abstract：BACKGROUND:Blood blister-like aneurysms (BBAs) pose a significant challenge to neurosurgeons and neuro-interventionalists. These fragile broad-based aneurysms have a propensity to rupture with minimal manipulation during surgical or endovascular explorations because, unlike saccular aneurysms, they lack all layers of t...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Cıkla U,Baggott C,Başkaya MK

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Toward the end of the nineteenth century, it was Gowers, Horsley and Macewen who first reported successful surgical procedures for the treatment of subdural extramedullary tumors. Following this, Church and Eisendrath as well as Putnam and Warren reported unsuccessful attempts to treat subpial spinal patho...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Hildebrandt G,Stienen MN,Surbeck W,Tröhler U

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The vasodilatator effects of testosterone have been widely studied and demonstrated. Based on previous studies of these vasodilatatory activities, we hypothesized that testosterone might have potential effects on subarachnoid hemorrhage-induced cerebral vasospasm. METHODS:Thirty-two adult male New Zealand w...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Gürer B,Turkoglu E,Kertmen H,Karavelioglu E,Arikok AT,Sekerci Z

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fever occurs frequently in acute brain injury patients, and its occurrence is associated with poorer outcomes. Paracetamol, an antipyretic frequently employed in patients with cerebral damage, may cause hypotension. We evaluated the cerebral and hemodynamic effects of intravenous (IV) paracetamol for the con...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Picetti E,De Angelis A,Villani F,Antonini MV,Rossi I,Servadei F,Caspani ML

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microvascular decompression (MVD) is a documented effective treatment of trigeminal neuralgia (TN). Lately, reports on endoscopy-assisted microvascular decompression (eaMVD) with better outcome and less risk have emerged. This study was undertaken to verify under which circumstances the endoscope proved esse...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Sandell T,Ringstad GA,Eide PK

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lateral orbitotomy can be minimalized using contemporary endoscopy. METHODS:Anatomy of the temporal fossa/orbital wall junction is described. The attachment of the temporal fascia is cut off from the orbital rim through a 1.5 cm skin incision in the lateral orbital wrinkle. The temporal muscle is detached f...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Lyson T,Sieskiewicz A,Rogowski M,Mariak Z

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cranial intraparenchymal hemorrhage represents a critical complication of mechanical circulatory support requiring constant antithrombotic treatment. Surgery of intraparenchymal hemorrhage under anticoagulation represents a challenge and imposes significant risks for patients. It was the aim to analyse surgi...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Krenzlin H,Rosenthal C,Wolf S,Vierecke J,Kowski A,Hetzer R,Vajkoczy P,Czabanka M

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have included different co-morbid conditions in prediction models for stroke patients. For subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH), it is not known whether the Charlson Co-morbidity Index (CCI) is associated with outcome. We evaluated if this index was associated with outcome in patients with ruptured...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Boogaarts HD,Conde MP,Janssen E,van Nuenen WF,de Vries J,Donders R,Westert GP,Grotenhuis JA,Bartels RH

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many high-grade glioma (HGG) patients have cognitive impairments, which impact daily functioning. Cognitive impairments can be caused by tumour-, treatment-, and patient-related factors. The effect of the tumour and of surgical resection on cognition is, however, not well known. We investigated tumour and su...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Habets EJ,Kloet A,Walchenbach R,Vecht CJ,Klein M,Taphoorn MJ

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in mice are rare due to their small size, agility, aversion to handling, and high anxiety compared to larger species. Studying DBS modulation of neural circuitry in murine models of human behavior may ensure safety, guide stimulatory parameters for clinical trials in h...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Halpern CH,Attiah MA,Tekriwal A,Baltuch GH

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the majority of patients with minimal acute subdural hematomas (aSDHs) can be managed conservatively, some require delayed aSDH evacuation due to hematoma enlargement. This study was designed to determine the risk factors associated with delayed hematoma enlargement leading to surgery in patients wi...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kim BJ,Park KJ,Park DH,Lim DJ,Kwon TH,Chung YG,Kang SH

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Ballistic injuries to peripheral nerves pose special challenges in terms of indications, timing and type of surgical intervention. The aim of the present work was to analyze our experience in the surgical treatment of peripheral nerve ballistic injuries with respect to the mechanism of injury (gunshot versus...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Rochkind S,Strauss I,Shlitner Z,Alon M,Reider E,Graif M

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early detection of residual disease may benefit management strategies in patients undergoing transsphenoidal surgery for acromegaly. This requires establishing objective thresholds for early postoperative growth hormone (GH) assays, and incorporating these parameters into a scale for outcome prediction. MET...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Sarkar S,Jacob KS,Pratheesh R,Chacko AG

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We verified the effectiveness of training in endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery (eETSS) techniques using chicken eggs and a skull model. METHODS:We verified the area of eggshell removed by drilling when five residents and four experts used the chicken eggs and a skull model. RESULTS:When resident...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Okuda T,Yamashita J,Fujita M,Yoshioka H,Tasaki T,Kato A

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Brain-shift is a major source of error in neuronavigation systems based on pre-operative images. In this paper, we present intra-operative correction of brain-shift using 3D ultrasound. METHODS:The method is based on image registration of vessels extracted from pre-operative MRA and intra-operative power Do...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Reinertsen I,Lindseth F,Askeland C,Iversen DH,Unsgård G

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Occluding a ruptured intracranial aneurysm as early as possible may entail certain periprocedural conditions that compromise the outcome. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and clinical outcome of endovascular coiling procedures performed on an emergency bas...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Matías-Guiu JA,Avecillas-Chasín J,Barcia JA,Moreu M,López-Ibor L

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Europe only few neurosurgeons are trained in both open surgical clipping as well as in endovascular techniques for treatment of intracranial aneurysms. To investigate the safety and efficacy of performing both techniques we, two dual trained neurosurgeons, analyzed our results in repairing ruptured intracranial ane...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： de Vries J,Boogaarts HD

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radiosurgical treatment of brain lesions near motor or language eloquent areas requires careful planning to achieve the optimal balance between effective dose prescription and preservation of function. Navigated brain stimulation (NBS) is the only non-invasive modality that allows the identification of funct...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Picht T,Schilt S,Frey D,Vajkoczy P,Kufeld M

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Awake craniotomy is a valuable procedure since it allows brain mapping and live monitoring of eloquent brain functions. The advantage of minimizing resource utilization is also emphasized by some physicians in North America. Data on how well an awake craniotomy is tolerated by patients and how much stress it...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Milian M,Tatagiba M,Feigl GC

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Advantages of telemetric devices for long-term intracranial pressure (ICP) measurement have been mentioned several times in the literature. However, descriptions of associated complications are lacking. Therefore, the presented observational study focused on clinical and radiological findings after insertion...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Antes S,Tschan CA,Kunze G,Ewert L,Zimmer A,Halfmann A,Oertel J

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To determine cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics and morphology in Chiari I malformation (CMI) and assess the response to surgery of the posterior cranial fossa, we examined midsagittal imaging along with anterior cervical 2-3 (AC2-3), posterior cervical 2-3 (PC2-3), and aqueduct CSF flow hydrodynamics in axi...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Wang CS,Wang X,Fu CH,Wei LQ,Zhou DQ,Lin JK

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The asymmetry of tonsillar ectopia, syringomyelia, and clinical manifestations, and their correlations in adult Chiari I malformation (CIM) are seldom discussed. METHODS:Clinical and imaging data of 104 consecutive adult patients with CIM and syringomyelia were retrospectively reviewed. A method was devised...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Deng X,Wang K,Wu L,Yang C,Yang T,Zhao L,Xu Y

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microvascular decompression (MVD) has become a well-established surgical procedure for hemifacial spasm (HFS). Before surgery, it is essential to evaluate any possible deformity of the brainstem and establish the precise location of the offending vessels. In the present study of HFS patients we examined coro...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Ohta M,Kobayashi M,Wakiya K,Takamizawa S,Niitsu M,Fujimaki T

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with glioblastoma treated with BCNU wafer implantation for recurrence frequently receive frontline chemoradiotherapy with temozolomide as part of the Stupp protocol. A retrospective investigation was conducted of surgical complications in a cohort of these patients treated at a single institution. ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Samis Zella MA,Wallocha M,Slotty PJ,Isik G,Hänggi D,Schroeteler J,Ewelt C,Steiger HJ,Sabel M

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Gamma knife radiosurgery (GKRS) has for the last decades been an established treatment option for patients with small- or medium-sized vestibular schwannomas (VS), although little data is reported on long-term outcome regarding quality of life (QOL) and tumour control in this patient category. The objectiv...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Wangerid T,Bartek J Jr,Svensson M,Förander P

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was aimed at the evaluation of the relationship between genetic polymorphisms of catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) (rs4680:A > G-Val158Met, rs6269:A > G, rs4633:C > T, rs4818:C > G) and pain sensitivity after lumbar discectomy. METHODS:All patients had one-level symptomatic disc herniation from...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Rut M,Machoy-Mokrzyńska A,Ręcławowicz D,Słoniewski P,Kurzawski M,Droździk M,Safranow K,Morawska M,Białecka M

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 34-year-old female patient suffering from right-sided facial palsy presented to our hospital. Her hearing range was within normal limits. She had undergone GKS after receiving a diagnosis of facial nerve schwannoma (FNS). On the fourth day after GKS, the patient experienced sudden onset hearing loss on the right sid...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Lee SH,Choi HJ,Choi SK,Lim YJ

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To present the combined treatment of fusiform basilar artery aneurysms consisting of a surgical posterior fossa decompressive craniectomy and ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt operation at the same sitting, before the endovascular procedure with telescopic stenting of the aneurysmatic vessel segment in four ca...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kizilkilic O,Kayadibi Y,Sanus GZ,Koçer N,Islak C

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Distal anterior cerebral artery (DACA) aneurysms represent 2-9 % of intracranial aneurysms. They are often more amenable to surgical rather than endovascular treatment due to the size of parent vessels. METHOD:We illustrate surgical approaches for DACA aneurysms arising from different segments of the anteri...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Navarro R,Chao K,Steinberg GK

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Complications of and insertion depth of the Codman MicroSensor ICP monitoring device (CMS) is not well studied. OBJECTIVE:To study complications and the insertion depth of the CMS in a clinical setting. METHODS:We identified all patients who had their intracranial pressure (ICP) monitored using a CMS devic...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Koskinen LO,Grayson D,Olivecrona M

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An intracranial in situ side to side posterior circulation procedure is performed infrequently. The scope of treatment modalities of vertebral artery-PICA aneurysms and vertebral dissections is limited due to the lack of many representations of this procedure's technical nuances. METHODS:To demonstrate the ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Dehdashti AR

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The type of paraclinoid aneurysm has been used to decide management methods. Our aim was to assess the relation of the types of paraclinoid aneurysms and outcomes after endovascular treatment and the efficiency of present endovascular techniques. METHODS:A retrospective analysis was performed on patients wi...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Wang Y,Li Y,Jiang C,Wu Z,Jiang F,Meng H,Siddiqui AH,Yang X

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage has been variably employed to lower intracranial pressure (ICP) in patients with severe head injury. The efficacy of this manoeuvre remains under-explored (Brain Trauma Foundation Recommendation-optional treatment). This work seeks to report the results of CSF drainage via ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Bhargava D,Alalade A,Ellamushi H,Yeh J,Hunter R

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with thalamic hemorrhage, depressed level of consciousness and/or signs of elevated intracranial pressure may be treated with neurocritical care (NCC) and external ventricular drainage (EVD) for release of cerebrospinal fluid. METHODS:Forty-three patients with thalamic hemorrhage treated with NCC...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Tsitsopoulos PP,Enblad P,Wanhainen A,Tobieson L,Hårdemark HG,Marklund N

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The management of pineal cysts is still debatable, especially for asymptomatic incidental ones. For symptomatic cysts associated with hydrocephalus, the surgical management is mandatory and may include either classical microsurgical approaches to the pineal region or endoscopic trans-ventricular approaches i...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Berhouma M,Ni H,Vallee B

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ependymomas and tuberculomas are common paediatric posterior fossa lesions in developing countries and may be confused with each other due to some overlapping features. The distinction is important as the treatment for each is entirely different. We have described three young children in whom clinical-radiological fea...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Futane S,Salunke P,Sahoo S,Mulinani N,Vyas S

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Entrapped fourth ventricle is the result of both inlet aqueduct and outlet fourth ventricular midline and lateral foraminae obstruction. It occurs as a sequalae of intracranial hemorrhagic or inflammatory disease condition. Usually it presents after previous shunting for communicating hydrocephalus with a pe...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Raouf A,Zidan I

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The supracerebellar infratentorial approach is a commonly used route in neurosurgery. It provides a narrow and deep corridor to the dorsal midbrain and pineal region. The authors describe a surgical technique to expand the operative corridor and the surgeon's working angles during this approach. METHODS:Thi...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Rey-Dios R,Cohen-Gadol AA

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microvascular decompression (MVD) for hemifacial spasm (HFS) has been popular, but it may take enough time to master this special operative technique and procedure. This may induce uneven distribution of the number of MVD operations in each institute, possibly resulting in an overall unsatisfactory quality o...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Fukunaga A,Shimizu K,Yazaki T,Ochiai M

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical treatment of giant clinoidal meningiomas remains a challenging task for neurosurgeons. Here, we present details of the surgical techniques for the dissection of encased perforators. METHODS:The dissection of encased perforators is summarized as follows: (1) split the tumor above the encased arterie...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Yoshimoto K,Nakamizo A,Sasaki T

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00