Progressive Shrinkage of Involved Arteries in Parallel to Disease Progression in Moyamoya Disease
This study was aimed to clarify how the outer diameter of the involved arteries serially change during disease progression in MMD using qunatitaive 3D-CISS imaging. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 10, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Shusuke Yamamoto, Daina Kashiwazaki, Naoki Akioka, Naoya Kuwayama, Kyo Noguchi, Satoshi Kuroda Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Deep Brain Stimulation of the Hypothalamus Leads to Increased Metabolic Rate in Refractory Obesity
Obesity has become a worldwide epidemic, with very few long-term successful treatment options for refractory disease. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the bilateral lateral hypothalamus (LH) in refractory obesity has been performed safely, but questions remain regarding optimal settings and its effects on metabolic rate. The goals of this experiment were to determine optimal DBS settings and then to determine the actual effect of optimal stimulation on energy expenditure. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 10, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Alexander C. Whiting, Elizabeth F. Sutton, Corey T. Walker, Jakub Godzik, Joshua S. Catapano, Michael Y. Oh, Nestor D. Tomycz, Eric Ravussin, Donald M. Whiting Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Facetal fixation-arthrodesis as treatment for cervical radiculopathy
The efficacy of ‘only fixation’ as treatment for cervical radiculopathy is assessed. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 10, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Atul Goel, Pralhad Dharurkar, Abhidha Shah, Sandeep Gore, Nilesh Bakale, Tejas Vaja Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Hypnosis Aided Awake Surgery for the Management of Intrinsic Brain Tumors versus Standard Awake-Asleep-Awake Protocol: a preliminary, promising experience
Hypnosis is a technique that could aid Awake Surgery protocols. The aim of the presents study is to describe the results of a preliminary experience of a cohort of patients operated on with an original protocol of Hypnosis aided Awake Surgery(HAS). (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 10, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Alessandro Frati, Alessandro Pesce, Mauro Palmieri, Manuela Iasanzaniro, Pietro Familiari, Albina Angelini –, Maurizio Salvati, Monica Rocco, Antonino Raco Tags: Original article Source Type: research
The impact of training and practice environment on academic productivity of early career academic neurosurgeons
Factors affecting academic productivity of neurosurgeons are increasingly being studied. In the current investigation, we retrospectively reviewed a cohort of early-career neurosurgeons to determine if their medical education, residency training, or academic employer had the most influence on a young academician ’s productivity. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 10, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Walter C. Jean, Daniel R. Felbaum Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Retroclival Arachnoid Cysts: Case Series, Literature Review, and a New Classification Proposal
The retroclival region is among the rarest locations for an arachnoid cyst (AC), with only a few published case reports. There is no accepted classification system for these rare cysts. Such a classification system will solve the nomenclature problem and may result in an easier and more systematic management. In this article, databases and literature on retroclival ACs (RACs) are reviewed and analyzed and a classification system is proposed. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 10, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Can Sarica, M. Ibrahim Ziyal Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Title: Efficacy of the sphenopalatine ganglion radiofrequency in refractory chronic cluster headache
There are just short series of radiofrequency of sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) to treat chronic refractory cluster headache (CCHr) with variable results. Furthermore, there is no consensus on which methodology to use: radiofrequency ablation (RFA) or pulsed radiofrequency (PRF). (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 10, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Laura Salgado-L ópez, Cristian de Quintana-Schmidt, Robert Belvis Nieto, Carles Roig Arnall, Rodrigo Rodríguez Rodriguez, María Jesús Álvarez Holzapfel, Joan Molet-Teixidó Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Effect of Bilateral Anterior Cingulotomy on Chronic Neuropathic Pain with Severe Depression
The presence of neuropathic pain can severely impinge on emotional regulation and activities of daily living, including social activities, resulting in diminished life satisfaction. Unfortunately, the majority of patients with neuropathic pain do not experience an amelioration of symptoms from conventional therapies, even when multimodal therapies are used. Chronic refractory neuropathic pain is usually accompanied by severe depression that is prone to incur suicidal events, thus clinical management of chronic neuropathic pain and depression presents a serious challenge for clinicians and patients. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 10, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Zhengdao Deng, Yixin Pan, Dianyou Li, Chencheng Zhang, Haiyan Jin, Tao Wang, Shikun Zhan, Bomin Sun Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Central or axial atlantoaxial dislocation as a cause of cervical myelopathy: a report of outcome of 5 cases treated by atlantoaxial stabilization
The implications of diagnosis and treatment of central or axial atlantoaxial dislocation (CAAD) as a cause of symptoms of cervical myelopathy is evaluated. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 10, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Atul Goel, Arjun Dhar, Abhidha Shah, Dikpal Jadhav, Nilesh Bakale, Tejas Vaja, Neha Jadhav Tags: Original article Source Type: research
“Swirl Sign” in Extradural Hematoma
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Source: World Neurosurgery - October 10, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Vipin Kumar Gupta, Abhinav Seth Tags: Clinical Images Source Type: research
Retro-odontoid Pseudotumor Without Radiological Atlanto-axial Instability: a Systematic Review
Retro-odontoid pseudotumor (RP) can be caused by several pathologies, especially rheumatoid arthritis, and is usually associated with the presence of atlanto-axial instability (AAI). On the other hand, a different group of patients has been identified in whom RP is observed without radiological findings of AAI. The pathophysiology, clinical characteristics, and prognosis of these latter group of patients are not well described in the literature. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 10, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Luis A. Robles, Greg M. Mundis Tags: Literature Reviews Source Type: research
Endonasal chiasmapexy using autologous cartilage/bone for empty sella syndrome after cabergoline therapy for prolactinoma: A case report
Visual field deterioration caused by secondary empty sella after cabergoline therapy for prolactinoma is a rare event. Chiasmapexy is performed to treat empty sella syndrome. Although various materials have been used for the elevation of the optic chasm, the most appropriate material remains to be established. Here, we describe the efficiency of chiasmapexy for empty sella syndrome following dopamine agonist treatment and the utility of septal cartilage and sphenoidal sinus bone as materials for chiasmapexy. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 10, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Eriko Ishihara, Masahiro Toda, Ryota Sasao, Hiroyuki Ozawa, Shin Saito, Kaoru Ogawa, Kazunari Yoshida Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Comparison of endoscopic vs microsurgical resection of pituitary adenomas with parasellar extension and evaluation of the predictive value of a simple “4 quadrants” radiological classification
The amount of parasellar extension is a known limitation for gross total resection (GTR) of pituitary adenomas. Endoscopic technique seems to improve resection of adenomas extending laterally. Knosp classification is used to evaluate the extent of parasellar invasion: at increasing Knosp grades correspond lower rate of GTR. The “4 quadrants” method could help to estimate the risk of partial resection in adenomas with parasellar extension. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 9, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Gianluca Trevisi, Vera Vigo, Maria Grazia Morena, Domenico Luca Grieco, Mario Rigante, Carmelo Anile, Annunziato Mangiola Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Correlation of preoperative Von Willebrand Factor with MRI perfusion and permeability parameters as predictors of prognosis in glioblastoma
Angiogenesis has been shown to be strictly related to tumor malignancy. Glioblastoma (GBM) is highly vascularized and von Willebrand Factor (VWF) plays a potent pro-angiogenic role. Dynamic contrast enhanced (DCE-) and dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC-) MRI represent a widely accepted method to assess GBM microvasculature. Our aim was to investigate the correlation between plasma VWF:Ag, permeability and perfusion MRI parameters, and examine their potential in predicting GBM patient prognosis. (Source: World Neurosurgery)
Source: World Neurosurgery - October 9, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Stefania Elena Navone, Fabio Martino Doniselli, Paul Summers, Laura Guarnaccia, Paolo Rampini, Marco Locatelli, Rolando Campanella, Giovanni Marfia, Antonella Costa Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Intraoperative ultrasound guided posterior cervical laminectomy for degenerative cervical myelopathy
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Source: World Neurosurgery - October 9, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Ralph T. Sch är, Jefferson R. Wilson, Howard J. Ginsberg Tags: Technical Note Source Type: research
