abstract：:The authors report the case of an exceptional presentation of vertebral artery dissection. A 44-year-old man who presented with left shoulder weakness, radicular pain and numbness of the left forearm and thumb was admitted to our hospital with an initial diagnosis of cervical disc herniation. Due to the inconsistency ...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Kunert P,Prokopienko M,Czernicki T,Nowak A,Marchel A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Compared with surgical resection, endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery (TSS) for cholesterol granuloma (CG) in the petrous apex (PA) is associated with local recurrence due to obstruction of the drainage route. We present a detailed procedure of an endoscopic TSS using pedicle vascularized nasoseptal flap (PVN...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Ishi Y,Kobayashi H,Motegi H,Endo S,Yamaguchi S,Terasaka S,Houkin K

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Non-invasive bladder cancer is effectively treated with intravesical BCG therapy. The administration of the BCG vaccine is to destroy the neoplastic lesion or prevent further recurrences. The activity of the vaccine involves boosting the immune system through the stimulation of the inflammation in the blad...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Białecki J,Nowak-Misiak M,Rąpała K,Marczyński W,Suchodolski G,Truszczyńska A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Intramedullary hemangioblastomas are rare lesions. They can be related to von Hippel-Lindau syndrome or they may be sporadic. This study describes surgical treatment for this infrequent tumor. METHODS:Twelve consecutive patients received surgery to remove sporadic or von Hippel-Lindau syndrome-associated intram...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Prokopienko M,Kunert P,Podgórska A,Marchel A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We sought to evaluate quality of life patients with myasthenic crisis before and after therapeutic plasma exchange. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In our study we conducted an assessment of the quality of life with the use of the questionnaire SF-36, when executed eleven therapeutic plasma exchange. The assessment...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Rozmilowska I,Adamczyk-Sowa M,Rutkowska K,Pierzchala K,Misiolek H

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the potential treatment methods of obesity is deep brain stimulation (DBS) of nucleus accumbens. We describe the case of 19 years old woman with hypothalamic obesity. She weighted 151.4 kg before DBS and the non-surgical methods proved to be inefficient. She was treated with implantation of DBS electrode to nuc...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Harat M,Rudaś M,Zieliński P,Birska J,Sokal P

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:We aimed to evaluate six months of results following repeated GON blocks. METHODS:We evaluated the results from GON block performed on 60 patients. Briefly, we applied a standard 2 mL of 0.5% Bupivacaine GON blockage once a week for 4 weeks. We recorded the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores, the number of migraine...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Okmen K,Dagistan Y,Dagistan E,Kaplan N,Cancan E

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute aortic dissection is a rare, life-threatening condition requiring early recognition and proper treatment. Although chest pain remains the most frequent initial symptom, clinical manifestation of aortic dissection varies. Rarely aortic dissection starts with neurological symptoms such as ischemic stroke, which is...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Kowalska-Brozda O,Brozda M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Guidelines for appropriate management of vestibular schwannomas in NF2 patients are controversial. In this paper we reviewed our experience with patients with NF2 for the results of surgical treatment with particular reference to hearing and facial nerve preservation. METHODS:We included in the study 30 pati...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Nowak A,Dziedzic T,Czernicki T,Kunert P,Morawski K,Niemczyk K,Marchel A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 20-year-old female, university student presented with severe, throbbing, unilateral headache, nausea and vomiting that started 2 days ago. The pain was aggravated with physical activity and she had photophobia. She had been taking contraceptive pills due to polycystic ovary for 3 months. Cranial computed tomography ...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Tan FU,Tellioglu S,Koc RS,Leventoglu A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Presentation of our experience in the treatment of anterior clinoidal meningiomas, including evaluation of factors that may affect early and long-term treatment outcomes. METHODS:Thirty patients were operated with strategy of complete tumor resection using fronto-orbito-zygomatic approach. Outcomes were asse...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Czernicki T,Kunert P,Nowak A,Marchel A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current classification of primary progressive aphasia (PPA) encompasses three variants: non-fluent (nfvPPA), semantic (svPPA) and logopenic (lvPPA). Previously lvPPA was regarded as aphasic form of Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, not all patients with lvPPA phenotype present with AD pathology. Despite abundant lite...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Sitek EJ,Barczak A,Kluj-Kozłowska K,Kozłowski M,Barcikowska M,Sławek J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nocturnal paroxysmal dystonia describes a syndrome consisting of recurrent motor episodes of dystonic-dyskinetic features arising from non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep. In the article, the authors present female case of nocturnal paroxysmal dystonia. The patient has had attacks since her childhood and was eventuall...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Kania K,Niśkiewicz I,Wierzbicka-Wichniak A,Kozubski W,Tokarz-Kupczyk E

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of malignant transformation of diffuse infiltrating glial neoplasm after a prolonged stable period on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy (MRS) initially discovered with a hypothalamic hamartoma. Although MRI and MRS suggest the possibility of malignant transformation in future, they ca...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Ueda F,Aburano H,Yoshie Y,Matsui O,Gabata T

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to evaluate our surgical experience with intracranial meningiomas in NF2 patients and provide knowledge of the natural history of these lesions. METHODS:We included in the natural growth study patients with the diagnosis of NF2 who harbored intracranial meningiomas and were observed ...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Nowak A,Dziedzic T,Czernicki T,Kunert P,Marchel A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sex and blood level of sex hormones play a key role not only in the susceptibility to develop Parkinson's disease (PD) but also influence the natural course of the disease. The aim of this study was to compare reproductive lifespan events in females affected with PD and in "non-parkinsonian" age matched subj...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Nitkowska M,Czyżyk M,Friedman A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:General anesthesia (GA) is the most commonly used anesthetic technique for spinal surgery. This study aimed to compare spinal anesthesia (SA) and GA in patients undergoing spinal surgery, in terms of perioperative outcome and cost effectiveness. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study included 80 patients w...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Kahveci K,Doger C,Ornek D,Gokcinar D,Aydemir S,Ozay R

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the patient with Holmes tremor secondary to the infarction of thalamus, successfully treated with the deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the area between ventralis oralis anterior and zona incerta for a long time, in whom the severe tremor reappeared after removal of the DBS lead. This is the first presentatio...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Grabska N,Rudzińska M,Dec-Ćwiek M,Tutaj M,Pietraszko W,Michalski M,Szczudlik A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The superior cerebral artery is a clinically significant vessel, but little is known about its radiological anatomy. The aim of this study was to describe the anatomical variations of the proximal segment of the superior cerebellar artery using Computed Tomography Angiography. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The st...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Krzyżewski RM,Stachura MK,Stachura AM,Rybus J,Tomaszewski KA,Klimek-Piotrowska W,Brzegowy P,Urbanik A,Walocha JA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Among pineal region lesions meningiomas are extremely rare and include falcotentorial and velum interpositum meningiomas. It is very difficult to discriminate between these two lesions and description of the clinical presentation and the surgical technique in approaching these tumors is limited. We respective...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Nowak A,Dziedzic T,Czernicki T,Kunert P,Marchel A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The outcome in acute stroke strongly depends on patient-related issues, as well as on the availability of human and diagnostic resources. Our aim was to evaluate safety and effectiveness of intravenous alteplase for stroke according to the time of admission to the hospital. MATERIALS AND METHODS...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Karliński M,Kobayashi A,Sobolewski P,Lisewski P,Romanowicz S,Fryze W,Nyka W,Zięba M,Dorobek M,Członkowska A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aim was to describe the clinical spectrum, therapy, and outcome of ischemic strokes under therapy with new oral anticoagulants (NOAC). METHODS AND RESULTS:A literature research was carried out in PubMed. Clinical trials as well as case reports were included. Four large trials comparing NOAC with warfarin re...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Stöllberger C,Finsterer J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The purpose of the study was to compare the results of operative treatment of tumours located in the sensory-motor cortex guided with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) combined with the neuro-na-vigation system to the results of classical operative treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The ...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Tymowski M,Majchrzak K,Bobek-Billewicz B,Ladziński P,Majchrzak H

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common cause of neurological disability of young people. It is estimated that 40 000-60 000 people in the country suffer from MS, and approximately 2000 new cases are diagnosed annually. These are, however, estimated data and require verification by nation-wide research. Results pub...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Brola W,Fudala M,Flaga S,Ryglewicz D

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present a case report of a 28-year-old patient with hepatic, but no neurological, signs of Wilson disease, with pathological changes in both the globi pallidi and caudate found with routine brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The patient was recommended for liver transplantation by hepatologists, and d...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Litwin T,Dzieżyc K,Poniatowska R,Członkowska A

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Ongoing evaluation of the results of thrombolytic therapy in patients with ischaemic stroke (IS) in regions with different health care organization is absolutely crucial for making this method of treatment safer and efficient. The aim of this study was to analyse the efficacy and safety of treatm...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Sobolewski P,Sledzińska-Dźwigał M,Szczuchniak W,Hatalska-Żerebiec R,Grzesik M,Sobota A

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Tremor is the most prevalent movement disorder, defined as rhythmic oscillations of a body part, caused by alternating or synchronic contractions of agonistic or antagonistic muscles. The aim of the study was to assess prevalence and to characterize parameters of tremor accompanying de-generative ataxias, ...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Rudzińska M,Krawczyk M,Wójcik-Pędziwiatr M,Szczudlik A,Tomaszewski T

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the concentration of 25(OH)D₃ and the indices of calcium and phosphorus metabolism at different times of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). The relationships between the concentrations of 25(OH)D₃ and the indices of calcium-phosphate metabolism were...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Kubicka K,Pierzchała K

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the effectiveness of aneurysm clipping by computed tomography angiography (CTA) in a long-term follow-up. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The CTA examination was performed in 119 patients who had 143 aneurysms clipped. The examinations were performed 3 to 1...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Kunert P,Prokopienko M,Gola M,Dziedzic T,Jaworski M,Marchel A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arachnoid granulation is often found incidentally in the dural sinuses and skull. It may also enlarge the dural sinus or inner table of the skull. We report a 46-year-old woman who presented with occipital headaches and arachnoid granulations in both transverse sinuses and torcular herophili. Neurological examination ...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Tural Emon S,Orakdogen M,Akpinar E,Hakan T,Zafer Berkman M

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an in-dependent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. The origin of diabetic microangiopathy is multifactorial; it affects all layers of the artery wall, causing endothelial and vasoreactivity impairment. The incidence of cerebral vasoreactivity failure in diabetic pa...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Lasek-Bal A,Kazibutowska Z,Gołba A,Motta E

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Synovial cysts of the spine occur most frequently in the lumbosacral region. Methods of treatment vary, but in cases of chronic pain or neurological deficits surgical intervention is undertaken. The aim of this paper is to present indications, surgical technique and efficacy of surgical treatment...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Jankowski R,Szymaś J,Nowak S,Zukiel R,Sokół B,Paprzycki W

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presented case concerns a patient with neuralgia of the common peroneal nerve and progressive neurological deficit caused by interfascicular growth of schwannoma. The ultrasound diagnostics identified the lesion as a popliteal cyst. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed features of atypical cyst location. Due to the...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Andrychowski J,Czernicki Z,Jasielski P

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Patients suffering from Huntington disease (HD) have been shown to present with poor self-awareness of a variety of symptoms. The study aimed to assess the self-awareness of memory impairment in HD in comparison to advanced Parkinson disease (PD), mild PD and cervical dystonia. MATERIAL AND METH...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Sitek EJ,Sołtan W,Robowski P,Schinwelski M,Wieczorek D,Sławek J

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Cerebral artery fenestrations (CAF) are rare congenital variations usually diagnosed by digital subtraction angiography (DSA). The aim of this study was to examine the frequency of occurrence of fenestrations in cerebral arteries and their coexistence with cerebral aneurysms in computed tomograph...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Bożek P,Pilch-Kowalczyk J,Kluczewska E,Zymon-Zagórska A

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is an inflammatory component in the pathogenesis of ischaemic stroke, which plays an important role in inducing atherothrombotic and embolic stroke. Statins, HMG-CoA (3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-coenzyme A) reductase inhibitors are widely used in the primary and secondary prevention of ischaemic stroke. It has b...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Kotlęga D,Ciećwież S,Turowska-Kowalska J,Nowacki P

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is frequently accompanied by other symptoms, such as visual and auditory disturbances or pain. The aim of the study was to assess the occurrence of auditory symptoms accompanying HFS using subjective and objective methods, their relation with other HFS symptoms, and their r...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Rudzińska M,Wójcik M,Zajdel K,Hydzik-Sobocińska K,Malec M,Hartel M,Składzień J,Szczudlik A

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an established and accepted treatment modality of generalized dystonia. The stereotactic target to be approached with DBS leads is the internal segment of the globus pallidus (GPi). Bilateral GPi stimulation in patients suffering from primary generalized dystonia reduced dystonic moveme...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Sobstyl M,Ząbek M

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Commonly used classic hypoglossal (CN XII) to facial nerve (CN VII) anastomosis has the disadvantage of tongue hemiatrophy. Thus, various attempts have been made to modify this method to reduce the tongue damage. The aim of this report was to present the results of hemihypoglossal-facial nerve an...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Kunert P,Podgórska A,Bartoszewicz R,Marchel A

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydatid disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus and Echinococcus multilocularis commonly presents with pulmonary and hepatic cysts. Primary paraspinal muscle cysts are a rare presentation. We report a case of hydatid cyst within paraspinal muscles presenting with cervical mass and associated pain. The hydatid diseas...

journal_title：Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska

authors： Mahmood Nouriyan S,Mokhtari M,Abbasi Fard S,Nouriyan N

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00