abstract：:The unusual presentation of Gorham's disease of skull base and cervical spine in a two-year-old female child with radiological signs mimicking those of raised intracranial pressure is discussed. The differential diagnosis consists of skull base tumours, meningitis, osteomyelitis of the base of skull, congenital hydroc...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Girn HR,Towns G,Chumas P,Holland P,Chakrabarty A

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microvascular decompression (MVD) for hemifacial spasm (HFS) provides a long-term cure rate. Delayed facial palsy (DFP) is not an unusual complication, but it has only been sporadically described in the literature. The purpose of this report is to evaluate the incidence of delayed facial palsy after MVD and ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Rhee DJ,Kong DS,Park K,Lee JA

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myelocystoceles are rare lesions. Rarer still are thoracic myelocystoceles. Two patients with thoracic myelocystoceles are being reported. The first patient presented with swelling in the thoracic region with paraplegia and incontinence. MR with MR myelography revealed the malformation to be a thoracic myelocystocele....

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Muthukumar N

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuroprotective effects of recombinant human activated Protein C (rhAPC) in models of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and ischemic stroke have been reported in rodents. To rule out immunogenicity of rhAPC and to possibly maintain the physiological PC/thrombin balance the use of zymogen PC in SCI might be preferable...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Petter-Puchner AH,Sieber J,Hopf R,Ohlinger W,Schuller M,Redl H

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We developed a new simple therapeutic method for the treatment of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) without irrigation and drainage. This method is characterized by replacement of the hematoma with oxygen. METHODS:Seventy patients (seventy-eight sides) with CSDH were treated with this method from May 1994 to...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Takeda N,Sasaki K,Oikawa A,Aoki N,Hori T

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of cold as a therapeutic agent has a long and colorful history. The Edwin Smith Papyrus, the most ancient medical text known, dated 3500 B.C., made numerous references to the use of cold as therapy. Baron de Larrey, a French army surgeon during Napoleon's Russian campaign, packed the limbs in ice prior to ampu...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Wang H,Olivero W,Wang D,Lanzino G

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subdural collections or hematomas are frequently observed after shunt placement [7-9, 13], but rarely after ETV [6]. A review of literature revealed 7 cases [1, 5, 6, 10, 12], of which only 1 was symptomatic [5]. We will discuss the causes, management, and methods of prevention of this complication and we will present...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kamel MH,Murphy M,Aquilina K,Marks C

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intramedullary clear cell meningioma (CCM), which is more aggressive than other meningioma variants, is extremely rare. To date, only one case of such a spinal tumour has been documented. We report the first case of an intramedullary CCM originating in the thoracic region of the spinal cord. ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Park SH,Hwang SK,Park YM

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose was to review our experience with the surgical management of brainstem cavernomas (BSCs) and especially the impact of the surgical timing on the clinical outcome. METHOD:We retrospectively reviewed 22 patients harboring a BSC, who underwent 23 procedures. FINDINGS:Surgery was carried out during...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Bruneau M,Bijlenga P,Reverdin A,Rilliet B,Regli L,Villemure JG,Porchet F,de Tribolet N

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The natural history of vertebrobasilar artery dissection (VAD) is not fully known. The purpose of this study was to review the clinical outcome of the patients with VAD, then to propose an appropriate management strategy for VAD. METHOD:From 1992 to 2004, 35 VAD patients admitted to our institutes were retr...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kim CH,Son YJ,Paek SH,Han MH,Kim JE,Chung YS,Kwon BJ,Oh CW,Han DH

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When operating on a child with a large myelomeningocele and kyphosis, coverage with skin of high quality and a supporting layer of subcutaneous tissue can be difficult. The dermal circulation in the newborn is finite and an extensive mobilisation of the skin is a risky venture. Between 1988 and 2003 five children with...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Arnell K

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a giant aneurysm of the anterior communicating artery (ACoA) which was treated with a STA-RA graft-A3 bonnet bypass and A3-A3 side-to-side anastomosis. A giant and partially thrombosed ACoA aneurysm was partially coated 3 years before his current presentation, its gradual increase producing visual field di...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kim K,Mizunari T,Mizutani N,Kobayashi S,Takizawa K,Kamiyama H,Murai Y,Teramoto A

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Adjuvant systemic chemotherapy increases survival of primary malignant glioma patients beyond 12-18 months. The only interstitial chemotherapy treatment approved for malignant glioma is Gliadel wafer containing carmustine (BCNU) placed in the resection cavity at surgery. Analysis of a large trial by Westphal ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Westphal M,Ram Z,Riddle V,Hilt D,Bortey E,Executive Committee of the Gliadel Study Group.

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite a body of evidence showing that various neurotrophic factors support the survival of nerve cells and stimulate axonal outgrowth, doubt remains about their optimal site of application as well as the more compelling question of what clinical benefit, if any, they would confer. Ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kelleher MO,Myles LM,Al-Abri RK,Glasby MA

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:The aim of this study was to document the possible role of Gamma Knife radiosurgery, suitable for the treatment of deep and well limited tumors, in the management of pineal parenchymal tumors (PPT). POPULATION AND METHODS:We reviewed retrospectively a series of 13 patients with PPT treated by Gamma Knife radios...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Reyns N,Hayashi M,Chinot O,Manera L,Péragut JC,Blond S,Régis J

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The study was conducted to determine the causative factors in the postoperative recurrence (PR) of chronic subdural haematomas (CSDHs) and to evaluate the efficacy of surgery in adults enrolled in this trial. METHODS:99 patients with 121 CSDHs, who were operated on between January 1999 and December 2001, we...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Stanisic M,Lund-Johansen M,Mahesparan R

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cavernous hemangiomas are most commonly found within the subcortical neural parenchyma near the fissura Rolandi, in the basal ganglia, or in the brain stem. Because of advancing neuro-imaging technology and thus resulting in a higher incidence of cavernous hemangiomas they have rising impact in neurosurgery. We presen...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Dörner L,Buhl R,Hugo HH,Jansen O,Barth H,Mehdorn HM

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to assess if transforaminal steroid injections applied to cohort of patients waiting for cervical disc surgery, reduce the pain of cervical radiculopathy and hence reduce the need for surgical intervention. Cervical radiculopathy due to cervical disc herniation or spondylosis is a c...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kolstad F,Leivseth G,Nygaard OP

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyse the occurrence of hardware-related complications in patients with deep brain stimulation (DBS), over a long period of time. METHOD:All patients operated on with DBS at our institution between 1993 and 2002 were followed with respect to adverse events related to the implanted hardware. RESULTS:One...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Blomstedt P,Hariz MI

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This project aimed to prepare a self complete patient satisfaction survey for patients who have undergone surgery for trigeminal neuralgia and then assess its reproducibility, validity and acceptability in one centre. METHODS:The questionnaire, for initial use in patients who had undergone posterior fossa su...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Zakrzewska JM,Lopez BC,Kim SE,Varian EA,Coakham HB

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have investigated the relation between intraoperative abnormal muscle response (AMR) findings and postoperative results in patients undergoing microvascular decompression (MVD) for hemifacial spasm (HFS). However, there is some debate over the reliability of AMR as an indicator of postoperati...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Yamashita S,Kawaguchi T,Fukuda M,Watanabe M,Tanaka R,Kameyama S

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The paper presents clinical evaluation of the polypropylene-polyester knit used as a cranioplasty material. MATERIAL:Between year 1980 and 2002 275 cranioplastic procedures using the polypropylene-polyester plates Codubix were carried out in the Department of Neurosurgery of the Medical University of Łódź. ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Andrzejak S,Fortuniak J,Wróbel-Wiśniewska G,Zawirski M

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The excitotoxic amino acid glutamate is known to aggravate pre-existing neuropathology. Since volatile anesthetics increase plasma amino acid levels, we investigated if the anesthetics isoflurane and propofol increase plasma and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) glutamate in neurosurgical patients. METHODS:In disce...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Stover JF,Kempski OS

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:OBJECTIVE, BACKGROUND: Cerebral angiography, performed within 24 hr of aneurysmal rupture, carries an increased risk of rebleeding. We have investigated the rerupture rate during angiography procedures under deep general anesthesia and the factors that contribute to rebleeding. METHODS:We divided 69 patient...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kusumi M,Yamada M,Kitahara T,Endo M,Kan S,Iida H,Sagiuchi T,Fujii K

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Spinal subarachnoid hematomas are unusual and difficult to diagnose and the outcome of treatment is influenced by the lesions that frequently accompany them. OBJECTIVES:To clarify the neuroradiological diagnostic aspects of spinal subarachnoid hematoma as well as the results of treatment. BACKGROUND:Only...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Domenicucci M,Ramieri A,Paolini S,Russo N,Occhiogrosso G,Di Biasi C,Delfini R

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parafalcine chondrosarcoma is extremely rare, and may be difficult to differentiate preoperatively from falx meningioma. An 18-year-old woman presented with a parafalcine chondrosarcoma incidentally detected as a small lesion 2 years before admission, suggesting falx meningioma. Brain computed tomography and magnetic ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Tosaka M,Fukasawa Y,Takahashi A,Sasaki A,Saito N

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a potential risk of sacrificing the cortical vein during neurosurgical operations, particularly in the interhemispheric or subtemporal approach. An impaired cortical vein might cause cerebral venous circulatory disturbances (CVCDs) resulting in venous infarction. In this article, we have reviewed the manageme...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Nakase H,Shin Y,Nakagawa I,Kimura R,Sakaki T

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of a patient with acute paraparesis after compression fracture of the twelfth vertebra with progressive neurological deterioration is reported. The occurrence of clinical asymptomatic thoracic meningioma and coincidence with posttraumatic compression fracture of the vertebra at the same level resulting in acute...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Rasche D,Bonsanto MM,Hamer J,Unterberg A,Tronnier V

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Behçet's disease is an unusual medical condition in central Europe and North America, however more common in Turkey and Japan. It was originally described in Turkey, characterized by recurrent oral ulcers, genital ulcers and also uveitis. A variety of vascular lesions such as venous occlusions, arterial aneurysms and ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Zsigmond P,Bobinski L,Boström S

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Spanish National Committee for Neurosurgery has recently approved a new training programme which will shortly replace the former programme, which dates from 1984. The object of this report was to evaluate training in neurosurgery in Spain under the extant programme as perceived by the residents themselves. Assessm...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Mateo-Sierra O,Delgado P,Cancela P,Fernández-Carballal C

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Superficial siderosis (SS) of the central nervous system is an insidious, progressive, irreversible and debilitating neurological disorder caused by recurrent haemorrhage within the subarachnoid space. The subsequent deposition of haemorrhagic breakdown products in the spinal cord and nervous tissues leads to the loss...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Aquilina K,Kumar R,Lu J,Rawluk D

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case illustrates the correlation between Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and the pathological findings in a case of cavernous sinus (CS) aspergilloma. ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Urculo E,Aranzadi MJ,Ruiz I,Villanua J

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe an exceptional case of a frontal convexity chondroma arising at the site of a compound depressed skull fracture operated on 12 years earlier. We conclude that intracranial chondroma should be included in the differential diagnosis of a calcified mass for the patients who had had a compound, depressed skull...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Hong JT,Lee SW,Son BC,Sung JH,Choi HC,Kim MC

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of brain tumors in elderly patients is increasing. It has become possible to treat meningiomas in the elderly by several modalities. We developed a successful multimodal strategy to treat these patients. METHODS:We registered 35 patients with meningiomas. Symptomatic meningiomas were treated s...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Sonoda Y,Sakurada K,Saino M,Kondo R,Sato S,Kayama T

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cavernous malformations (CM) occur very rarely in the ventricular system. We report a patient with a rare location in the third ventricle who had intermittent headaches as the initial symptom. ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Milenkovic Z

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most scales used to assess prognosis after subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) are based on the level of consciousness of the patient. Based on information from a logistic regression model, Ogilvy et al. developed a new grading scheme (Massachussetts General Hospital (MGH) Scale) which applied a simple scoring me...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Lagares A,Gómez PA,Alen JF,Lobato RD,Rivas JJ,Alday R,Campollo J,de la Camara AG

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ki-67 antigen is used as a marker of proliferative activity that is linked to growth rate, invasiveness and prognosis of pituitary adenomas. So far the distribution of Ki-67 index within an individual adenoma has not been investigated. If Ki-67 antigen expression differs significantly within an individual pituitary ad...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Wolfsberger S,Kitz K,Wunderer J,Czech T,Boecher-Schwarz HG,Hainfellner JA,Knosp E

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While bone invasion and hyperostosis are frequent phenomena in meningiomas, primary intra-osseous meningiomas are rare. With only 15 reported cases, the osteolytic form of primary intra-osseous meningiomas is most uncommon. Its occurrence in the skull base is an extra-ordinary exception. We have reviewed and categoriz...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Rosahl SK,Mirzayan MJ,Samii M

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Syringomyelia is an important cause of neurological deficit. Most cases of non-traumatic syringomyelia occur in association with a Chiari malformation. We present three unusual examples of syringomyelia with such an association. The first case is that of syringomyelia in a young woman with Marfan's syndrome, a spontan...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Owler BK,Halmagyi GM,Brennan J,Besser M

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) of the elderly have not received sufficient attention, given the increase in age of individuals in recent years. We therefore designed a retrospective study to clarify features of brain AVMs in this age group in comparison with their counterparts in the general popula...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Hashimoto H,Iida J,Kawaguchi S,Sakaki T

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00