (BI) using the intraoperative O-arm. METHODS:A total of 22 patients with hyperextensive, irreducible AAD were included. The cervical traction test under gen...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Duan W,Du Y,Qi T,Jiang B,Wang K,Liu Z,Guan J,Wang X,Wu H,Chen Z,Jian F

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The reported incidence of postoperative ileus (POI) after spine surgery depends on the surgical approach and definition used. It is therefore possible that the overall incidence is substantially higher than previously thought. POI has consequences for both the patient and hospital resources, and can signific...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Wright AK,La Selva D,Nkrumah L,Yanamadala V,Leveque JC,Sethi RK

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With the continuous advancement of the spinal endoscopic technique in recent years, full-endoscopic operations provide a new approach for the treatment of migrated cervical disk herniation. CASE DESCRIPTION:A 42-year-old man presented with nuchal pain and limb numbness for 2 months, with recently developed ...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Qiao Y,Liao WB,Du Q,Ao J,Cai YQ,Kong WJ,Qin J

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the clinical results and factors related to the resolution of preoperative cranial neuropathy after internal carotid artery ligation with high-flow bypass in patients with symptomatic large or giant cavernous carotid aneurysms. METHODS:This study included 18 consecutive patients (15 women) with c...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Kikkawa Y,Kayahara T,Teranishi A,Shibata A,Suzuki K,Kamide T,Ikeda T,Kurita H

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The flexion of the skull base (basal angle [BA]) is the inclination between the anterior fossae and the basilar ramp of the occipital and sphenoid bones. An increased BA, termed platybasia, is usually associated with basilar invagination. BA reference values in the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) era and th...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Ferreira JA,Botelho RV

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Symptomatic cerebral vasospasm may occur in the setting of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, or after anterior skull base surgery, but its occurrence is extremely rare in the background of glioma surgical resection. CASE DESCRIPTION:We present a rare case of symptomatic diffuse vas...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Agarwal N,Dutta Satyarthee G

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We aimed to evaluate the combined effect of ellagic acid (EA) and temozolomide (TEM) on the cadherin switch and angiogenesis in the C6 glioma cell line. METHODS:A total of 100 μM EA and 100 μM TEM were applied to rat C6 glioma cells for 24, 48, and 72 hours. Cell proliferation was detected by 5-bromo-2'-deox...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Çetin A,Biltekin B

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemifacial spasm is a cranial nerve compression syndrome caused by impingement on the facial nerve most frequently by the anterior inferior cerebellar artery or the posterior inferior cerebellar artery. It can be treated with microvascular decompression (MVD) to separate the nerve from the offending artery. Rarely, a ...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Jha RT,Kumar J,Pressman E,Agazzi S

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Thrombectomy with aspiration catheters has shown to be effective for treatment of intracranial large vessel occlusion (LVO). We present preclinical evaluation of the safety and efficacy of React68 and React71 (Medtronic PLC, Irvine, CA) catheters in animal models of LVO. METHODS:In vivo evaluation of cathete...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Jankowitz BT,Gross BA,Mintz E,Jalgaonkar U,Marchesiello D,Girdhar G,Jadhav AP,Jovin TG

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The degree of primary resection of malignant brain gliomas (MBGs) has correlated positively with progression-free and overall survival. The indications for surgery and reoperation in MBG relapse remain controversial. Surgery will not be curative and should be followed by adjuvant treatment. We reviewed the reported st...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Krivoshapkin A,Gaytan A,Salim N,Abdullaev O,Sergeev G,Marmazeev I,Cesnulis E,Killeen T

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Meningocele manqué (MM) is characterized by tethering of the spinal cord, nerve roots, or filum terminale by fibrous attachments formed by atrophic or incomplete meningoceles. Patients with MM can present with symptoms of tethered cord syndrome (TCS). CASE DESCRIPTION:We present the case of an MM discovered...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Durand WM,Anderson M,Baker A,Daniels AH,Rogg JM,Klinge PM

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Although syringomyelia associated with extensive spinal adhesive arachnoiditis (SAA) can be a progressive disease that has potentially devastating clinical consequences, its surgical resolution has remained poorly defined. The aim of the present study was to verify the safety and efficacy of syringoperitoneal...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Naito K,Yamagata T,Ohata K,Takami T

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recurrent trigeminal neuralgia after successful microvascular decompression is not rare. CASE DESCRIPTION:A 72-year-old woman who presented with typical right trigeminal neuralgia had been successfully treated by microvascular decompression with transposition of the superior cerebellar artery. However, she ...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Nonaka Y,Atsumi H,Sorimachi T,Matsumae M

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intraneural ganglia are benign mucinous cystic formations that originate within the epineurium of peripheral nerves. Different treatments have been recommended, with an overall satisfactory outcome. In this paper, we aim to evaluate the long-term outcomes of surgical treatment of peroneal intraneural ganglia...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Lucattelli E,Menichini G,Brogi M,Roselli G,Innocenti M

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Focal cortical dysplasias (FCDs) are highly epileptogenic and frequently associated with medically refractory focal epilepsy. FCDs are frequently located in the frontal lobe, making its complete resection highly challenging when in proximity to the motor cortex. CASE DESCRIPTION:We report a case of a 25-yea...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Farhat S,Darwish H,Nasreddine W,Salame J,Beydoun A

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the outcomes of use of a lumboperitoneal shunt (LPS) to treat all-cause communicating hydrocephalus (ACCH). METHODS:We analyzed the outcomes of adult patients with ACCH treated with an LPS between June 2015 and June 2018, using Keifer's hydrocephalus score (KHS), postoperative symptom improvement ...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Sun T,Li X,Zhang Q,Zhou Y,Guan J

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High-dose bevacizumab delivered via super selective intra-arterial cerebral infusion (SIACI) is one promising clinical trial combination for patients with glioblastoma (GBM). Although both continuous intravenous and intra-arterial administration of bevacizumab, and rechallenge with intravenous bevacizumab, h...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Faltings L,Kulason KO,Patel NV,Wong T,Fralin S,Li M,Schneider JR,Filippi CG,Langer DJ,Ortiz R,Boockvar JA

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of the present study was to compare the surgical site infection (SSI) rates between resorbable plates and titanium plates used for adult patients with intractable epilepsy who had undergone epilepsy surgery after subdural electrode placement. METHODS:We performed subdural electrode surgery, foll...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Amano Y,Fujimoto A,Ichikawa N,Sato K,Baba S,Nishimura M,Enoki H,Okanishi T

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We describe our experience in the endoscopic treatment of cervical spondylosis. We present a "hybrid" technique that is similar to an open anterior cervical discectomy with fusion but is performed endoscopically. We also analyzed data from studies on endoscopic cervical discectomies published in the past 2 d...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Tacconi L,Giordan E

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) has become an increasingly popular procedure for the treatment of epilepsy and depression. Significant complications or side effects associated with VNS surgery may result from either the inadvertent direct injury to the vagus nerve as part of the surgical approach, placement of...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Labuschagne JJ,Hammer N

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the occurrence and progression of heterotopic ossification (HO) in patients treated by anterior cervical discectomy with arthroplasty. It was evaluated if HO affects clinical outcome and range of motion (ROM). Risk factors of HO was studied as well. METHODS:Patients who underwent anterior cerv...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Yang X,Bartels RHMA,Donk R,Depreitere B,Walraevens J,Zhai Z,Vleggeert-Lankamp CLA

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To integrate 3-dimensional (3D) intraoperative ultrasound (iUS) data in spinal navigation. METHODS:In 11 patients with intradural spinal tumors, 3D-iUS was performed before and after tumor resection. Intraoperative computed tomography (iCT) was used for automatic patient registration for spinal navigation; f...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Saß B,Bopp M,Nimsky C,Carl B

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spinal arteriovenous malformations (AVM) are an abnormal interconnection of vasculature in the spine than can lead to significant neurologic deficit if left untreated. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to characterize how patients with spinal AVM initially presented, what treatment options were used...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Varshneya K,Pendharkar AV,Azad TD,Ratliff JK,Veeravagu A

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Venous air embolism (VAE) is a rare but, frequently, fatal complication that can occur during surgery. Several reported studies have shown visible bubbling of air at the surgical site as the first clinical indication of VAE-induced cardiovascular collapse during prone-position spine surgery. However, to the ...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Miyakoshi N,Hongo M,Kasukawa Y,Ishikawa Y,Kudo D,Shimada Y

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spontaneous regression in intracranial germ cell tumors (GCTs) is an extremely rare phenomenon with only 9 cases reported. The mechanism and natural history of this phenomenon are still equivocal. METHODS:A 12-year-old boy presented with a lesion in the suprasellar region with involvement of basal ganglia a...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Zhang S,Li Q,Ju Y

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test whether robot-assisted surgery can improve prognosis of small-volume thalamic hemorrhage and to provide a surgical basis for treatment of small-volume thalamic hemorrhage. METHODS:This retrospective study included patients with thalamic hemorrhage and hematoma volume of 5-15 mL treated from December ...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Wang Y,Jin H,Gong S,Yang X,Sun X,Xu M,Liu Y,Wang S,Song W,Tao Y

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a rapid-growing central nervous system neoplasm. We report a case of GBM with extensive intramedullary lumbar drop metastasis and highly unusual osseous spine metastasis from a primary infratentorial GBM occurring 10 years after the initial diagnosis, which to our knowledge h...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Ricard JA,Cramer SW,Charles R,Gil Tommee C,Le A,Bell WR,Chen CC,Flanagan ME

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intraorbital and intracerebral cavernous malformation (CM) lesions are considered independent entities. Purely cerebral CMs have variable biology with recent evidence depicting inflammation as an important player and a risk factor for aggressiveness. We describe a case of concomitant left intraaxial and extr...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： de Souza JM,Aiex CA,Silva Canedo NH,Marques SA,Blanco Martinez AM

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate correlations between radiologic measurements and clinical outcomes in patients with basilar invagination (BI). METHODS:The medical records and radiologic data of 46 patients (27 women) who had undergone posterior atlantoaxial fusion or occipitocervical fusion for BI from January 2010 to June 2...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Park JH,Hong JT,Lee JB,Kim IS

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report portrays an unusual presentation of a dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor characterized by a chronic, enlarging, heterogeneously enhancing organizing hematoma. Differential diagnoses included the malignant transformation of a low-grade glioma, radiation necrosis, and radiation-induced cavernoma. A dysem...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： El Ahmadieh TY,Cai C,Mickey BE

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traumatic brain injury (TBI) represents a major public health concern worldwide, with no significant change in its epidemiology over the last 30 years. After TBI, the primary injury induces irreversible brain damage, which is untreatable. The subsequent secondary injury plays a critical role in the clinical prognosis ...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Cherian I,Burhan H,Dashevskiy G,Motta SJH,Parthiban J,Wang Y,Tong H,Torregrossa F,Grasso G

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rete mirabile is a very rare vascular malformation and superior cerebellar artery (SCA) rete mirabile is not reported previously. We report a new case of rete mirabile of SCA initially detected by magnetic resonance imaging and transfemoral cerebral angiography. CASE DESCRIPTION:This report illustrates the ...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Shin Y,Lee KM,San Lee J,Kim EJ,Kim HG,Yeon EK

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Incomplete penetration of a burr hole sometimes occurs when performing a craniotomy in elderly patients due to osteoporosis. Completion of the burr hole takes more time and may sometimes cause tearing of the dura mater. We have introduced a small bone piece method that can easily and reliably recover an inco...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Yoshiura T,Wada K,Kumagai K,Takeuchi S,Toyooka T,Otani N,Mori K

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cerebellar cyst formation after surgery is uncommon, and few cases of this condition have been previously reported. These cases had an intraparenchymal cyst in the cerebellar hemisphere that required surgical fenestration of the cyst. We herein present a rare case of a postoperative cerebellar cyst with pseu...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Watanabe Y,Higuchi Y,Sunaoka H,Yakufujiang M,Ikegami S,Iwadate Y

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the domains of recovery, as determined by the Quality of Recovery-15 (QoR-15) score, that needed improvement to develop initial interventions for an enhanced recovery after surgery protocol for patients undergoing elective intracranial surgery under general anesthesia. METHODS:A paired-availabili...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Johnson A,Rice AN,Titch JF,Gupta DK

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stereotactic radiosurgery is a safe and effective technology that can address a variety of neurosurgical conditions, but in many parts of the world, access remains an issue. Although the technology is increasingly available in the United States, Canada, Europe, and parts of Asia, poor access to central nervous system ...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Pannullo SC,Julie DAR,Chidambaram S,Balogun OD,Formenti SC,Apuzzo MLJ,Knisely JPS

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze a consecutive series of patients with middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysms who needed an adjunctive cerebral revascularization procedure to achieve aneurysm occlusion with preservation of flow through all MCA branches. METHODS:A total of 42 patients with 43 MCA aneurysms underwent 52 bypass proc...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Natarajan SK,Zeeshan Q,Ghodke BV,Sekhar LN

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vestibular schwannomas (VSs) are rare in children and, when present, are usually part of neurofibromatosis 2 and bilateral. Sporadic unilateral VSs in the pediatric age group itself are rare in medical literature and giant sporadic unilateral pediatric VSs (>4 cm) are extremely rare. Herein, we describe the largest re...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Rafiq R,Sharma R,Borkar SA

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microscopic training is essential for development of neurosurgical skills. A range of models is reported in the literature for this purpose, including live animals, exvivo, and synthetic material. Among the factors involved in selection and development of a training station, cost is a decisive one. METHODS:...

journal_title：World neurosurgery

authors： Olijnyk LD,Patel K,Brandão MR,de Morais ANL,de Carvalho RF,Severino AG,Mayor D,da Silva CE,Stefani MA

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00