abstract：BACKGROUND:There are conflicting opinions regarding the optimal waiting time to perform surgery after rupture of supratentorial arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) to achieve the best possible outcome. OBJECTIVE:To analyze factors influencing outcomes for ruptured supratentorial AVMs after surgery, paying particular at...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Hafez A,Oulasvirta E,Koroknay-Pál P,Niemelä M,Hernesniemi J,Laakso A

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Advances in radiological imaging techniques have enabled volumetric measurements of meningiomas to be easily monitored using serial imaging scans. There is limited literature on the relationship between tumour growth rates and the WHO classification of meningiomas despite tumour growth being a major determ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Soon WC,Fountain DM,Koczyk K,Abdulla M,Giri S,Allinson K,Matys T,Guilfoyle MR,Kirollos RW,Santarius T

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bilateral chylothorax following anterior cervical spine surgery is very rare. This report documents the first case of chylothorax after anterior cervical spine surgery through a right-side surgical approach. Unidentified chyle leakage can easily remain unrecognized and, thus, is difficult to treat. For early diagnosis...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Bae JS,Park JH,Jang IT

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An external ventricular drain (EVD) is used to measure intracranial pressure (ICP) and to drain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The procedure is generally safe, but parenchymal sequelae are reported as a possible side effect, with variable incidence. We investigated the mechanical sequelae of EVD insertion and th...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Ortolano F,Carbonara M,Stanco A,Civelli V,Carrabba G,Zoerle T,Stocchetti N

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The frontal bridging vein, which is the venous drainage route of the frontal cortex into the superior sagittal sinus (SSS), sometimes poses an obstacle in the anterior interhemispheric approach during surgery for anterior cerebral artery aneurysms. Although severe complications including venous infarction or...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Ohara K,Inoue T,Ono H,Kiyofuji S,Tamura A,Saito I

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review current management strategies for olfactory groove meningioma (OGM)s and the recent literature comparing endoscopic endonasal (EEA) with traditional transcranial (TCA) approaches. METHODS:A PubMed search of the recent literature (2011-2016) was performed to examine outcomes following EEA and TCA fo...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Shetty SR,Ruiz-Treviño AS,Omay SB,Almeida JP,Liang B,Chen YN,Singh H,Schwartz TH

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As the anatomical three-dimensional (3D) positional relationship around the anterior clinoid process (ACP) is complex, experience of many surgeries is necessary to understand anterior clinoidectomy (AC). We prepared a 3D synthetic image from computed tomographic angiography (CTA) and magnetic resonance imagi...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Okonogi S,Kondo K,Harada N,Masuda H,Nemoto M,Sugo N

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lesions lateral to the lower brainstem in an area extending from the foraminae of Luschka to the foramen magnum are rare and include different pathologies. There is no consensus on an ideal surgical approach. METHOD:To gain access to this area, we use the midline suboccipital subtonsillar approach (STA). Th...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Herlan S,Roser F,Ebner FH,Tatagiba M

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Migration of the catheter tip of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) through a patent processus vaginalis (PV) has seldom being reported. In this series, we analyzed all cases of inguinoscrotal migration of an VPS catheter at our center. Between 1975 and 2015, 295 VPS insertions were performed. In seven infants (2.3%),...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Fernandez-Ibieta M,Villamil V,Martinez-Lage J

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An understanding of the present standing of surgery, surgical results and the role in altering the future morbidity and mortality of untreated brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVMs) is appropriate considering the myriad alternative management pathways (including radiosurgery, embolization or some combinat...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Morgan MK,Davidson AS,Assaad NNA,Stoodley MA

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Orthostatic headache (OH) is a potential complication of lumbar drainage (LD) usage. The incidence and risk factors for OH with the use of lumbar drainage during endoscopic endonasal procedures have not been documented. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the incidence of post-procedure OHs associated with placement o...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Liang B,Shetty SR,Omay SB,Almeida JP,Ni S,Chen YN,Ruiz-Treviño AS,Anand VK,Schwartz TH

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Some intracranial aneurysms treated by stent-assisted coiling (SAC) with incomplete occlusion undergo progressive occlusion (PO) during follow-up period. We analyzed the predictors for the occurrence of PO. METHODS:Among 74 cerebral aneurysms treated by SAC using the Enterprise or Neuroform stents from 2010...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Nakazaki M,Nonaka T,Nomura T,Onda T,Yonemasu Y,Takahashi A,Hashimoto Y,Honda O,Oka S,Sasaki M,Daibo M,Honmou O

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation (nTMS) is increasingly used for preoperative mapping of motor function, and clinical evidence for its benefit for brain tumor patients is accumulating. In respect to language mapping with repetitive nTMS, literature reports have yielded variable results, and it i...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Krieg SM,Lioumis P,Mäkelä JP,Wilenius J,Karhu J,Hannula H,Savolainen P,Lucas CW,Seidel K,Laakso A,Islam M,Vaalto S,Lehtinen H,Vitikainen AM,Tarapore PE,Picht T

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a rare fatal complication of an occipital condylar fracture. The patient was initially neurologically intact, but showed secondary clinical deterioration. Imaging revealed extensive extra-axial hemorrhage at the craniocervical junction and an acute obstructive hydrocephalus. MR imaging demonstrated a T2 hyp...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Bulthuis VJ,Cornips EMJ,Dings J,van Santbrink H,Postma AA

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anterior cranial fossa dural arterio-venous fistulas (DAVFs) represent 6% of all intracranial DAVFs; characteristically they show an aggressive behaviour with high risk of intracranial haemorrhage. Peculiar anatomical features, such as feeding by the ethmoidal arteries and the pattern of venous drainage (fre...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Meneghelli P,Pasqualin A,Lanterna LA,Bernucci C,Spinelli R,Dorelli G,Zampieri P

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cervical spine injuries of variable severity are common among patients with an acute traumatic brain injury (TBI). We hypothesised that TBI patients with positive head computed tomography (CT) scans would have a significantly higher risk of having an associated cervical spine fracture compared to patients wi...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Thesleff T,Kataja A,Öhman J,Luoto TM

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Convection-enhanced delivery (CED) is a technique allowing local infusion of therapeutic agents into the central nervous system, circumventing the blood-brain or spinal cord barrier. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the utility of nimustine hydrochloride (ACNU) CED in controlling tumor progression in an experimental s...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Ogita S,Endo T,Sugiyama S,Saito R,Inoue T,Sumiyoshi A,Nonaka H,Kawashima R,Sonoda Y,Tominaga T

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Meticulous haemostasis is one of the most important factors during microneurosurgical resection of brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM). Controlling major arterial feeders and draining veins with clips and bipolar coagulation are well-established techniques, while managing with bleeding from deep tiny vess...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kozyrev DA,Thiarawat P,Jahromi BR,Intarakhao P,Choque-Velasquez J,Hijazy F,Teo MK,Hernesniemi J

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent advances in endoscopic techniques have allowed minimally invasive approaches to the cranio-vertebral junction (CVJ) through the oropharynx (ETA) in addition to the transnasal approach (EEA). These minimally invasive endoscopic techniques allow for increased surgical exposure using no visible incisions...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： La Corte E,Aldana PR

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between external ventricular drainage (EVD) and aneurysm rerupture is still a controversial issue. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of published series reporting data of EVD placement in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) with the aim to evaluate the relationship betwe...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Cagnazzo F,Gambacciani C,Morganti R,Perrini P

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Different surgical approaches have been developed for dealing with third ventricle lesions, all aimed at obtaining a safe removal minimizing brain manipulation. The supraorbital subfrontal trans-lamina terminalis route, commonly employed only for the anterior third ventricle, could represent, in selected cas...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Iacoangeli M,Colasanti R,Esposito D,Di Rienzo A,di Somma L,Dobran M,Gladi M,Scerrati M

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) secondary to arterivenous malformations (AVMs) is relatively rare. We here report on a case of TN caused by cerebellar AVMs that was successfully treated by total AVMs resection in conjunction with microvasecular decompression (MVD) in one stage. In addition, we perform a review of the litera...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Li ZY,Liang JT,Zhang HQ,Bao YH,Ling F

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neurogenic pulmonary edema (NPE) is a clinical syndrome characterized by the acute onset of pulmonary edema after a significant central nervous system (CNS) insult. NPE occurs as a result of release of catecholamines into the blood immediately after aneurysm rupture. The aim of this study is to investigate t...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Nastasovic T,Milakovic B,Marinkovic JE,Grujicic D,Stosic M

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of endoscopes in transnasal surgery offers increased visualization. To minimize rhinological morbidity without restriction in manipulation, we introduced the mononostril transethmoidal-paraseptal approach. METHODS:The aim of the transethmoidal-paraseptal approach is to create sufficient space within...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Reisch R,Briner HR,Hickmann AK

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The middle meningeal artery (MMA) is well known to function as an important collateral channel to the territory of the anterior cerebral artery in moyamoya disease. This study was aimed to evaluate whether indocyanine green (ICG) videoangiography could visualize the anterior branch of the MMA before cranioto...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Tanabe N,Yamamoto S,Kashiwazaki D,Akioka N,Kuwayama N,Noguchi K,Kuroda S

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Regression of meningioma after haemorrhage and the cessation of hormone treatment is well reported. However, spontaneous regression is very rarely observed. Here, we report the spontaneous regression of a parafalcine meningioma in a 56-year-old woman with multiple sclerosis, who was referred to our department after an...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Galloway L,Vakili N,Spears J

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Establishment of a reliable and rapid diagnosis is of paramount importance in spinal tuberculosis. The available gadgetry of investigations, such as AFB smear, culture of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and Uniplex PCR, suffers from a lack of adequate sensitivity and/or a lack of rapidity. Therefore, many times ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Sharma K,Meena RK,Aggarwal A,Chhabra R

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The authors applied a scaffold-free osteogenic three-dimensional (3D) graft made of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AMSCs) in patients undergoing minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MI-TLIF). METHODS:Three patients (two patients and one patient with 1 and 2 levels, respectivel...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Fomekong E,Dufrane D,Berg BV,André W,Aouassar N,Veriter S,Raftopoulos C

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The understanding of molecular alterations of tumors has severely changed the concept of classification in all fields of pathology. The availability of high-throughput technologies such as next-generation sequencing allows for a much more precise definition of tumor entities. Also in the field of brain tumor...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Banan R,Hartmann C

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a large osteoblastoma arising in the frontal bone of a 20-year-old female. The lesion was first noted after a fall, and grew steadily in size following further head injury during pregnancy. Initial plain radiography demonstrated an area of radiolucency, with subsequent cross-sectional imaging rev...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Toescu SM,Alalade AF,Steele L,Bhargava D,Hunter R

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical management after epidural steroid injections (ESI) of patients with radiculopathy secondary to a cervical disc herniation (CDH) is uncertain. This study aims to determine whether short-term arm pain alleviation following computed tomography-guided 'indirect' cervical ESI can predict the 1-month outc...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Joswig H,Neff A,Ruppert C,Hildebrandt G,Stienen MN

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In an increasingly complex and competitive professional environment, improving methods to educate neurosurgical residents is key to ensure high-quality patient care. Electronic (e)Learning resources promise interactive knowledge acquisition. We set out to give a comprehensive overview on available eLearning ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Stienen MN,Schaller K,Cock H,Lisnic V,Regli L,Thomson S

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Optimal selection of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) patients for shunt surgery is challenging. Disease State Index (DSI) is a statistical method that merges multimodal data to assist clinical decision-making. It has previously been shown to be useful in predicting progression in mild cogniti...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Luikku AJ,Hall A,Nerg O,Koivisto AM,Hiltunen M,Helisalmi S,Herukka SK,Sutela A,Kojoukhova M,Mattila J,Lötjönen J,Rummukainen J,Alafuzoff I,Jääskeläinen JE,Remes AM,Soininen H,Leinonen V

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infratentorial supracerebellar approach via microscope still has some limitations in resection of pineal region tumors. METHODS:The authors describe a purely endoscopic infratentorial supracerebellar approach for resection of pineal region tumors with matched air-driven arm and navigation. The lateral obliq...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Gu Y,Hu F,Zhang X

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aneurysms associated with brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVMs) influence the natural history of these lesions and pose important therapeutic challenges. However, the epidemiology, natural history, and appropriate management of the aneurysms associated with bAVMs are not completely understood due to the ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Cagnazzo F,Brinjikji W,Lanzino G

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe two cases of clinical and radiographic vasospasm after transsphenoidal resection of a craniopharyngioma. We review the literature on the association of vasospasm and craniopharyngioma and examine management options. Given the lack of evidence for the optimal management of these patients, treatment in conco...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Nash R,Elwell V,Brew S,Powell M,Grieve JP

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore whether segmentation and 3D modeling are more accurate in the preoperative detection of the neurovascular relationship (NVR) in patients with trigeminal neuralgia (TN) compared to MRI fast imaging employing steady-state acquisition (FIESTA). METHOD:Segmentation and 3D modeling using 3D Slicer were...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Han KW,Zhang DF,Chen JG,Hou LJ

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic subdural haematomas (cSDHs) have shown an increasing incidence in an ageing population over the last 20 years, while unacceptable recurrence rates of up to 30 % persist. The recurrence rate of cSDH seems to be related to the excessive neoangiogenesis in the parietal membrane, which is mediated via va...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Schaumann A,Klene W,Rosenstengel C,Ringel F,Tüttenberg J,Vajkoczy P

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The relationship of pain relief from a recently presented CT-guided indirect cervical nerve root injection with local anesthetics and steroids to surgical decompression as a treatment for single-level cervical radiculopathy is not clear. This retrospective study aimed to compare the immediate and 6-week post...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Antoniadis A,Dietrich TJ,Farshad M

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Titanium fixation plates are routinely used for rigid fixation of bone flaps after craniotomy. In craniofacial surgery or after craniotomy involving orbitozygomatic osteotomies, these plates are occasionally removed because of infection, pain, protrusion, soft tissue erosion, and plate malfunction. However...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Gupta R,Adeeb N,Griessenauer CJ,Moore JM,Patel AS,Thomas AJ,Ogilvy CS

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00