MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Acta Neurochirurgica' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:42:54 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5668690&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fv2276688p31073q5%2F Conclusions  In the high-risk population of non-traumatic SAH, the use of AIC delays the occurrence of infection compared with that reported with non-antibiotic-impregnated catheters. This may orient management strategies in SAH patients requiring a ventriculostomy. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00701-012-1276-6Authors Nancy McLaughlin, Neurosurgery Division, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal—Hôpital Notre-Dame, 1560 Sherbrooke St. East, Montreal, QC H2L 4M1, CanadaPierre St-Antoine, Department of Microbiology, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal—Hôpital Notre-Dame, 1560 Sherbrooke St. East, Montreal, QC H2L 4M1, CanadaMichel W. Bojanowski, Neurosurgery Division, Centre Hospitalier de l... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5668690 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:35:52 +0100 5668690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660867&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fx7468u02r14571l0%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the editorPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00701-012-1284-6Authors Manish K. Kasliwal, Department of Neurosurgery and Gamma Knife Neurosciences Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India 110029Aditya Gupta, Department of Neurosurgery and Gamma Knife Neurosciences Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India 110029Manish S. Sharma, Department of Neurosurgery and Gamma Knife Neurosciences Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India 110029 Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660867 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:21:36 +0100 5660867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660868&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fm7100566370156j4%2F Conclusion  Study results indicate that the most common injury was an upper plexus palsy. It was characteristic of bicycle accidents, and significantly more common in car and motorcycle accidents. The results also indicate that it is important to consider the potential of a brachial plexus injury after serious traffic accidents and to examine both upper extremities in detail even if some motor function is preserved. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s00701-012-1291-7Authors Radek Kaiser, Third Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Charles University, Srobarova 50, 100 34 Prague, Czech RepublicPetr Waldauf, Third Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicin... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660868 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:21:35 +0100 5660868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660869&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fb1407n65x03140u0%2F Conclusion  Overall, we found that computer-aided perimeter methods showed a more accurate picture of tumor progression than traditional methods, which generally underestimated growth. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00701-012-1273-9Authors Victor Chang, Department of Neurosurgery, Henry Ford Health System, 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202, USAJayang Narang, Department of Radiology Neuroscience Institute, Henry Ford Health System, 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202, USALonni Schultz, Department of Biostatistics and Research Epidemiology, Henry Ford Health System, 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202, USAAhmad Issawi, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Illinois, Peoria, IL, USARajan Jain, Department of Neurosurger... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660869 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:14:22 +0100 5660869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660870&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fj73x477433p2h982%2F Conclusions  There was no association between ZOL treatment and nonunion of the lumbar spinal bone. Thus, undergoing lumbar interbody fusion surgery is not a valid reason to suspend or avoid treatment with ZOL. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00701-012-1283-7Authors Chao Li, Department of Orthopedics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, ChinaHui-Ren Wang, Department of Orthopedics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, ChinaXi-Lei Li, Department of Orthopedics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, ChinaXiao-Gang Zhou, Department of Orthopedics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, ChinaJian Dong, Department of Orthopedics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China ... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660870 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:55:58 +0100 5660870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660871&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F23h13126521x3516%2F Conclusions  Our results confirmed that reactive glial cells dominated the proliferating cell population after TBI and suggested that NO-regulated mechanisms are relevant for post-traumatic cellular proliferation and differentiation, since NO inhibition decreased the number of proliferating cells in the SVZ and the proportion of proliferating cells expressing GFAP, a marker of glial proliferation. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Experimental ResearchPages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00701-012-1282-8Authors Arnberg Fabian, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Section of Clinical CNS Research, Karolinska Institutet, S-171 76 Stockholm, SwedenGahm Caroline, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Section of Clinical CNS Research, Karolinska Institutet, S-171 76 Stockholm, SwedenM... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660871 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:55:57 +0100 5660871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660872&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fxp161lv073wt1304%2F Conclusion  5-ALA fluorescence in stereotactic biopsies can increase the safety and accuracy of these procedures by reducing sampling errors and eliminating the need for multiple samples and/or frozen section verification, creating a more accurate, faster and safer procedure for cases of suspected malignant or high-grade brain tumors situated in deep or eloquent areas. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s00701-012-1290-8Authors Gord von Campe, Universitätsklinik für Neurochirurgie, Medizinische Universität Graz, Graz, AustriaMichael Moschopulos, Department of Neuropathology, Kantonsspital Aarau, Aarau, SwitzerlandMartin Hefti, Neurochirurgisches Zentrum, Klinik Am Rosenberg, Hasenbühlstrasse 11, 9410 Heiden, Switzerland ... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660872 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:14:11 +0100 5660872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5650047&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fk1367738827xg760%2F Conclusions  The authors present one of the largest studies to date regarding patients with spinal cord herniation and emphasize that the possibility of this condition must be kept in mind when addressing all patients with progressive myelopathy. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1265-1Authors Francesco Prada, Department of Neurosurgery, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico C. Besta, via Celoria 11, 20133 Milan, ItalyAndrea Saladino, Department of Neurosurgery, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico C. Besta, via Celoria 11, 20133 Milan, ItalySergio Giombini, Department of Neurosurgery, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico C. Besta, via Celoria 11, 20133 Milan, ItalyAlessandra Erbetta, Department of Neuroradiology, F... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5650047 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:06:08 +0100 5650047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5650048&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fq7785246x01368ut%2F Conclusions  LINAC radiosurgery using a micro multi-leaf collimator for complex shaped intracranial meningiomas is effective yielding a high local tumor control, whereas the treatment-related morbidity remains low. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00701-012-1278-4Authors Faycal El Majdoub, Department of Stereotaxy and Functional Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Strasse 62, 50937 Cologne, GermanyMoataz Elawady, Department of Stereotaxy and Functional Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Strasse 62, 50937 Cologne, GermanyChristian Bührle, Department of Stereotaxy and Functional Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Strasse 62, 50937 Cologne, GermanyMustapha El-Khatib, Dep... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5650048 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:50:58 +0100 5650048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5650049&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fy5rl43p5n43p5666%2F Conclusion  The use of iMRI in transsphenoidal surgery for non-functioning pituitary adenoma might lead to higher total resection rates. In our series, resection of remnants detected by iMRI was neither associated with higher incidences of postoperative hypopituitarism nor with lower recovery rates of pituitary axes. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00701-012-1285-5Authors Sven Berkmann, Department of Neurosurgery, Kantonsspital Aarau, Tellstrasse, 5001 Aarau, SwitzerlandJavier Fandino, Department of Neurosurgery, Kantonsspital Aarau, Tellstrasse, 5001 Aarau, SwitzerlandBeat Müller, Medical University Clinic, Kantonsspital Aarau, Aarau, SwitzerlandLuca Remonda, Division of Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology, Kantonsspit... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5650049 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:56:15 +0100 5650049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5650050&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fh71qj325834gn867%2F We report the case of a patient who developed acute transient psychosis after implantation, but not activation of pallidal deep brain electrodes for generalised dystonia. Psychotic symptoms coincided temporally with postoperative motor improvement induced by the microlesion effect after electode implantation. This finding suggests that the microlesion effect may not be confined to motor improvement, but also comprises non-motor symptoms. In our case, affection of adjacent dopaminergic fibres of passages has to be assumed. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportPages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s00701-012-1281-9Authors Verena Eveline Rozanski, Department of Neurology, Klinikum Grosshadern, University of Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377 München, GermanyMartin Lieb, Department of Psy... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5650050 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:50:46 +0100 5650050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5650051&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F62u8563j64482325%2F Abstract  WHO grade II glioma, i.e. diffuse low-grade glioma, is a pre-malignant tumour, usually revealed by seizures in young patients with a normal life. This tumour has a constant growth, and will inescapably become anaplastic. Surgical resection significantly increases the overall survival by delaying the malignant transformation. Thus, the dilemma is to perform early surgery in order to optimise the extent of resection (and thus the median survival) by removing smaller tumours while preserving the quality of life. To this end, the new concept proposed in this review is to achieve surgical resection according to functional and not to oncological boundaries. In other words, the principle is to first understand the cerebral anatomo-functional organisation at the individua... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5650051 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:43:52 +0100 5650051 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639490&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ffw30281106h27541%2F Conclusions  Conventional DTI-FT showed significant differences between the two modalities, most likely because of the more specific definition of the seed region when DTI-FT is based on NBS. Moreover, NBS-aided DTI fiber tracking is user-independent and, therefore, a method for further standardization of DTI fiber tracking. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1255-3Authors Sandro M. Krieg, Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675 Munich, GermanyNiels H. Buchmann, Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675 Munich, GermanyJens Gempt, Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der I... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639490 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:28:23 +0100 5639490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639491&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F7329607157442485%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the editorPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00701-012-1274-8Authors B. Shofty, Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Tel-Aviv Medical Center, 6th Weizman St., Tel-Aviv, IsraelJ. Roth, Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Tel-Aviv Medical Center, 6th Weizman St., Tel-Aviv, IsraelL. Ben-Sira, Unit of Pediatric Radiology, Tel-Aviv Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, IsraelJ. Brotchi, Department of Neurosurgery, Erasme Hospital, University of Brussels, Brussels, BelgiumA. Korn, Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Tel-Aviv Medical Center, 6th Weizman St., Tel-Aviv, IsraelS. Constantini, Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Tel-Aviv Medical Center, 6th Weizman St., Tel-Aviv, Israel Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Sour... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639491 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:28:22 +0100 5639491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639492&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fw014241616447x24%2F Conclusions  The majority of patients suffering from a post-traumatic TOS present a neurogenic, usually subjective syndrome. Prompt therapeutic management is necessary, addressing both physical and psychological complaints. Most patients are cured or well improved by conservative and/or surgical treatment. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1269-xAuthors Annie Dubuisson, Department of Neurosurgery, CHU Liège, Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman, B 35, 4000 Liège, BelgiumCatherine Lamotte, Department of Physical Therapy, CHU, Liège, BelgiumMarguerite Foidart-Dessalle, Department of Physical Therapy, CHU, Liège, BelgiumMinh Nguyen Khac, Department of Neurosurgery, CHU Liège, Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman, ... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639492 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:28:21 +0100 5639492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611109&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F507072p60617lw3j%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the editorPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1272-2Authors Yosef Laviv, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Israel, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tiqva, Israel 49100Shalom Michowitz, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Israel, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tiqva, Israel 49100Michael Schwartz, Pediatric Radiology, Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Israel, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tiqva, Israel 49100 Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611109 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:51:11 +0100 5611109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611110&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp240n4phj8646x4t%2F Conclusions  Our study showed that general anesthesia, used for patients undergoing CEA, negatively influenced cognitive function during the immediate period after surgery (the first postoperative day). However, by the sixth postoperative day, this cognitive impairment was no longer being detected. POCD occurring shortly after carotid endarterectomy is the result of general anesthesia, which is probably an independent evoking factor in itself. The cognitive deficit recorded only during the immediate postoperative period, is not a negative effect of GA but merely a side-effect and thus GA should not be considered inferior to LA for use during CEA. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1270-4Authors Jan Mracek, Departme... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611110 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:41:39 +0100 5611110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5584642&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F2ghm5w7p78532854%2F Abstract  Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a neurotoxic clinico-radiological diagnosis typically presenting with headache, encephalopathy and visual disturbance accompanied by a unique neuroradiological pattern of symmetrical parieto-occipital vasogenic oedema. Here we present the case of a 51-year-old woman who presented to hospital following a thunderclap headache, initially thought to be secondary to a subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH). A tiny anterior choroidal artery aneurysm was demonstrated on cerebral angiogram. At surgical clipping, no evidence of haemorrhage was observed. Post-operatively, the patient developed delayed right-sided hemiparesis, managed with aggressive hypertensive treatment, and later, with onset of septicaemia, central visual lo... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5584642 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:57:05 +0100 5584642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5584643&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fl513r055481r2152%2F Conclusions  SAH causes cerebral blood flow abnormalities even in the acute phase of the illness, consisting mainly of an increase in circulation times (TTP and MTT), which are correlated with the severity of the bleeding. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1267-zAuthors Alfonso Lagares, Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Crta de Andalucia km 5.4, Madrid, 28041 SpainMarta Cicuendez, Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Crta de Andalucia km 5.4, Madrid, 28041 SpainAna Ramos, Department of Neuroradiology, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Crta de Andalucia km 5.4, Madrid, 28041 SpainElena Salvador, Department of Neuroradiology, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Crta de Andalucia km 5.4, Madrid, 28041 SpainJos... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5584643 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:57:16 +0100 5584643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5584644&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fkw70464n75p15hv3%2F Conclusions  The results of this study indicate a putative association of HLA markers with MMA in Caucasian patients. Further studies are needed to elucidate the role of human MHC in the pathogenesis of this angiopathy. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Experimental researchPages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1261-5Authors Markus Kraemer, Department of Neurology, Alfried-Krupp-von Bohlen und Halbach Hospital, Alfried-Krupp-Straße 21, 45117 Essen, GermanyPeter A. Horn, Institute for Transfusion Medicine, University Hospital Essen, Virchowstraße 179, 45147 Essen, GermanyConstantin Roder, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Tübingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Straße 3, 72076 Tübingen, GermanyNadia Khan, Moyamoya Clinic, Children’s Hospital Zurich, University Clinic of Zu... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5584644 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:57:15 +0100 5584644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5584645&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fu3372413xv746q87%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1263-3Authors Pravin Salunke, Department of Neurosurgery, PGIMER, Sector 12, Chandigarh, IndiaKirti Gupta, Department of Histopathology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, IndiaJ Pfeifer, Department of Pathology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5584645 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:01:17 +0100 5584645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5584646&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fb822130q4731k381%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the editorPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1262-4Authors Francesco Portaluri, Department of Neurosurgery, Ospedale San Carlo Borromeo, Milan, ItalyRamon Navarro, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University Department of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Dr. R209, Stanford, CA, USA Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5584646 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:01:16 +0100 5584646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5584647&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F537q077u503gn800%2F Conclusions  The extended transsphenoidal approach has equivalent potential to transcranial surgery for tuberculum sellae meningiomas with a maximum diameter of less than 30 mm. The tumors with lateral extension over the ICA have fewer chances of total removal. ICA-oriented simulation and surgical planning are important. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1266-0Authors Yoshikazu Ogawa, Department of Neurosurgery, Kohnan Hospital, 4-20-1 Nagamachiminami, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 982-8523, JapanTeiji Tominaga, Department of Neurosurgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5584647 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:48:36 +0100 5584647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5584648&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fbk34k31522420724%2F Conclusions  Using 35 Gy led to a dramatic decrease in complications, vision loss and salvage enucleation, while not compromising patient survival. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1252-6Authors Eduard B. Dinca, The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Rd, Sheffield, S10 2JF UKJohn Yianni, The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Rd, Sheffield, S10 2JF UKJeremy Rowe, The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Rd, Sheffield, S10 2JF UKMatthias W. R. Radatz, The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Rd, Sheffield, S10 2JF UKDaniel Preot... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5584648 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:38:18 +0100 5584648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5584649&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fj170r623176wu41l%2F Conclusion  Side-to-side neurorrhaphy appears to be promising as a feasible method for repair of high-level peripheral nerve injuries. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1264-2Authors ShaoCheng Zhang, Orthopedics Department, Changhai Hospital, 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200433 ChinaFang Ji, Orthopedics Department, Changhai Hospital, 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200433 ChinaDaKe Tong, Orthopedics Department, Changhai Hospital, 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200433 ChinaMing Li, Orthopedics Department, Changhai Hospital, 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200433 China Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5584649 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:38:15 +0100 5584649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5573027&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fc533461031668x32%2F Conclusions  Postoperative discal pseudocyst appears to develop after lumbar discectomy and can regress spontaneously. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1219-7Authors Daeyeong Chung, Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, 200 Dongduk-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 700-721 Republic of KoreaDae-Chul Cho, Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, 200 Dongduk-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 700-721 Republic of KoreaJoo-Kyung Sung, Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, 200 Dongduk-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 700-721 Republic of KoreaEunseok Choi, Charmjoeun Hospital, Daegu, Republic of KoreaKwang-Joo Bae, Charmjoeun Hospital, Daegu, Republic of KoreaSun-Young Park, Bogang ... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5573027 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:43:29 +0100 5573027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5573028&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fy78h7115407127np%2F Conclusions  Comparing preoperative assumptions and histological diagnoses, tumor, vascular malformations and infarctions were clinically overestimated, while arteriolosclerosis and amyloid angiopathy were underestimated. In conclusion, we found that histological findings potentially affecting clinical management and prognosis were obtained in 37.8% of cases. Our data suggest that histopathological examination of intracerebral hemorrhage provides important information for patient management and should be routinely performed. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1260-6Authors Markus Holling, Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Straße 33, 48149 Münster, GermanyAstrid Jeibmann, In... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5573028 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:49:51 +0100 5573028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5573029&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F7h294127j23w5477%2F Conclusions  Surgical treatment is effective and safe for patients with epileptogenic gangliogliomas. Early surgical intervention is necessary for achieving early seizure control. Neither intraoperative ECoG nor IOUS necessarily leads to better seizure control, although the latter can be helpful in achieving complete tumor resection. Simple lesionectomy is sufficient for favorable postoperative seizure outcome. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1259-zAuthors Wen-han Hu, Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Tiantan Xili 6, Chongwen, Beijing, 100050 ChinaMing Ge, Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Tiantan Xili 6, Chongwen, Beij... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5573029 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:49:50 +0100 5573029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5573030&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F65u54kg6t875275l%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the editorPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1257-1Authors Yohei Kitamura, Department of Neurosurgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582 JapanTakenori Akiyama, Department of Neurosurgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582 JapanShigemichi Hirose, Department of Pathology, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582 JapanKazunari Yoshida, Department of Neurosurgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582 Japan Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5573030 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:01:50 +0100 5573030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5561984&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F3313n4k247207r87%2F Conclusions  The results of the study imply the need for long-term rehabilitation of memory in this particular group of patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1256-2Authors Marek Preiss, Prague Psychiatric Center, University of New York in Prague, Prague, Czech RepublicJana Koblihová, Central Medical-Psychological Division, Central Military Hospital, Prague, Czech RepublicDavid Netuka, Department of Neurosurgery, Charles University, 1st Medical Faculty, Central Military Hospital, U Vojenske nemocnice 1200, Prague 6, Czech RepublicLenka Bernardová, Department of Neurosurgery, Charles University, 1st Medical Faculty, Central Military Hospital, U Vojenske nemocnice 1200, Prague 6, Czech RepublicFrantišek Charvát, R... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5561984 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:50:10 +0100 5561984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5561985&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fkun2705026763h11%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the editorPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1258-0Authors Fahed Zairi, Department of Neurosurgery, Lille University Hospital, CHRU de Lille, 59000 Lille, FranceAla Arikat, Department of Neurosurgery, Lille University Hospital, CHRU de Lille, 59000 Lille, FranceMohamed Allaoui, Department of Neurosurgery, Lille University Hospital, CHRU de Lille, 59000 Lille, FranceRichard Assaker, Department of Neurosurgery, Lille University Hospital, CHRU de Lille, 59000 Lille, France Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5561985 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:50:49 +0100 5561985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553283&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fm93327257w976445%2F Conclusions  Orbital SFT is a rare mesenchymal tumor and painless proptosis is the most common initial symptom. Immunohistochemistry should be used to differentiate SFT from other tumors. Orbital SFT usually has a non-aggressive histological characteristic, and has a good prognosis if GTR is performed. Postoperative regular and long-term follow-up remains mandatory to monitor recurrence. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1254-4Authors Hong Chen, Department of Neuropathology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040 ChinaCai-Wen Xiao, Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011 ChinaTony Wang, Department of Neurological Surgery, ... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553283 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:53:27 +0100 5553283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553284&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fc2512p8565294033%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1250-8Authors Keisuke Satoh, Department of Neurosurgery, Brain Research Institute, Niigata University, 1-757 Asahimachi-dori, Niigata, 951-8585 JapanMasayoshi Tada, Department of Neurology, Brain Research Institute, Niigata University, Niigata, JapanHiroshi Shimizu, Department of Pathology, Brain Research Institute, Niigata University, Niigata, JapanYuichiro Yoneoka, Department of Neurosurgery, Brain Research Institute, Niigata University, 1-757 Asahimachi-dori, Niigata, 951-8585 Japan Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553284 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:53:26 +0100 5553284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553285&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ff175717r5641m730%2F Conclusion  C1-C2 instrumented fusion with lateral mass and isthmic screws is a safe procedure. Sufficient screw position and alignment was possible in all cases. Therefore, at our institution transarticular screws were abandoned in favor of C1 lateral mass and C2 isthmic screws. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1224-xAuthors Florian Ringel, Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675 Munich, GermanyAndreas Reinke, Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675 Munich, GermanyCarsten Stüer, Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ism... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553285 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:34:15 +0100 5553285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553286&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F8216733h17546878%2F Conclusions  Infants less than 1 year old, undergoing decompressive craniectomy after traumatic brain injury, experience a high rate of complications following subsequent cranial repair. Subdural collections and resorption of the autologous bone flap are to be considered as extremely common complications. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1253-5Authors Paolo Frassanito, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Policlinic A. Gemelli, Catholic Medical School, Rome, ItalyLuca Massimi, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Policlinic A. Gemelli, Catholic Medical School, Rome, ItalyMassimo Caldarelli, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Policlinic A. Gemelli, Catholic Medical School, Rome, ItalyGianpiero Tamburrini, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Policlinic A. Gemelli, C... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553286 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:32:53 +0100 5553286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5545616&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fj7225631ul771233%2F We describe a case of a successful reconstructive stent-buttressed coil embolization in a patient with a traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the intracranial internal carotid artery. A 30-year-old man with a stuporous mentality was admitted to our institution after a traffic accident. The initial computed tomography scan showed a diffuse subarachnoid hemorrhage and a pseudoaneurysm of the left supraclinoid internal carotid artery. A reconstructive endovascular treatment using stent-assisted coil embolization with a stent-within-a-stent technique was conducted in order to save carotid blood flow. The pseudoaneurysm was completely obliterated and the patient recovered without any neurological deficit. We suggest that multiple stent placements with coiling may be considered as a treatment opti... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5545616 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:14:25 +0100 5545616 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516334&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fh12tk081527854r2%2F Conclusions  Better visualization of the nidus with multimodality imaging improved obliteration rates without changing morbidity. Our results support the view that prior embolization can make interpretation of the nidus more difficult, reducing obliteration rate. It will be important to see how results of staged volume radiosurgery compare with this historical material. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-12DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1245-5Authors Gábor Nagy, The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, S10 2JF UKJeremy G. Rowe, The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, S10 2JF UKMatthias W. R. Radatz, The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, R... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516334 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:47:38 +0100 5516334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516335&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F0522633016171g43%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1246-4Authors Roberto C. Heros, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516335 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:47:37 +0100 5516335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516336&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp9v5152j27787381%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the editorPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1249-1Authors M. Yashar S. Kalani, Division of Neurological Surgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, USASamuel Kalb, Division of Neurological Surgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, USALuis Perez-Orribo, Division of Neurosurgery, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canarias, SpainRandall Porter, Division of Neurological Surgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, USA Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516336 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:47:34 +0100 5516336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5516337&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fj7277p84l130wpl4%2F Conclusions  Using a standard installation protocol at 3.0 T T2*-FLASH2D imaging (particularly axial view) provides optimal and reliable delineation of the GPi. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-14DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1242-8Authors Ingo S. Nölte, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Department of Neuroradiology, University of Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, GermanyLars Gerigk, Division of Radiology, German Cancer Research Center, Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg, GermanyMansour Al-Zghloul, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Department of Neuroradiology, University of Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, GermanyChristoph Groden, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Department of Neuroradiology, University of Heidelberg, Theo... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5516337 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:04:42 +0100 5516337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5506729&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fu73820201w2856p0%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ErratumPages 1-1DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1248-2Authors Antonio Di Ieva, Center for Anatomy and Cell Biology, Department of Systematic Anatomy, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringerstrasse 13, 1090 Vienna, AustriaManfred Tschabitscher, Center for Anatomy and Cell Biology, Department of Systematic Anatomy, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringerstrasse 13, 1090 Vienna, AustriaChristian Matula, Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, AustriaFuminari Komatsu, Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, JapanMika Komatsu, Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, JapanGiovanni Colombo, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, IRCCS Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Mila... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5506729 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:15:20 +0100 5506729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5506731&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fu372j027u255407g%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the editorPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1244-6Authors Sanjiv Sinha, Department of Neurosurgery, G.B. Pant Hospital and Associated Maulana Azad Medical College (University of Delhi), New Delhi, 110002 IndiaAnita Jagetia, Department of Neurosurgery, G.B. Pant Hospital and Associated Maulana Azad Medical College (University of Delhi), New Delhi, 110002 IndiaRavi Shankar, Department of Neurosurgery, G.B. Pant Hospital and Associated Maulana Azad Medical College (University of Delhi), New Delhi, 110002 India Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5506731 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 06:33:40 +0100 5506731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5506730&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Flm1761g712101673%2F Conclusions  Severe deviations and color changes of the facial nerves may be the risk factors for poor surgical outcomes. Future studies with larger sample sizes and investigations of the pathophysiology underlying these findings are needed. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1247-3Authors Joo Pyung Kim, Department of Neurosurgery, Severance Hospital, Brain Korea 21 Project for Medical Science, Brain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South KoreaJong Chul Chung, Department of Neurosurgery, Severance Hospital, Brain Korea 21 Project for Medical Science, Brain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South KoreaWon Seok Chang, Department of Neurosurgery, Severance H... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5506730 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 06:33:40 +0100 5506730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5488483&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fhw62482u68884211%2F Conclusions  Cement leakages remain a problem in BKP. Although there was no significant difference between AO type A3.1 and all A1 fractures, subgroup analysis revealed a statistically significant higher risk of cement extrusions in A3.1 compared to A1.1 fractures. None of the affected patients showed new neurological deficits due to cement extravasations. Still, balloon kyphoplasty can be considered a safe procedure, even in the treatment of painful osteoporotic vertebral fractures of AO type A3.1. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1239-3Authors Jan Walter, Department of Neurosurgery, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Erlanger Allee 101, 07747 Jena, GermanyErsin Haciyakupoglu, Department... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5488483 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:47:12 +0100 5488483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5488484&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fv832469633j1xw13%2F Conclusion  Our results indicate that aqp-4 is not up-regulated during the initial stages of hydrocephalus. This implies that aqp-4 may not play a significant role in hydrocephalus compensation until severe ventricular dilatation occurs. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Experimental researchPages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1241-9Authors Kamran Aghayev, Department of Neuro-Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, University of South Florida, 13902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, USAErcan Bal, Department of Neurosurgery, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, TurkeyTural Rahimli, Department of Neurosurgery, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, TurkeyMelike Mut, Department of Neurosurgery, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, TurkeySe... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5488484 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:02:08 +0100 5488484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5488485&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fc027p6u7q2116v0r%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the editorPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1237-5Authors Javier Márquez-Rivas, Department of Neurosurgery, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Avda Manuel Siurot s/n, Seville, SpainMónica Rivero-Garvía, Department of Neurosurgery, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Avda Manuel Siurot s/n, Seville, SpainMaría Jose Mayorga-Buiza, Department of Neurosurgery, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Avda Manuel Siurot s/n, Seville, Spain Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5488485 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:02:07 +0100 5488485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5488486&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fumq4h27mu2713201%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the editorPages 1-1DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1238-4Authors Hans Christoph Bock, Department of Neurosurgery, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Langenbeckstraße 1, 55101 Mainz, Germany Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5488486 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:02:05 +0100 5488486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5488487&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F3550704272636573%2F Conclusions  The longer survival time following salvage GKS as compared to following the first GKS suggests that many patients benefit from salvage GKS. A classification system of DR is suggested to estimate its clinical impact. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1240-xAuthors Patrick Hanssens, St. Elisabeth Hospital, Tilburg, The NetherlandsBengt Karlsson, Division of Neurosurgery, National University Hospital, Singapore, SingaporeRavindran Vashu, Division of Neurosurgery, National University Hospital, Singapore, SingaporeTseng Tsai Yeo, Division of Neurosurgery, National University Hospital, Singapore, SingaporeGuus Beute, St. Elisabeth Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5488487 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:02:03 +0100 5488487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5488488&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fgvu6178817767145%2F Conclusion  These results show that surgery can be considered in incidental G2G, even in critical areas, with a minimal risk and optimal resection, thanks to intraoperative mapping. Such findings raise the question of an early detection. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1216-xAuthors Hugues Duffau, Department of Neurosurgery, Gui de Chauliac Hospital, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier University Medical Center, 80 Avenue Augustin Fliche, 34295 Montpellier, France Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5488488 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:32:46 +0100 5488488 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5477990&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ff421r71312118424%2F Conclusions  CRP levels correlate with outcome but do not seem to predict delayed cerebral ischaemia or infarction after SAH. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1243-7Authors Seppo Juvela, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FinlandJohanna Kuhmonen, Department of Neurosurgery, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, FinlandJari Siironen, Department of Neurosurgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5477990 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:48:21 +0100 5477990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5477991&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fq226673047g87641%2F Abstract  Radiation therapy is an integral part of the standard treatment paradigm for malignant gliomas, with proven efficacy in randomized control trials. Radiation treatment is not without risk however, and radiation injury occurs in a certain proportion of patients. Difficulties in differentiating recurrence from radiation injury complicate the treatment course and can compromise care. These complexities are compounded by the recent distinction of two types of radiation injury: pseudoprogression and radiation necrosis, which are likely the result of radiation injury to the tumor and normal tissue, respectively. A thorough understanding of radiation-induced injury offers insights to guide further therapies. We detail the current knowledge of the mechanisms of radiation i... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5477991 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:43:59 +0100 5477991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450254&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ft20745qxm84k01j5%2F Conclusions  Macroscopic aspects are variable, and final diagnosis is made from the typical histological and immunohistochemical pattern. The therapy of choice is gross total surgical resection since subtotal removal can lead to local regrowth, but the time to recurrence is unpredictable and highly variable. The role of adjuvant therapy is currently undefined. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Review ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1235-7Authors Francesca Secci, Department of Neurosurgery, San Martino University Hospital, Largo Rosanna Benzi 5, 16132 Genoa, ItalyPaolo Merciadri, Department of Neurosurgery, San Martino University Hospital, Largo Rosanna Benzi 5, 16132 Genoa, ItalyDiego Criminelli Rossi, Department of Neurosurgery, San Martino University Hosp... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450254 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:42:57 +0100 5450254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450255&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F085925t733j10161%2F Conclusion  Rosiglitazone has an ameliorative effect on the DRG and enhances the functional recovery after SNC in rats. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Experimental researchPages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1236-6Authors Ali Noorafshan, Histomorphometry and Stereology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranKhatoon Shariat, Department of Developmental Biology, Jahrom Islamic Azad University, Jahrom, IranSaied Karbalay-Doust, Histomorphometry and Stereology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranAmene Omidi, Histomorphometry and Stereology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450255 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:49:57 +0100 5450255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450256&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ff8556741831k7351%2F Conclusions  Our results indicate that MEG can detect differences in cortical activity between hemifacial spasm patients with and without tinnitus. This suggests that MEG can identify changes in cortical activity associated with non-motor symptoms. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1231-yAuthors Young Seok Park, Department of Neurosurgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 134 Shinchon-Dong, Seodaemoon-Gu, 120-752 Seoul, KoreaBong Soo Kim, Department of Neurosurgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 134 Shinchon-Dong, Seodaemoon-Gu, 120-752 Seoul, KoreaDong Kyu Lee, Department of Neurosurgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 134 Shinchon-Dong, Seodaemoon-Gu, 120-752 Seoul, KoreaSeung-Koo Lee, Departm... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450256 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:49:55 +0100 5450256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450257&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fa69670666762u930%2F Conclusions  The midterm rate of restenosis was low when using a microscope-assisted non-patch endarterectomy technique. The 30-day morbidity and mortality rate was comparable or lower than those in recently published surgical series. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1233-9Authors Michael Reinert, Department of Neurosurgery, Inselspital Bern, University of Bern, 3010 Bern, SwitzerlandMarie-Louise Mono, Department of Neurology, Inselspital Bern, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandDominique Kuhlen, Department of Neurosurgery, Inselspital Bern, University of Bern, 3010 Bern, SwitzerlandLuigi Mariani, Department of Neurosurgery, Inselspital Bern, University of Bern, 3010 Bern, SwitzerlandAlain Barth, Department of Neur... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450257 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:51:16 +0100 5450257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450258&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ff0p737g25801q425%2F Abstract  A 64-year-old woman presented with left occipital headache and right dissociated sensory loss due to hematomyelia on the left ventral side of C1 caused by rupture of an aneurysm on one of the feeders extending from the anterior spinal artery to complex epidural or dural and intradural arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs). Branches from the left occipital and ascending pharyngeal arteries and those from the left C2 radicular, left posterior spinal and anterior spinal arteries formed these multiple shunts, linking with a common venous drain flowing into the right petrosal vein. Surgical interception of all the shunts was achieved, making it unnecessary to directly treat the aneurysm in the spinal cord. The feeders, aneurysm and AVFs were not visualized on postoperative ang... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450258 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:35:14 +0100 5450258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450259&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fv57m201gjgg32tr0%2F Conclusions  Although very good tremor reduction was achieved, the improvement in the quality of life scores was more modest. This could partly be explained by the quality of life being affected by other factors than the tremor itself. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1230-zAuthors Ulrika Sandvik, Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Neuroscience, Division of Neurosurgery, Umeå University, Umeå, SwedenGun-Marie Hariz, Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Division of Occupational Therapy, Umeå University, Umeå, SwedenPatric Blomstedt, Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Neuroscience, Division of Neurosurgery, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450259 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:32:40 +0100 5450259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450261&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fu2p23x7645841k65%2F Conclusions  Pain was reported by about half the patients with CSM, but was not severe in any of them. Following decompressive surgery, the intensity of all these pain components decreased significantly. Low axial pain, a reflection of CSM–related spasticity perceived in the lumbosacral region, became prominent in many patients after surgery. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1229-5Authors Sumit Thakar, Department of Neurological Sciences, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 632004 IndiaVedantam Rajshekhar, Department of Neurological Sciences, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 632004 India Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450261 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:32:39 +0100 5450261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450260&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fc73q57u47l826844%2F Conclusions  We reported an alternative technique using multiple tenting procedures to improve dead space obliteration after surgical treatment for patients with a large CCSDH presenting as a late complication after V-P shunting. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Technical NotePages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1234-8Authors Wei-Sheng Juan, Neurosurgical Service, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, TaiwanShih-Huang Tai, Neurosurgical Service, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, TaiwanYu-Chang Hung, Neurosurgical Service, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, TaiwanE-Jian Lee, Neurosurgical Service, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Ta... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450260 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:32:39 +0100 5450260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450262&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fd9m75mv011578r7v%2F Conclusions  Primary disease, treatment history, and distorted anatomical structures are major concerns in the management of complex wound-healing problems in neurosurgical patients. The higher the risk factors involved, the more complex is the surgical strategy. Free microvascular tissue transfer offers stable long-term results in recalcitrant cases. However, this may be indicated only in patients with a good prognosis of the underlying disease. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-14DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1221-0Authors Kartik G. Krishnan, Departments of Neurosurgery, Hannover Medical School, Carl Neuberg Strasse 1, 30625 Hannover, GermanyAdolf Müller, Department of Neurosurgery, Krankenhaus Barmherzige Brüder, Regensburg, GermanyBujung Ho... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450262 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:59:22 +0100 5450262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5423708&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F654724v53k761x87%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the editorPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1222-zAuthors Tetsuyoshi Horiuchi, Department of Neurosurgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Asahi 3-1-1, Matsumoto, 390-8621 JapanYoshikazu Kusano, Department of Neurosurgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Asahi 3-1-1, Matsumoto, 390-8621 JapanMegumi Asanuma, Department of Neurosurgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Asahi 3-1-1, Matsumoto, 390-8621 JapanKazuhiro Hongo, Department of Neurosurgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Asahi 3-1-1, Matsumoto, 390-8621 Japan Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5423708 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:44:55 +0100 5423708 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5423709&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fd453lr2382352514%2F Abstract  The authors present the case of a 66-year-old female who developed progressive pulsating exophthalmos, a bruit, and conjunctival chemosis 7 months after a head injury. These symptoms, though highly suspicious of carotid cavernous fistula, were caused by an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) between the inferolateral trunk (ILT) and the ophthalmic veins. A direct AVF at the branch of the ILT without involvement of the cavernous sinus is extremely rare, but could occur in the case of acquired AVF since the ILT has some branches around venous structures outside the cavernous sinus. The clinical implications of this case are discussed in terms of the anatomical aspects. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportPages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1226-8Authors N... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5423709 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:44:53 +0100 5423709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5423710&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fy2h33737ww662g61%2F Conclusions  Selective intraarterial injection ICG fluorescence angiography was very useful for perimedullary AVFs. Albeit that it requires intraoperative selective catheterization, this repeatable technique has an advantage to improve temporary resolution and provides accurate information of the flow dynamics through the complex anatomy of vascular lesions. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Technical NotePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1223-yAuthors Shinji Yamamoto, Department of Neurosurgery, Dokkyo University School of Medicine, 880 Kitakobayashi, Mibu, Tochigi, 321-0293 JapanPhyo Kim, Department of Neurosurgery, Dokkyo University School of Medicine, 880 Kitakobayashi, Mibu, Tochigi, 321-0293 JapanRyu Kurokawa, Department of Neurosurgery, Dokkyo University Scho... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5423710 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:47:37 +0100 5423710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5423711&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fg7453p634p737x4t%2F We present the case of a 70-year-old patient with an isolated, frontal dilatation of his lateral ventricles in the presence of a complete triad as supportive of these theories. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportPages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1227-7Authors James D. Shand Smith, Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, University College London Hospitals, WC1N 3BG, Queen Sq, London, UKAhmed K. Toma, Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, University College London Hospitals, WC1N 3BG, Queen Sq, London, UKLaurence D. Watkins, Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, University College London Hospitals, WC1N 3BG, Que... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5423711 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:47:08 +0100 5423711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5423712&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F06683n8163m65125%2F Conclusions  Though a longer follow-up is needed to evaluate its effectiveness in long-term tumor control, the surgical maneuver using the side-viewing endoscope is effective for removing laterally extended clival chordomas. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Technical NotePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1225-9Authors Masaaki Taniguchi, Department of Neurosurgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017 Hyougo, JapanEiji Kohmura, Department of Neurosurgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017 Hyougo, Japan Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5423712 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:47:07 +0100 5423712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5410409&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F3043327717545728%2F Conclusions  The majority of metastases (62%) were 5-AIF positive, suggesting a potential impact of 5-AIF for improved visualization of metastatic tumor tissue within the brain. However, residual 5-AIF after macroscopically complete resection of a metastasis needs to be interpreted with caution because of the limited specificity for detection of residual tumor tissue. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1200-5Authors Marcel A. Kamp, Neurochirurgische Klinik, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, Moorenstraße 5, Geb. 13.71, 40225 Düsseldorf, GermanyPhilipp Grosser, Neurochirurgische Klinik, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, Moorenstraße 5, Geb. 13.71, 40225 Düsseldorf, GermanyJörg Felsberg, Institut für ... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5410409 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:49:33 +0100 5410409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5410410&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F44j678kw07626p01%2F Conclusion  We confirmed the existence of the subdiaphragmatic cistern. The overused term “suprasellar cistern” refers more to a complex of cisterns, formed by the subdiaphragmatic cistern, below the diaphragma sella, and by the chiasmatic cistern, above it, in direct communication with the lamina terminalis and carotid cisterns. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Experimental researchPages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1220-1Authors Antonio Di Ieva, Center for Anatomy and Cell Biology, Department of Systematic Anatomy, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringerstrasse 13, 1090 Vienna, AustriaManfred Tschabitscher, Center for Anatomy and Cell Biology, Department of Systematic Anatomy, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringerstrasse 13, 1090 Vienna, AustriaChristian M... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5410410 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:55:42 +0100 5410410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5410411&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F7843366380640011%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1218-8Authors Karl Schaller, Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva Medical Center HUG, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5410411 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:52:42 +0100 5410411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5410412&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fn64p38313051t2m7%2F Conclusions  VCMC in adult patients with Chiari I malformation in the absence of BI and/or AAD is due to periodontoid tissue (crown) or retroverted dens. Though a long-term study is required, it appears that all patients with Chiari I malformation, irrespective of the VCMC, can be given a chance with posterior decompression alone. Transoral decompression with posterior fusion may be required in a small subset of patients who fail to improve or worsen following posterior decompression only. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1215-yAuthors Pravin Salunke, Department of Neurosurgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India 160012Sukumar Sura, Department of Neurosurgery, Postg... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5410412 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:52:41 +0100 5410412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5410413&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F33286455v5656xu0%2F Conclusion  These results support intra-capsular micro-enucleation as a safe and reliable treatment for every type of schwannoma. To minimize the risk of nerve injury, en bloc resection should not be used because the main purpose of schwannoma surgery is the relief of symptoms, not tumor resection. Thorough pre-operative counseling of patients to inform them of the potential occurrence of neurological deficit is important. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1213-0Authors R. Date, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yamaguchi University School of Medicine, 1-1-1 Minami-Kogushi, 1-1-2 Ube, Yamaguchi, 755-8505 JapanK. Muramatsu, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yamaguchi University School of Medicine, 1-1-1 Minami-Kogush... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5410413 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:47:50 +0100 5410413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5410414&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F5114138784jn51k2%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the editorPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1217-9Authors Young-Hoon Kim, Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 101 Daehangno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-744 KoreaJune Sic Kim, Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 101 Daehangno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-744 KoreaChun Kee Chung, Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 101 Daehangno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-744 Korea Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5410414 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:45:18 +0100 5410414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5410416&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fh62q66145546144k%2F Conclusions  Judicious use of a treatment strategy of intentional partial dome protection for complex aneurysms that are not favorable for clipping and in which complete coiling primarily is not possible may prevent acute rebleeding and produce favorable clinical outcomes. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1214-zAuthors Ben Waldau, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USAJohn F. Reavey-Cantwell, Department of Neurosurgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USAMatthew F. Lawson, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USAShady Jahshan, Department of Neurosurgery, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USAElad I. Levy, D... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5410416 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:01:33 +0100 5410416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5410415&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F2p12166678403347%2F Conclusions  Intraoperative ICG angiography before arteriotomy is useful to determine the precise stenotic area and the shape of the associated plaque. ICG angiography after an arteriotomy site is sutured is also useful for detecting residual stenosis or fluttering atheroma. ICG angiography could be an alternative method to Doppler ultrasonography for ensuring a complete and successful operation and preventing complications. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1212-1Authors Chang-Hyun Lee, Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam city, KoreaYoung Sub Jung, Department of Neurosurgery, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 39 Boramae-gil, D... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5410415 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:01:33 +0100 5410415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5410417&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F11w4q826q4324260%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ErratumPages 1-1DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1173-4Authors Roman Sokiranski, Department of Radiology, University of Ulm, Ulm, GermanyWolfgang Pirsig, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Ulm, Ulm, GermanyHans-Peter Richter, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Ulm, Ulm, GermanySandra Lösch, Department of Physical Anthropology, Institute of Forensic Medicine, Bern University, Bern, SwitzerlandUlrich Struck, Museum für Naturkunde Leibniz Institute for Research on Evolution and Biodiversity, Humboldt University, Berlin, GermanyAndreas G. Nerlich, Division of Paleopathology, Institute of Pathology, Academic Teaching Hospital München-Bogenhausen, Munich, Germany Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (S... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5410417 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:01:31 +0100 5410417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5410418&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fy677326347258671%2F Abstract  Aneurysms of the anterior choroidal artery are uncommon and account for only 2–5% of all intracranial aneurysms. Distal anterior choroidal artery aneurysms are rare and the pathogenesis of this aneurysm may be different from typical proximal ones. We describe an unusual case of ruptured de novo distal anterior choroidal artery aneurysm in a 55 year-old man who had previously undergone endovascular proximal occlusion for a fusiform aneurysm of the ipsilateral posterior cerebral artery (PCA). A comprehensive review of literature using Medline, PubMed and all related journals was also performed. Only 34 reported distal AchoA aneurysms were found: 16 associated with moyamoya disease, 10 idiopathic, two with atherosclerosis, two with arteriovenous malformation, ... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5410418 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:01:29 +0100 5410418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5410419&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fu6364231h1174j48%2F We describe a rare case of highly invalidating pulsatile tinnitus associated with both stenosis of the sigmoid sinus and ipsilateral jugular bulb diverticulum. Both conditions were successfully treated by positioning a stent across the sigmoid sinus and jugular bulb. To our knowledge, the present clinical case represents the first report of such an approach. The therapeutic decision-making is discussed in relation to the etiopathologic hypothesis put forward. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportPages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1202-3Authors Francesco Signorelli, Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University “Magna Græcia”, Catanzaro, ItalyKalid Mahla, Division of Neurosurgery, Clinique du Tonkin, Lyon, FranceFrancis Turjman... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5410419 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:12:23 +0100 5410419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5389880&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F8r63m14662263582%2F Conclusion  Physical dosimetry and the incidence of partial epilation indicate that about one fifth of the patients submitted to NEP received radiation doses comparable to those linked to the occurrence of tumors. The potential risks of developing tumors after a long delay, when compared to the immediate benefits of endovascular treatment of aneurysm and arteriovenous malformations (AVM) of the brain, do not counterindicate NEP, but increased awareness of the risk should help physicians and patients to make a fully informed decision when other treatments are available. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1209-9Authors Lorenzo Magrassi, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Pavia, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5389880 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:54:52 +0100 5389880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5389879&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fq29463v6l22458w6%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Book ReviewPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1205-0Authors Thomas Mindermann, Department of Neurosurgery, Klinik Im Park, Seestrasse 220, 8027 Zurich, Switzerland Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5389879 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:54:52 +0100 5389879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5389881&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp274x19624tr3734%2F Conclusions  LF hypertrophy is accompanied by increased CD44 and CD44v5 expression. CD44v6 expression is not enhanced in LF hypertrophy. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Experimental ResearchPages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1206-zAuthors Stefan Lakemeier, Department of Orthopedics and Rheumatology, University Hospital Marburg, Baldingerstrasse, 35043 Marburg, GermanyRaphael Schmid, Department of Orthopedics and Rheumatology, University Hospital Marburg, Baldingerstrasse, 35043 Marburg, GermanyLisa Foltz, Department of Orthopedics and Rheumatology, University Hospital Marburg, Baldingerstrasse, 35043 Marburg, GermanyJochen Rohlfs, Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Marburg, Marburg, GermanySusanne Fuchs-Winkelmann, Department of Orthopedics and Rheumatolog... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5389881 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:54:51 +0100 5389881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5389882&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F70q2515142p37317%2F Abstract  Despite a number of various hypotheses in the literature, the pathophysiology of syringomyelia is still not well understood. In this article, we report two cases of cervical syringomyelia not associated with Chiari I malformation. Both cases had a septum-like structure in the subarachnoid space on the dorsal side of the cord at the craniovertebral junction. Cardiac-gated phase-contrast cine-mode magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated decreased cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow on the dorsal side of the spinal cord. Surgical excision of this septum, restoring the CSF flow, resulted in a prompt reduction of the syrinx size in both cases. Findings in these cases contradict the currently prevailing hypothesis of syrinx formation that postulate that the piston-like... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5389882 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:54:47 +0100 5389882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5365399&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F712676j82124g478%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorPages 1-1DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1196-xAuthors Satoru Takeuchi, Department of Neurosurgery, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama 359-8513, JapanKojiro Wada, Department of Neurosurgery, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama 359-8513, JapanKimihiro Nagatani, Department of Neurosurgery, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama 359-8513, JapanNaoki Otani, Department of Neurosurgery, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama 359-8513, JapanHideo Osada, Department of Neurosurgery, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama 359-8513, JapanHiroshi Nawashiro, Department of Neurosurgery, National Defense Medical C... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5365399 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:44:25 +0100 5365399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5365398&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp068515856236073%2F Conclusions  The incidence of radicular pain during pregnancy after microsurgical discectomy for lumbar disc herniation was 18%. The incidence and prevalence of LBP are among the highest reported in the literature. The incidence of low back pain and radiculopathy signs does not change significantly with subsequent pregnancies. The operation rate for recurrent lumbar disc herniation or adjacent level disease after pregnancy seems not to be higher than the overall rate reported in the literature. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1207-yAuthors Sven Berkmann, Department of Neurosurgery, Kantonsspital Aarau, Tellstrasse, 5001 Aarau, SwitzerlandJavier Fandino, Department of Neurosurgery, Kantonsspital Aarau, Tellstrasse,... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5365398 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:44:25 +0100 5365398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5365400&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fn31x84xv53017143%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialPages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1210-3Authors Geoffrey Appelboom, Department of Neurological Surgery, The Neurological Institute, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY 10032, USAJames Han, Department of Neurological Surgery, The Neurological Institute, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY 10032, USASam Bruce, Department of Neurological Surgery, The Neurological Institute, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY 10032, USACaroline Szpalski, Department of Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery, New York University (NYU), New York, NY 10016, USAE. Sander Connolly, Department of Neurological Surgery, The Neurological Institute, Columbia University College of P... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5365400 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:44:21 +0100 5365400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5365401&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fw10p67417t34w144%2F Conclusions  Chemokines are elevated in the hematoma cavity of patients with CSDH. It is likely that these signaling modulators play an important role in promoting local inflammation. Furthermore, biological activity of CCL2 and CXCL8 may promote neovascularization within the outer CSDH membrane, and a compensatory angiostatic activity of CXCL9 and CXCL10 may contribute to repairing this disorder. This phenomenon was restricted to the hematoma site, and the systemic chemokine levels might not reflect local immune responses. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1203-2Authors Milo Stanisic, Department of Neurosurgery, Oslo University Hospital, P.O. Box 4950, Nydalen, 0424 Oslo, NorwayStaale Petter Lyngstadaas, Departmen... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5365401 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:44:18 +0100 5365401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5365402&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fu215440604312417%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Book ReviewPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1150-yAuthors Winston Liao, Departments of Neurological Surgery & Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Lois Pope LIFE Center, 2nd Floor, 1095 NW 14th Terrace (D4-6), Miami, FL 33136, USAMichael Y. Wang, Departments of Neurological Surgery & Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Lois Pope LIFE Center, 2nd Floor, 1095 NW 14th Terrace (D4-6), Miami, FL 33136, USA Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5365402 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:06:56 +0100 5365402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5349689&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fa246144v2g003348%2F Conclusion  We recommend adding this technique to the repertoire of approaches used to resect these technically challenging lesions in selected cases. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory How I Do ItPages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1201-4Authors Sarah T. Garber, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Utah, Clinical Neurosciences Center, 175 N. Medical Drive East, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USAWilliam T. Couldwell, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Utah, Clinical Neurosciences Center, 175 N. Medical Drive East, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5349689 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:00:48 +0100 5349689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338117&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F64x13u2282k45265%2F Conclusions  Dumbbell-shaped hypoglossal schwannomas tend to cause lower cranial nerve deficits, facial paralysis and hearing loss. With appropriate preoperative evaluation and careful planning of the perioperative period, complete tumor resection can be achieved via the purely endoscopic transoral approach. The endoscopic transoral approach is an effectice choice for management of dumbbell-shaped hypoglossal schwannomas. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1193-0Authors Qiuhang Zhang, Skull Base Surgery Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Capital Medical University Xuanwu Hospital, No. 45 Changchunjie Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, Peoples’ Republic of China 100053Feng Kong, Skull Base Surgery Center, Departmen... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338117 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:50:22 +0100 5338117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338118&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fa61886t6h475r526%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorPages 1-1DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1190-3Authors Marcel Alexander Kamp, Department for Neurosurgery, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Moorenstraße 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, GermanyPhilipp Slotty, Department for Neurosurgery, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Moorenstraße 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, GermanySevgi Sarikaya-Seiwert, Department for Neurosurgery, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Moorenstraße 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, GermanyHans-Jakob Steiger, Department for Neurosurgery, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Moorenstraße 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, GermanyDaniel Hänggi, Department for Neurosurgery, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Moorenstraße 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnl... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338118 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:56:16 +0100 5338118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338120&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F9h83630tu5728282%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorPages 1-1DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1189-9Authors Nikolas Lloyd, Mandeville Enterprises, 35 Ashfield Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4XL UK Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338120 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:56:15 +0100 5338120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338119&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fr426416604510314%2F Conclusions  Intradural metastases are associated with limited survival time. Accordingly, the aim of surgery is strictly palliative. The majority of patients benefit with respect to neurological deficit/pain (67%) independent of the extent of resection. Thus, decompressive surgery is recommended to increase the quality of life. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1204-1Authors Maria Wostrack, Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 18675 Munich, GermanyHaiko Pape, Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 18675 Munich, GermanyJurgen Kreutzer, Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der ... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338119 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:56:15 +0100 5338119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338121&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fe06r85542l485012%2F Conclusions  The primary mission of the field hospital is to provide sick, injured or wounded ISAF personnel with medical and surgical care, the outcome of which must correspond to standards prevailing in Germany. Only a very small number of neurosurgical operations performed in MeS met the criteria established by this mission statement and by the modern principles of damage-control wartime surgery. This is completely different from the experience reported by other ISAF nations in eastern and southern Afghanistan. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1185-0Authors Chris Schulz, Department of Neurosurgery, German Armed Forces Hospital Ulm, Oberer Eselsberg 40, 89081 Ulm, GermanyUlrich Kunz, Department of Neurosurgery, G... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338121 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:04:04 +0100 5338121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338122&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F7125kj1n7v155g23%2F Conclusions  Further studies need to show the applicability and possible predictive value of this new grading scale on the efficacy of the stent in promoting intra-aneurysmal flow stagnation, thus creating the potential to harmonize the results of future papers. This may help to optimize treatment and future device design. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Experimental researchPages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1177-0Authors Iris Quasar Grunwald, Acute Vascular Imaging Centre (AVIC), NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, University of Oxford and Oxford Radcliffe Hospital NHS Trust, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU UKM. Kamran, Oxford Neurovascular and Neuroradiology Research Unit, Level 6 West Wing, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UKR. A. Corkill, Departme... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338122 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 15:37:55 +0100 5338122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5325360&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fwx41q5t2w2262302%2F Conclusions  The use of AF should be reconsidered in the setting of modern-era treatment strategies, as the short-term use associated with medical prevention of ischemic deficit decreases the rate of rebleeding and does not increase the risk of cerebral infarction, thus potentially yielding better protection against poor functional outcome. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Review ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1179-yAuthors Thomas Gaberel, Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Caen, Faculty of Medicine, Avenue de la cote de Nacre, Caen, 14000 FranceCristian Magheru, Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Caen, Faculty of Medicine, Avenue de la cote de Nacre, Caen, 14000 FranceEvelyne Emery, Department of Neurosurgery, University H... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5325360 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 05:49:33 +0100 5325360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5325359&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fn78ln4r7xt62k386%2F Conclusions  Long-term cognitive dysfunction is common after tSAH. In addition to GCS on admission and follow-up GOS-E, the extent of tSAH is an independent risk factor for the number of cognitive domain deficits that occur. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1198-8Authors George Kwok Chu Wong, Division of Neurosurgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, ChinaKarine Ngai, Division of Neurosurgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, ChinaAdrian Wong, Division of Neurology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, ChinaSandy Wai Lam, Division of Neurosurgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, ChinaVincent C. T. Mok, Division of Neurology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong,... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5325359 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 05:49:33 +0100 5325359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5325361&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ft83g5617074122q6%2F Conclusions  In this prospective cohort of patients, analysed on the basis of intention-to-treat at the time of the first surgery, no statistically significant differences in survival were found between the two treatment modalities (carmustine wafers vs. first-line systemic chemotherapy). On the other hand, age, preoperative KPS, histological grade, and RPA class were confirmed to be prognostic factors in this cohort. Finally, the extent of resection was also found to influence survival. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-12DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1199-7Authors Gregorio Catalán-Uribarrena, Cruces University Hospital, Baracaldo (Vizcaya), SpainGaizka Bilbao-Barandica, Cruces University Hospital, Baracaldo (Vizcaya), SpainIñigo Pomposo-Gazte... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5325361 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:39:41 +0100 5325361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5325363&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fn035g013203m8r58%2F Conclusions  A thorough knowledge of its anatomy and variations is important to clinicians interpreting imaging and neurosurgeons operating in this region. Detailed knowledge of this vessel may shed light on therapeutic options regarding its associated pathologies. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Review ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1195-yAuthors R. Shane Tubbs, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children’s Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama, USAHa Son Nguyen, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USAMohammadali M. Shoja, Neuroscience Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IranBrion Benninger, Departments of Surgery, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, and Integrated Biosciences, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Or... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5325363 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:47:41 +0100 5325363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5325362&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fx33125tk6n2067n4%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1192-1Authors Selim Kayaci, Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Rize University, Rize, 53100 TurkeyOzcan Yildiz, Department of Oncology, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, TurkeyHasan Gucer, Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Rize University, Rize, TurkeyNil Molinas Mandel, Department of Oncology, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5325362 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:47:41 +0100 5325362 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5316857&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fv69v1186j2162188%2F Conclusions  We have developed an experimental device capable of testing dural closure watertightness. Interrupted stitch suturing seemed no different from running simple closure. On the contrary, the sealants tested show different watertightness capacities. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Experimental researchPages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1197-9Authors Dorian Chauvet, Department of Neurosurgery, Groupe Hospitalier Pitié-Salpêtrière and Lariboisiere Hospital, 29 avenue Jean Moulin, 75014 Paris, FranceViet Tran, Laboratory of Solids Mechanics, Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau, FranceGurkan Mutlu, Urgences Cérébro-Vasculaires, Groupe Hospitalier Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, FranceBernard George, Department of Neurosurgery, Groupe Hospitalier Pitié-Salpêtriè... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5316857 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:50:16 +0100 5316857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5316858&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp315lp845335157u%2F Conclusions  Technical dysfunctions of stimulation electrodes or extension leads are rare but important sources of unsatisfying DBS efficacy. In the majority of cases DBS programming or reprogramming allows avoiding surgical revision. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1187-yAuthors Niels Allert, Neurological Rehabilitation Center Godeshoehe, Waldstrasse 2-10, D-53177 Bonn, GermanyMarkella Markou, Neurological Rehabilitation Center Godeshoehe, Waldstrasse 2-10, D-53177 Bonn, GermanyAnna Antonina Miskiewicz, Neurological Rehabilitation Center Godeshoehe, Waldstrasse 2-10, D-53177 Bonn, GermanyLars Nolden, Neurological Rehabilitation Center Godeshoehe, Waldstrasse 2-10, D-53177 Bonn, GermanyHans Karbe, Neurological Rehab... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5316858 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:53:38 +0100 5316858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5316859&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fx145r63j27116173%2F Conclusions  The present result suggests that ipsilateral CI is an option for deaf adult patients who have a programmable shunt. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Technical NotePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1180-5Authors Yong-Hwi An, Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Eulji Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Hagye 1 Dong 280-1, Nowongu, Seoul 139-872, KoreaSeong Jun Song, Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Eulji Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Hagye 1 Dong 280-1, Nowongu, Seoul 139-872, KoreaSang Won Yoon, Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Eulji Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Hagye 1 Dong 280-1, Nowongu, Seoul 139-872, KoreaJae Hoon Kim, Department of Neurosurgery, Eulji Hospita... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5316859 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:53:37 +0100 5316859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5316861&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fb852120588905412%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1194-zAuthors Do Yeon Kim, Department of Neurosurgery, Inha University School of Medicine, 7-206, 3-Ga, Shinheung-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon, 400-711 Republic of KoreaByung Moon Kim, Department of Radiology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Republic of KoreaHyeonseon Park, Department of Neurosurgery, Inha University School of Medicine, 7-206, 3-Ga, Shinheung-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon, 400-711 Republic of KoreaJoonho Chung, Department of Neurosurgery, Inha University School of Medicine, 7-206, 3-Ga, Shinheung-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon, 400-711 Republic of Korea Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5316861 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:52:22 +0100 5316861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5316860&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fk4037j6m95l778h5%2F Conclusions  CCAO leads to an aggravation of CVS-related delayed brain tissue damage in the modified rat double-SAH model. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Experimental ResearchPages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1191-2Authors Erdem Güresir, Department of Neurosurgery, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Schleusenweg 2-16, 60528 Frankfurt am Main, GermanyNikos Vasiliadis, Department of Neurosurgery, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Schleusenweg 2-16, 60528 Frankfurt am Main, GermanySantosh Dias, Department of Neurosurgery, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Schleusenweg 2-16, 60528 Frankfurt am Main, GermanyPeter Raab, Department of Neurosurgery, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Schleusenweg 2-16... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5316860 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:52:22 +0100 5316860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5316862&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F4r0n305350511160%2F Conclusions  The results suggest that Cyberknife re-treatments are relatively safe using selected dose/fraction schemes. The combination with TMZ improved patients' outcomes with OS and 6-month PFS that favorably compares with alternative treatments, but the incidence of major adverse effects was >40%. Further studies are warranted. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1184-1Authors Alfredo Conti, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Messina, Messina, ItalyAntonio Pontoriero, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Messina, Messina, ItalyDonatella Arpa, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Messina, Messina, ItalyCarmelo Siragusa, Department of Medical Physics, University of Messina, Messina, I... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5316862 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 05:36:34 +0100 5316862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5316863&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fc33m55624472p22w%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the editorPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1186-zAuthors Nancy McLaughlin, Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal-Hôpital Notre-Dame, 1560 Sherbrooke St. East, Montreal, QC, Canada H2L 4M1Daniel Denis, Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal-Hôpital Notre-Dame, 1560 Sherbrooke St. East, Montreal, QC, Canada H2L 4M1Michel W. Bojanowski, Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal-Hôpital Notre-Dame, 1560 Sherbrooke St. East, Montreal, QC, Canada H2L 4M1 Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5316863 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 05:53:08 +0100 5316863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5305932&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F84w08617n783m37g%2F We present a rare case of stimulation-dependent reversible ageusia that poses a therapeutic dilemma on the one hand and serves as an instructive example to elucidate the as yet incompletely defined gustatory pathways on the other. A 69-year-old patient with successful reduction of his disabling upper extremity ET experienced an almost complete but during stimulation cessation reversible ageusia under bilateral VIM DBS. An evaluation of diffusion tensor (DTI) neuroimaging studies was performed in order to detect effective electrode positions and volumes of activated tissue (VTA) in relation to the medial lemniscus (ML) and dentato-rubro-thalamic tract (DRT). Repeated subjective gustometry was conducted with differential manipulation of stimulation settings. This case report stresses t... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5305932 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:59:44 +0100 5305932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5305933&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fr53121h2857529u4%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the editorPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1183-2Authors Andreas Raabe, Department of Neurosurgery, Neurocenter, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, GermanyAlongkorn Jaiimsin, Department of Surgery, Neurosurgical Division, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Medical College and Vajira Hospital, Bangkok, ThailandVolker Seifert, Department of Neurosurgery, Neurocenter, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, GermanyJürgen Beck, Department of Neurosurgery, Neurocenter, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5305933 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:48:58 +0100 5305933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5305934&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fa73128n24602v43v%2F Conclusions  For the patients who presented with an acute hemispheric infarction and had a bicaudate ratio <0.16, an initial infarct volume >160 ml in a DWI within 14 h after stroke onset is highly predictive of a malignant course. In addition, an infarct volume >220 ml or midline shift >3.7 mm in the follow-up CT approximately 24 h after stroke onset facilitates early surgical decompression before clinical deterioration. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1178-zAuthors Jaechan Park, Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University, 50, Samduk 2-Ga, Jung-Gu, Daegu, 700-721 Republic of KoreaDuck-Ho Goh, Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University, 50, Samduk 2-Ga, Jung... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5305934 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:42:08 +0100 5305934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5305936&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F90x31552522853w5%2F Conclusions  Although further prospective study is warranted, these findings suggest that levels of biomarkers correlate with mortality and may be useful as predictors of outcome in children with TBI. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-11DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1175-2Authors Jiří Žurek, Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University Children‘s Hospital, Černopolní 9, Brno, 62500 Czech RepublicMichal Fedora, Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University Children‘s Hospital, Černopolní 9, Brno, 62500 Czech Republic Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5305936 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:48:04 +0100 5305936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5305935&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fh461m0152wu3p5w4%2F Conclusions  Well-designed pilot studies and clinical trials enrolling carefully selected patients with obesity or addiction should be initiated. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Review ArticlePages 1-14DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1166-3Authors Casey H. Halpern, Department of Neurosurgery, Center for Functional and Restorative Neurosurgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Washington Square West Building, 235 South 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USANapoleon Torres, Département: DRT/DTBS/SBSC/DIR CEA-LETI, CEA-LETI, CLINATEC, Grenoble, FranceHoward I. Hurtig, Department of Neurology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Neuroscience Graduate Group, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USAJohn A. Wolf, Department of Neurosurgery, Center for Functional and Rest... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5305935 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:48:04 +0100 5305935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5305937&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fq4u4n24u15651gv7%2F We report the case of a 30-year-old man with a ruptured lenticulostriate artery after traumatic brain injury that caused the combination of SAH, BGH and ischemic stroke and subsequent cerebral vasospasm. This rupture mimicked the pathophysiology and imaging appearance of aneurysmal SAH. The site of rupture was not secured by any treatment; however, hyperdynamic therapy and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty were feasible in this setting to prevent additional delayed neurological deficit. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportPages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1162-7Authors Christian Fung, Department of Neurosurgery, Bern University Hospital and University of Bern, c/o Publication Office, Susan Wieting, 3010 Bern, SwitzerlandWerner J. Z’Graggen, Department of Neurosur... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5305937 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:48:02 +0100 5305937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5298198&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F4411524544x44nt9%2F Conclusion  Subtle changes in radiological features of CNS hydatid cysts should be appreciated so as to diagnose the type of cyst correctly. The surgical strategy should be tailored according to the type of cyst for favourable outcome. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1181-4Authors Sandeep Mohindra, Department of Neurosurgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, IndiaAmey Savardekar, Department of Neurosurgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, IndiaRahul Gupta, Department of Neurosurgery, Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, New Delhi, IndiaManjul Tripathi, Department of Neurosurgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, ... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5298198 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 05:57:03 +0100 5298198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5298199&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F360614331344106g%2F Conclusion  Increased type IV collagen was detected especially in pituitary tissue, the medial wall and the pituitary capsule by immune staining and RT-PCR. Type IV collagen was considered to be an important factor in the progression of adenoma and invasion. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Experimental researchPages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1182-3Authors Savas Ceylan, Pituitary Research Centre, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, TurkeyIhsan Anik, Pituitary Research Centre, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, TurkeyKenan Koc, Pituitary Research Centre, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, TurkeySibel Kokturk, Department of Histology and Embryology Turkey, Ordu University, School of Medicine, Ordu, TurkeySureyya Ceylan, Department of Histology and Embryology Kocaeli, Kocaeli Universit... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5298199 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 05:57:01 +0100 5298199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5287451&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fl42743031500hh72%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the editorPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1176-1Authors Ching Wei Russell Chen, Department of Neurosurgery, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG UKCarolina Kachramanoglou, Department of Neurosurgery, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG UKTamas Revesz, Department of Neuropathology, UCL Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG UKDavid Choi, Department of Neurosurgery, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG UK Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5287451 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:31:21 +0100 5287451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5287450&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fv2732l70m152x425%2F Conclusions  Galea is a well-vascularised tissue with homogenous thickness. Since the galeal layer covers the entire head area, various types of galeal flap can be elevated to cover any size and location of skull base defect. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1174-3Authors Eiji Ito, Department of Neurosurgery, Chubu Rosai Hospital, Nagoya, JapanTadashi Watanabe, Department of Neurosurgery, Fukushima Medical University, School of Medicine, 1 Hikarigaoka, Fukushima, 960-1295 JapanTaku Sato, Department of Neurosurgery, Fukushima Medical University, School of Medicine, 1 Hikarigaoka, Fukushima, 960-1295 JapanMasahiro Ichikawa, Department of Neurosurgery, Fukushima Medical University, School of Medicine, 1 Hikarigaoka, Fuk... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5287450 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:31:21 +0100 5287450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5287452&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F4551p66251x675m1%2F Conclusions  F-VEP has a wide range of latency, amplitude and waveform across normal subjects. A large proportion of subjects also had a high intra-individual variability over time. This variability makes F-VEPs unreliable as a marker for intracranial pressure, and caution in interpreting F-VEP changes in clinical work is advised. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1152-9Authors Linnea Andersson, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, SwedenJohanna Sjölund, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, SwedenJos... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5287452 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:31:20 +0100 5287452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5275587&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fb780n6p0m0h113x7%2F Conclusion  The exclusively intradural approach to complex paraclinoid aneurysms with tailored clinoidectomy offers an excellent surgical corridor for the treatment of these challenging lesions. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory How I Do ItPages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1171-6Authors Volker Seifert, Department of Neurosurgery, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Schleusenweg 2-16, 60528 Frankfurt am Main, GermanyErdem Güresir, Department of Neurosurgery, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Schleusenweg 2-16, 60528 Frankfurt am Main, GermanyHartmut Vatter, Department of Neurosurgery, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Schleusenweg 2-16, 60528 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neuroch... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5275587 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:49:46 +0100 5275587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5275588&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ft62100784505r655%2F In this report, the authors present two exceptional adult cases involving multiple benign CPPs located in both intra- and extraventricular locations. The tumors were located in the fourth ventricle and Meckel's cave in one case and the cerebellopontine angle, the frontotemporal region and the fourth ventricle in the other. A review of the literature revealed that these two cases represent the first reported occurrences of multiple choroid plexus papillomas involving Meckel's cave and frontotemporal intraparenchymal locations. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportPages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1172-5Authors Matthieu Peyre, Department of Neurosurgery, AP-HP, Hôpital Beaujon. Service de Neurochirurgie, 100 blvd du general Leclerc, 92110 Clichy, FranceAlpha Bah, Departm... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5275588 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:49:45 +0100 5275588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5275589&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fk54755755124j47w%2F We describe two cases of pituitary apoplexy without cavernous sinus invasion presenting with isolated oculomotor palsy. In both cases, computed tomography (CT) showed erosion of the right posterior clinoid process. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) depicted pituitary adenoma with apoplexy protruding latero-posteriorly to the right cavernous sinus. The medio-posterior wall of the cavernous sinus was markedly displaced latero-posteriorly by the tumor, and there was no evidence of cavernous sinus invasion. Oculomotor palsy may be caused first by unilateral erosion of the posterior clinoid process, resulting in latero-posterior protrusion of the adenoma. Hemorrhage may result in sudden kinking of the oculomotor nerve at the entrance of the oculomotor trigone. Content Type Journal Art... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5275589 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:49:34 +0100 5275589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5262586&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F7140516462287gp0%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the editorPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1169-0Authors Alexander Gregory Weil, Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery, Centre Hospitalier de l’Universite de Montreal (CHUM), Hôpital Notre-Dame, 1560 rue Sherbrooke Est, Montreal, QC, Canada H2L 4M1Sami Obaid, Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery, Centre Hospitalier de l’Universite de Montreal (CHUM), Hôpital Notre-Dame, 1560 rue Sherbrooke Est, Montreal, QC, Canada H2L 4M1France Berthelet, Department of Neuropathogy, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), Hôpital Notre-Dame, 1560 rue Sherbrooke Est, Montreal, QC, Canada H2L 4M1Nancy McLaughlin, Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery, Centre Hospitalier de l’Universite de Montreal (C... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5262586 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:32:37 +0100 5262586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5262585&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ff43142vp8258114t%2F Conclusion  At present it is rather well-established that primary trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm and vago-glossopharyngeal neuralgia have as one of the main causes a vascular compression. The strong correlations found between the lengths and volumes of the central myelin portions of the nerves and the incidences of the corresponding diseases is a plea for the role played by this anatomical region in the mechanism of these diseases. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Experimental researchPages 1-11DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1168-1Authors Bulent Guclu, Department of Neurosurgery, Hopital Neurologique Pierre Wertheimer, University of Lyon 1, Lyon, FranceMarc Sindou, Department of Neurosurgery, Hopital Neurologique Pierre Wertheimer, University of Lyon 1, Lyon, Fr... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5262585 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:32:37 +0100 5262585 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5262587&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fbj60143496564243%2F Conclusions  There is considerable surgery-related risk for optic pathways during treatment of very large and giant ophthalmic segment aneurysms. Surgery, however, seems to be the treatment of choice in terms of overall visual outcome and aneurysm obliteration as compared to the current endovascular results in this subset of patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1167-2Authors Amir R. Dehdashti, Division of Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAndre Le Roux, Division of Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, CanadaSusanna Bacigaluppi, Division of Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, CanadaM. Christopher ... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5262587 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:47:00 +0100 5262587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5262588&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ftk25154083666835%2F Conclusion  The en-bloc cranioplastic approach with preservation of the mastoid process is a new, interesting variant of a classical technique that is easy to perform and has the intention of achieving the best possible cosmetic result. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Technical NotePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1170-7Authors Carlos Martín Rica, Department of Surgery/Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Buenos Aires, Av. Córdoba 2069. 1° A, Capital Federal C1120AAC, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaDaniel Horacio D’Osvaldo, Department of Surgery/Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Buenos Aires, Av. Pueyrredón 1640, Capital Federal C1118AAT, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaMichael Buchfelder, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Erlangen-Nürnber... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5262588 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:46:59 +0100 5262588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5252072&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F0j0083266722x6rh%2F Conclusions  Solitary fibrous tumor is a rare mesenchymal tumor with a propensity to recur. The most affected area is the cerebellopontine angle. Immunohistochemistry should be used to differentiate solitary fibrous tumor from other tumors. The extent of resection, MIB-1 labeling index and some anaplastic features might be predictive for recurrence. Postoperative radiosurgery might be an option in incompletely resected solitary fibrous tumor. Regular and long-term follow-up remains mandatory to monitor recurrence. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-12DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1160-9Authors Hong Chen, Department of Neuropathology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040 ChinaXian-Wei Zeng, Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hos... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5252072 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:52:03 +0100 5252072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5239942&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fb237034q6136747n%2F Conclusions  This retrospective pilot study indicates that B-EVD might have no major advantage in the management of EVD or VP-shunt-related ventriculitis. Based on published reports and the results of this study, data support only the prophylactic use of B-EVD for prevention of EVD-related infections. Prospective randomized clinical trials are warranted to further evaluate the role of B-EVD in the treatment of ventriculitis. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1156-5Authors Jehuda Soleman, Department of Neurosurgery, Kantonsspital Aarau, Tellstrasse, 5001 Aarau, SwitzerlandSerge Marbacher, Department of Neurosurgery, Kantonsspital Aarau, Tellstrasse, 5001 Aarau, SwitzerlandJavier Fandino, Department of Neurosurgery, K... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5239942 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 17:07:17 +0100 5239942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5239943&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fr356546t03370432%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the editorPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1163-6Authors Feng Li, Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012 People’s Republic of ChinaShaowei Zhu, Department of Neurology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012 People’s Republic of ChinaYuguang Liu, Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012 People’s Republic of ChinaShugan Zhu, Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012 People’s Republic of China Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5239943 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 06:45:02 +0100 5239943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5228071&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fb943811051538834%2F We report on a patient with PD and L-dopa refractory gait symptoms who developed detrusor over-activity immediately after right PPN DBS. Proximity between caudal PPN and brainstem structures implicated in control of micturition is a possible explanation. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportPages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1155-6Authors Iciar Aviles-Olmos, Unit of Functional Neurosurgery, Sobell Department of Motor Neuroscience and Movement Disorders, UCL Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG UKThomas Foltynie, Unit of Functional Neurosurgery, Sobell Department of Motor Neuroscience and Movement Disorders, UCL Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG UKJalesh Panicker, Department of Uro-Neurology, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosur... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5228071 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:42:57 +0100 5228071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5228072&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F0141204040578675%2F Conclusion  Visual field defects and VEP deterioration are frequent late ocular manifestations of SAH treated with aneurysm clipping. Damage to the visual pathway correlates with the severity of SAH and timing of aneurysmal surgery. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1161-8Authors Iwona Obuchowska, Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Bialystok, ul. Sklodowskiej-Curie 24a, 15-276 Białystok, PolandGrzegorz Turek, Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Bialystok, ul. Sklodowskiej-Curie 24a, 15-276 Białystok, PolandZenon Mariak, Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Bialystok, ul. Sklodowskiej-Curie 24a, 15-276 Białystok, PolandJan Kochanowicz, Department of Neurosurgery, Medical U... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5228072 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 05:45:51 +0100 5228072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5228073&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F1757065824n5n450%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the editorPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1153-8Authors Sachin Sampat Baldawa, Department of Neurosurgery, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai, India 400022Alok Sharma, Department of Neurosurgery, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai, India 400022 Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5228073 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:48:01 +0100 5228073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5228074&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F0626j366m1466718%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Book ReviewPages 1-1DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1158-3Authors Nicolas de Tribolet, Neurochirurgie, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (HUG), 1211 Geneva, Switzerland Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5228074 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:48:00 +0100 5228074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5228075&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fn547g36286118h78%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1154-7Authors Or Cohen-Inbar, Department of Neurosurgery, Rambam Maimondes Health Care Campus, Haifa Israel Faculty of Medicine, Technion Israel Institute of Technology, PO Box 9602, Haifa, 31096 Israel Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5228075 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:47:58 +0100 5228075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5228076&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp62p6544155u8421%2F Conclusions  Infundibulo-tuberal CPs represent a major topographical category of lesions with a primary subpial development at the floor of the third ventricle. These lesions expand within the hypothalamus itself and subsequently occupy the third ventricle; consequently, they can be classified as not strictly intraventricular CPs. A tight attachment to the hypothalamus and remnants of the third ventricle floor is the pathological landmark of infundibulo-tuberal CPs. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Review ArticlePages 1-24DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1149-4Authors José M. Pascual, Department of Neurosurgery, La Princesa University Hospital, C/ Diego de León 62, 28006 Madrid, SpainRuth Prieto, Department of Neurosurgery, Clinico San Carlos University Hospital, Madrid... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5228076 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:54:48 +0100 5228076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5228077&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fw867582380522854%2F Conclusions  SRS is an effective treatment option in patients with residual or newly diagnosed TS. In view of the results of this study we would advocate a more front-line role for the Gamma Knife in the treatment of this tumour group. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1146-7Authors John Yianni, The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, S10 2JF UKEduard Bogdan Dinca, The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, S10 2JF UKJeremy Rowe, The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, S10 2JF UKMatthias Radatz, The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, ... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5228077 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:09:09 +0100 5228077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5228078&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F41q1412738885236%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the editorPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1159-2Authors Agustí Alentorn, Department of Neurology of Neuro-Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Bellvitge-ICO Duran i Reynals, L’Hospitalet, Barcelona, SpainJordi Bruna, Department of Neurology of Neuro-Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Bellvitge-ICO Duran i Reynals, L’Hospitalet, Barcelona, SpainJuan José Acebes, Department of Neurosurgery of Neuro-Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Bellvitge-ICO Duran i Reynals, L’Hospitalet, Barcelona, SpainRoser Velasco, Department of Neurology of Neuro-Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Bellvitge-ICO Duran i Reynals, L’Hospitalet, Barcelona, Spain Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Ac... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5228078 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:57:29 +0100 5228078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5211106&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fhr06n9n38728642q%2F Conclusions  This computational study suggests that directing the bipolar electrodes orthogonal to the axis of a fasciculus should facilitate its identification, as the chances are higher in this configuration that at least one of the electrode tips will be in contact with a fasciculus. Experimental studies are needed to confirm this model prediction. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Experimental researchPages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1151-xAuthors Emmanuel Mandonnet, Department of Neurosurgery, Lariboisière Hospital, 2 rue Ambroise Paré, 75010 Paris, FranceOlivier Pantz, CMAP, Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5211106 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 15:47:47 +0100 5211106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5211105&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F2267k16257870j32%2F Conclusions  L-PRx correlated with the outcome as good as PRx did. CPPopt could be identified in more patients using L-PRx. Slower MAP and ICP changes (in the range of 1–20 min) can be used for autoregulation assessment and contain important prognostic information. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1148-5Authors Edgar Santos, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120 Heidelberg, GermanyJennifer Diedler, Department of Neurology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, GermanyMarek Sykora, Department of Neurology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, GermanyBerk Orakcioglu, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120 Heidelberg, Ge... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5211105 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 15:47:47 +0100 5211105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5211107&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fh72446253g247576%2F Conclusions  We demonstrated that DBS plus unilateral ventralis oralis thalamotomy for CP patients with fixed states in the upper extremities is useful not only to treat secondary dystonic movement but also to improve quality of life. In group II patients with post-traumatic dystonia and tardive dyskinesia, we achieved excellent clinical outcomes using a stereotactic procedure. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1147-6Authors Joo Pyung Kim, Department of Neurosurgery, Severance Hospital, Brain Korea 21 Project for Medical Science, Brain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 134 Shinchon-Dong, Seodaemoon-Gu, 120-752 Seoul, KoreaWon Seok Chang, Department of Neurosurgery, Severance Hospital, Brain ... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5211107 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 05:46:35 +0100 5211107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5211108&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fq8026kr4l620568k%2F Conclusion  Our data show the feasibility and safety of oral and intravenous LEV in the perioperative treatment of tumor-related seizures. Although this was a single arm study, the efficacy of LEV appears promising. Considering the side effects and interactions of other anticonvulsants, LEV seems to be a favorable option in the perioperative treatment of brain tumor-related seizures. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1144-9Authors Oliver Bähr, Dr. Senckenberg Institute of Neurooncology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt, Schleusenweg 2-16, 60528 Frankfurt, GermanyMirjam Hermisson, Department of General Neurology, University Hospital, Hoppe-Seyler-Strasse 3, 72076 Tübingen, GermanySabine Rona, Department o... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5211108 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 05:46:34 +0100 5211108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5211109&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fr028547828620381%2F Conclusion  In this limited material, STN DBS was demonstrated to be an efficient treatment for ET, even though cZi DBS was more efficient. The STN may be an alternative target in the treatment of ET, pending further investigations to decide on the relative merits of the different targets. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1157-4Authors Patric Blomstedt, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, section of Neurosurgery, Umeå University, Umeå, SwedenUlrika Sandvik, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, section of Neurosurgery, Umeå University, Umeå, SwedenJan Linder, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, section of Neurology, Umeå University, Umeå, SwedenAnna Fredricks, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, section of N... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5211109 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:00:26 +0100 5211109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5211110&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fyv6q70617j8p6644%2F Conclusion  Surgical clipping is recommended as the principal treatment strategy for MCA aneurysms. This is not only ethically defendable in view of the surgical results but also in line with a strategy to maintain surgical experience within centralized neurovascular centers. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1139-6Authors J. Marc C. van Dijk, Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), University of Groningen, P.O. Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The NetherlandsRob J. M. Groen, Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), University of Groningen, P.O. Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The NetherlandsMark Ter Laan, Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Cente... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5211110 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:43:49 +0100 5211110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5211113&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ff3j77311v85j8v64%2F Abstract  In cerebral arterioveneous malformations (AVMs) detailed intraoperative identification of feeding arteries, nidal vessels and draining veins is crucial for surgery. Intraoperative imaging techniques like indocyanine green videoangiography (ICG-VAG) provide information about vessel architecture and patency, but do not allow time-dependent analysis of intravascular blood flow. Here we report on our first experiences with analytical indocyanine green videoangiography (aICG-VAG) using FLOW 800 software as a useful tool for assessing the time-dependent intraoperative blood flow during surgical removal of cerebral AVMs. Microsope-integrated colour-encoded aICG-VAG was used for the surgical treatment of a 38-year-old woman diagnosed with an incidental AVM, Spetzler Marti... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5211113 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:13:36 +0100 5211113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5211112&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fyt76l6x65121l811%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the editorPages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1127-xAuthors José María Pascual, Department of Neurosurgery, La Princesa University Hospital, C/ Diego de León 62, 28006 Madrid, SpainRuth Prieto, Department of Neurosurgery, Clínico San Carlos University Hospital, Madrid, SpainRodrigo Carrasco, Department of Neurosurgery, Ramón y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid, Spain Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5211112 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:13:36 +0100 5211112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5211111&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F0805663806544tn6%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1128-9Authors Songtao Qi, Department of Neurosurgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515 Guangdong, ChinaYuntao Lu, Department of Neurosurgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515 Guangdong, ChinaJun Pan, Department of Neurosurgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515 Guangdong, China Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5211111 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:13:36 +0100 5211111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5211115&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fa8620931r12u3223%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the editorPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1140-0Authors Anup Nair, Department of Neurosurgery and Pathology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, 226014 IndiaSanjay Behari, Department of Neurosurgery and Pathology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, 226014 IndiaManoj Jain, Department of Neurosurgery and Pathology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, 226014 IndiaAwadhesh K. Jaiswal, Department of Neurosurgery and Pathology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, 226014 India Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5211115 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 10:53:03 +0100 5211115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5211114&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fa446226t80586770%2F We report a case of histologically proven pilocytic astrocytoma arising within the cavernous sinus, confirmed radiographically and at operation. We discuss the implications in the context of previous reports of ectopic glioma origin. In particular, the possiblity of glioma development within glial cell islands in the peripheral segment of cranial nerves is explored. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1138-7Authors Harry Bulstrode, Wessex Neurological Centre, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, UKAdam Ditchfield, Wessex Neurological Centre, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, UKJames Nicoll, Wessex Neurological Centre, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, UKEmad Shenouda, Wessex Neurological Centre, Southampton Genera... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5211114 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 10:53:03 +0100 5211114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5211116&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fr5774152566j5775%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportPages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1142-yAuthors Kenichi Kono, Department of Neurological Surgery, Wakayama Rosai Hospital, 93-1 Kinomoto, Wakayama, 640-8505 JapanYuko Tanaka, Department of Neurological Surgery, Wakayama Rosai Hospital, 93-1 Kinomoto, Wakayama, 640-8505 JapanRyo Yoshimura, Department of Neurological Surgery, Wakayama Rosai Hospital, 93-1 Kinomoto, Wakayama, 640-8505 JapanTakeshi Fujimoto, Department of Neurological Surgery, Wakayama Rosai Hospital, 93-1 Kinomoto, Wakayama, 640-8505 JapanHideo Okada, Department of Neurological Surgery, Wakayama Rosai Hospital, 93-1 Kinomoto, Wakayama, 640-8505 JapanAki Shintani, Department of Neurological Surgery, Wakayama Rosai Hospital, 93-1 Kinomoto, Wakayama, 640-8505 JapanTomoaki Terada,... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5211116 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 10:53:01 +0100 5211116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5211117&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fql85234u5n332771%2F Conclusion  Freehand placement of EVDs does not have sufficient accuracy and may lead to drainage dysfunctions. This data suggests that a guidance system for EVD’s would be required. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1136-9Authors Mohammad Ghazi Abdoh, Department of Neurosurgery, University Paris East, Medical School, Assitance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Henri Mondor Hospital, Créteil, FranceOlivier Bekaert, Department of Neurosurgery, University Paris East, Medical School, Assitance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Henri Mondor Hospital, Créteil, FranceJérôme Hodel, Department of Neuroradiology, University Paris East, Medical School, Assitance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Henri Mondor Hospital, Créteil, Fr... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5211117 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 10:52:59 +0100 5211117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5192955&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fyv8550854l85m4h8%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the editorPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1143-xAuthors Paolo Merciadri, Department of Neurosurgery, San Martino University Hospital, Largo Rosanna Benzi 5, 16132 Genoa, ItalyFrancesca Secci, Department of Neurosurgery, San Martino University Hospital, Largo Rosanna Benzi 5, 16132 Genoa, ItalyPier Filippo Sbaffi, Department of Neurosurgery, San Martino University Hospital, Largo Rosanna Benzi 5, 16132 Genoa, ItalyGianluigi Zona, Department of Neurosurgery, San Martino University Hospital, Largo Rosanna Benzi 5, 16132 Genoa, Italy Journal Acta NeurochirurgicaOnline ISSN 0942-0940Print ISSN 0001-6268 (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica) Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5192955 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:50:27 +0100 5192955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5192956&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ff22283771603j166%2F Abstract  In this short case-illustrated review we aimed to analyse the possible nuances of hemifacial spasm (HFS) as the presenting symptom of a tumour of the fourth ventricle. The issue is remarkable since HFS can be secondary to a fourth ventricle tumour, even when no other neurological signs are reported. In addition, the possible presentation with only upper facial muscle involvement, as in the presented case, can be deceitful because this is characteristic of the benign and much more frequent “typical” form. Based on our intra-operative data and on the previously reported cases, we think that pathogenesis could be referable to the facial nerve nucleus involvement and that clinical nuances could be related to the specific somatotropy of the nucleus under the fourth... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5192956 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:50:26 +0100 5192956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5185588&cid=s_33261_25_f&fid=33261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fk21312j206354544%2F Abstract  Three male patients underwent lumbar peritoneal (LP) shunt for intracranial hypertension caused by intracranial Borden type 1 dural arteriovenous fistulas (D-AVFs). Endovascular treatment was performed initially, but it was ineffective in all cases. Before LP shunt, the Mariotte blind spot expanded in all cases and severe papilledema was observed in two cases. We managed the opening pressure of the shunt system in accordance with patient symptoms. Mariotte blind spot expansion and papilledema disappeared after LP shunt. Follow-up cerebral angiography revealed spontaneous closure of D-AVFs in one case and aggressive conversion in two cases. D-AVFs were completely closed by transvenous embolization. Because the angioarchitecture of the fistula frequently worsens wit... Acta Neurochirurgica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5185588 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:59:27 +0100 5185588