abstract：:Every neurosurgeon develops his or her own standard approach to common intracranial pathologies in terms of the order in which different stages are performed and which instruments are used to perform individual tasks. The majority of the basic steps in performing a craniotomy are learned through repetition and practic...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Chittiboina P,Connor DE Jr,Nanda A

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complex posterior circulation aneurysms are formidable lesions with an abysmal natural history. Their management continues to present a challenge to both endovascular and open microsurgical approaches. Affording an expansive, combined supra- and infratentorial exposure, the petrosal approaches are well suited for thes...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Gross BA,Tavanaiepour D,Du R,Al-Mefty O,Dunn IF

更新日期：2012-08-01 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：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：: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：:Frontal sinus fractures are heterogeneous, and management of these fractures is often modified based on injury pattern and institutional experience. The optimal initial treatment of frontal sinus fractures is controversial. Treatment strategies are aimed at correcting cosmetic deformity, as well as at preventing delay...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Castro B,Walcott BP,Redjal N,Coumans JV,Nahed BV

更新日期：2012-06-01 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：OBJECT:The authors conducted a study to review their experience with tentorial dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) treated with transarterial endovascular embolization in which Onyx was used. METHODS:The authors reviewed prospectively collected data in 9 patients with tentorial DAVFs treated with Onyx embolization be...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Puffer RC,Daniels DJ,Kallmes DF,Cloft HJ,Lanzino G

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The aim of this study was to analyze the national health care burden of patients diagnosed with epilepsy in the US and to analyze any changes in the length of stay, mean charges, in-hospital deaths (mortality), and disposition at discharge. METHODS:A retrospective review of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS)...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Vivas AC,Baaj AA,Benbadis SR,Vale FL

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracranial electroencephalography monitoring of the insula is an important tool in the investigation of the insula in medically intractable epilepsy and has been shown to be safe and reliable. Several methods of placing electrodes for insular coverage have been reported and include open craniotomy as well as stereot...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Desai A,Bekelis K,Darcey TM,Roberts DW

更新日期：2012-03-01 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：:Incidental findings pose considerable management dilemmas for the treating physician and psychological burden for the respective patient. With an aging population, more patients will be diagnosed with asymptomatic internal carotid artery stenosis. Patients will have to be counseled with regard to treatment options acc...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Taussky P,Hanel RA,Meyer FB

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:This study analyzes 84 cases of peroneal nerve injuries associated with sports-related knee injuries and their surgical outcome and management. METHODS:The authors retrospectively reviewed the cases of peroneal nerve injury associated with sports between the years 1970 and 2010. Each patient was evaluated for i...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Cho D,Saetia K,Lee S,Kline DG,Kim DH

更新日期：2011-11-01 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：: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:The causal treatment of Chiari malformation Type I (CM-I) consists of removing the obstruction of CSF flow at the level of the foramen magnum. Cerebrospinal fluid flow can be visualized using dynamic phase-contrast MR imaging. Because there is only a paucity of studies evaluating CSF dynamics in the region of th...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Mauer UM,Gottschalk A,Mueller C,Weselek L,Kunz U,Schulz C

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Craniosynostosis is the premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures. When a cranial suture fuses prematurely, skull growth is altered and the head takes on a characteristic pathological shape determined by the suture(s) that fuses. Numerous treatment options have been proposed, but until recently there were no par...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Szpalski C,Weichman K,Sagebin F,Warren SM

更新日期：2011-08-01 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：OBJECT:Previous methods to determine stroke prevalence, such as nationwide surveys, are labor-intensive endeavors. Recent advances in search engine query analytics have led to a new metric for disease surveillance to evaluate symptomatic phenomenon, such as influenza. The authors hypothesized that the use of search eng...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Walcott BP,Nahed BV,Kahle KT,Redjal N,Coumans JV

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravenous and intraarterial recombinant tissue plasminogen activator remains underutilized in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke, largely due to strict adherence to the concept of the therapeutic time window for administration. Recent efforts to expand the number of patients eligible for thrombolysis have been m...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Amenta PS,Ali MS,Dumont AS,Gonzalez LF,Tjoumakaris SI,Hasan D,Rosenwasser RH,Jabbour P

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The authors undertook this study to examine the surgical approaches used to treat posterior petrous bone meningiomas at a single institution and retrospectively evaluate their surgical strategy based on a previously published classification. METHODS:Cases in which craniotomies were performed to treat posterior ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Roche PH,Lubrano V,Noudel R,Melot A,Régis J

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Some patients develop communicating hydrocephalus after meningioma surgery, and this can develop into a serious clinical condition. However, this has rarely been addressed in the literature. Therefore, the authors sought to determine predictive patient variables for the occurrence of postoperative hydrocephalus ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Burkhardt JK,Zinn PO,Graenicher M,Santillan A,Bozinov O,Kasper EM,Krayenbühl N

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Although a rarely reported occurrence, late failure of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) may occur in children as a result of a variety of factors. Delay in recognition of symptoms can lead to harmful deterioration in the patient's condition. The authors undertook this study to assess the capacity of cine p...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Faggin R,Calderone M,Denaro L,Meneghini L,d'Avella D

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Simultaneous endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) and tumor biopsy is a widely accepted therapeutic and diagnostic procedure for patients with noncommunicating hydrocephalus secondary to a pineal region tumor. Multiple approaches have been advocated, including the use of a steerable fiberoptic or rigid lens en...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Morgenstern PF,Osbun N,Schwartz TH,Greenfield JP,Tsiouris AJ,Souweidane MM

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The surgical management of compressive cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) can be challenging. Traditionally, approach indications for decompression of cervical spondylotic myelopathy have been used. However, the postoperative complication profile after cervical OPLL decompression is un...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Cardoso MJ,Koski TR,Ganju A,Liu JC

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a disorder afflicting as many as 2% of East Asians. However, reports of OPLL in non-Asians have been sporadic in the medical literature. This study describes clinical and radiographic findings with OPLL in non-Asians at a tertiary care center treating...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Wang MY,Thambuswamy M

更新日期：2011-03-01 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：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：:Surgery for cranial deformity was associated with significant surgical morbidity during the early part of the 20th century. For this reason, Harvey Cushing was initially not in favor of surgical treatment of craniosynostosis. Later in his career, Cushing began to operate on these children, although it never became a m...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Maher CO,Buchman SR,O'Hara E,Cohen-Gadol AA

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention on concussion knowledge within a sample of junior fourth-tier ice hockey players. METHODS:A prospective cohort study, called the Hockey Concussion Education Project, was conducted during 1 junior ice hockey regular season (20...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Echlin PS,Johnson AM,Riverin S,Tator CH,Cantu RC,Cusimano MD,Taunton JE,Upshur RE,Hall CR,Forwell LA,Skopelja EN

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The direct transnasal transsphenoidal approach to the sellar region has become a widely adopted surgical procedure among neurosurgeons and ear, nose, and throat specialists. Nasal complications and their incidence have been investigated, but a systematic testing of olfactory disturbance has not previously been p...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Actor B,Sarnthein J,Prömmel P,Holzmann D,Bernays RL

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Using strict biochemical remission criteria, the authors assessed surgical outcomes after endoscopic transsphenoidal resection of growth hormone (GH)-secreting pituitary adenomas and identified preoperative factors that significantly influence the rate of remission. METHODS:A retrospective review of a prospecti...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Campbell PG,Kenning E,Andrews DW,Yadla S,Rosen M,Evans JJ

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Loss-of-function mutations in CCM genes are frequently detected in familial cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs). However, the current functional studies of the CCM genes in vitro have been performed mostly in commercially purchased normal cell lines and the results appeared discrepant. The fact that the cere...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Zhu Y,Wu Q,Xu JF,Miller D,Sandalcioglu IE,Zhang JM,Sure U

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) are common vascular lesions of the CNS that may lead to seizures, focal neurological deficits, and fatal hemorrhagic stroke. Human genetic studies have identified 3 genes associated with CCM, and biochemical and molecular studies in mice have elucidated signaling pathways with i...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Krisht KM,Whitehead KJ,Niazi T,Couldwell WT

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is the treatment of choice for otherwise healthy patients with advanced Parkinson disease who are suffering from disabling dyskinesias and motor fluctuations related to dopaminergic therapy. As DBS is an elective procedure, it is essential to minimize the risk of morbidity. Further, precis...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Kramer DR,Halpern CH,Buonacore DL,McGill KR,Hurtig HI,Jaggi JL,Baltuch GH

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Tethering of the spinal cord has been a recognized cause of neurological symptoms in pediatric patients and is increasingly being recognized as a cause of symptoms in adults as well. The pathophysiology surrounding spinal cord tethering has begun to be understood in the pediatric population but is still unclear ...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Stetler WR Jr,Park P,Sullivan S

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion had been considered a safe and effective procedure for radiculopathy and myelopathy in the cervical spine, but degeneration in adjacent spinal levels has been a problem in some patients after fusion. Since 2002, cervical disc arthroplasty has been established as an alterna...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Botelho RV,Moraes OJ,Fernandes GA,Buscariolli Ydos S,Bernardo WM

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For many years, the experience of neurosurgeons from the German Armed Forces was limited to the peacetime care of patients in Germany. In 1995, German military neurosurgeons were deployed abroad for the first time. Since the beginning of the International Security Assistance Force mission, there has been a rapidly inc...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Mauer UM,Schulz C,Rothe R,Kunz U

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The contemporary management of projectile head injuries owes much to the lessons neurosurgeons have distilled from their experiences in war. Through early investigation and an increasingly detailed account of wartime clinical experience, neurosurgeons--including the field's early giants--began to gain a greater unders...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Agarwalla PK,Dunn GP,Laws ER

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For a physician has the worth of many other warriors, both for the excision of arrows and for the administration of soothing drugs. Homer, Iliad XI.514-515 Ever since armed conflict has been used as a means to settle disputes among men, there have been those who have been tasked to mend the wounds that ravage a soldie...

journal_title：Neurosurgical focus

authors： Klimo P Jr,Ragel BT

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00