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Technique for Shaping Microcatheter Tips in Coil Embolization of Paraclinoid Aneurysms using Full-Scale Volume Rendering Images of 3D Rotational AngiographyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a new technique for shaping microcatheter tips in the coil embolization of paraclinoid aneurysms.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - October 17, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Technical Note Source Type: journals

Neuronavigation in the Minimally Invasive Presacral Approach for Lumbosacral FusionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 196-200DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1239504Abstract Intraoperative 3D navigation (3D NAV) is gaining importance in spinal surgery, especially with the advancement of minimally invasive techniques in this field. We hypothesized that 3D NAV may be of benefit in the recently described minimally invasive presacral approach for L4-S1 fusion (AxiaLIF).[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - October 17, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Technical Note Source Type: journals

Endovascular Treatment for Bow Hunter's Syndrome: Case ReportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 193-195DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1239501Abstract Bow hunter's syndrome is a unique clinical entity caused by mechanical occlusion of the vertebral artery on head rotation. Although it is usually treated by direct surgical intervention, we report successful treatment using endovascular stent placement for contralateral vertebral artery stenosis.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - October 17, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Case Report Source Type: journals

Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery for Isolated Fibrous Dysplasia of the ClivusEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 190-192DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1105921Abstract Fibrous dysplasia is a non-neoplastic disorder of bone, related to abnormal proliferation of fibroblasts.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - October 17, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Case Report Source Type: journals

Endoscopic Radial Artery Harvesting for U-Clip EC-IC Bypass in the Treatment of a Giant Petrous Internal Carotid Artery Aneurysm: Technical Case ReportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 186-189DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1105901Abstract High-flow extracranial-intracranial (EC-IC) bypass and aneurysm trapping constitutes a well-known surgical solution for internal carotid artery (ICA) aneurysms that are not amenable to clip ligation or endovascular therapy. The advantages of the radial artery (RA) as a conduit for myocardial revascularization have become widely accepted, with a better patency rate than that of the saphenous vein.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - October 17, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Case Report Source Type: journals

Prospective Comparative Study of Lumbar Sequestrectomy and MicrodiscectomyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 180-185DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1237379Abstract During microsurgical disc operation, usually a sequestrectomy and a nucleotomy are performed. Whether a nucleotomy is necessary in any case is disputed. The aim of this study is to examine this question on the basis of clinical results and to compare rates of recurrence between the two groups.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - October 17, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Original Article Source Type: journals

Minimally Invasive Awake Craniotomy using Steiner-Lindquist Stereotactic Laser GuidanceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 176-179DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1239503Abstract Awake craniotomy permits the continuous assessment of intraoperative neurological functions. In addition, stereotactic laser guidance aids in performing minimally invasive procedures related to the radical resection of lesions located in eloquent and non-eloquent brain regions.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - October 17, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Original Article Source Type: journals

Histological Demonstration of Healing in Experimental AneurysmsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 170-175DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1237366Abstract Recanalisation of aneurysms after interventional therapy is still an unsolved problem. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the angiographic and histological evidence of healing after endovascular embolisation of experimental aneurysms.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - October 17, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Original Article Source Type: journals

The Minimally Invasive Supraorbital Subfrontal Key-Hole Approach for Surgical Treatment of Temporomesial Lesions of the Dominant HemisphereEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 163-169DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1238285Abstract Surgery in the temporomesial region is generally performed using a subtemporal, transtemporal, or pterional-transsylvian approach. However, these approaches may lead to approach-related trauma of the temporal lobe and frontotemporal operculum with subsequent postoperative neurological deficits. Iatrogenic traumatisation is especially significant if surgery is performed in the dominant hemisphere.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - October 17, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Original Article Source Type: journals

Endoscopic Treatment of Intraventricular Cerebrospinal Fluid Cysts: 10 Consecutive CasesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 158-162DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1239587Abstract The use of the endoscope for lesions of the central nervous system has been progressively widened in the past decades. Among these lesions, the intraventricular cyst is one of the most attractive targets for this less invasive procedure.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - October 17, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Original Article Source Type: journals

Combined Supraciliary and Endoscopic Endonasal Approach for Resection of Frontal Sinus Mucoceles: Technical NoteEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 149-151DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1231068Abstract Mucoceles are progressive, slow-growing lesions of the paranasal sinuses that, left untreated, can erode into surrounding structures. Complete obliteration and exenteration of the frontal sinus via a bicoronal skin incision and frontal craniotomy is the standard neurosurgical approach to treat these lesions.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - August 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Technical Note Source Type: journals

Flexibility of Head Positioning and Head Fixation Provided by a Novel System for Non-invasive Maxillary Fixation and Frameless Stereotaxy: Technical NoteEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 144-148DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1105922Abstract The aim of this study was to demonstrate the flexibility in patient positioning and head fixation provided by a newly developed, minimally invasive upper jaw fixation device in combination with standard navigation software.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - August 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Technical Note Source Type: journals

Minimally Invasive Thoracic Corpectomy and Anterior Fusion in a Patient with Metastatic Disease: Case Report and Review of the LiteratureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 141-143DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1231067AbstractFor patients with metastatic disease to the spine there are numerous surgical approaches for decompression of neural elements and maintenance of mechanical stability. The challenge is to accomplish this while minimizing patient morbidity. Here we report on the feasibility and utility of a minimally invasive extreme lateral approach to the mid to high thoracic spine for anterior decompression and fusion.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - August 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Case Report Source Type: journals

Endoscopic, Image-Guided, Transnasal Instillation of 32P for Recurrent Infrachiasmatic Cystic CraniopharyngiomaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 137-140DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1225617Abstract The neurovascular and anatomic relationships surrounding craniopharyngiomas, and their tending to recur despite any method of primary treatment, has characterized this tumor as an exigent and frustrating clinical entity. Various strategies have been developed to deal with recurrences which include radical re-resection, stereotactic or localized radiotherapy, cyst fenestration, marsupialization or stent placement, and intracavitary therapies such as bleomycin or radionucleotides.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Tab...
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - August 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Case Report Source Type: journals

Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Comparison of Single Intervertebral Cage and Single Side Pedicle Screw Fixation versus Bilateral Cages and Screw FixationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 132-136DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1224097Abstract The efficacy and economy of an alternative sparing method for posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) using a single cage fixed with pedicle screws placed on a single side (SS group, n=22) was compared to that of a standard bilateral protocol using two cages and pedicle screws placed bilaterally (BL group, n=15).[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - August 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Original Article Source Type: journals

Surgical Management of Bilateral Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysms via a Unilateral Supraorbital Key-Hole CraniotomyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this study we describe the surgical technique and important factors that enable treatment of bilateral MCA aneurysms via a unilateral key-hole approach.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - August 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Original Article Source Type: journals

Endoscopic Suboccipital Decompression on Pediatric Chiari Type IEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 119-125DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1224170Abstract To minimize the invasiveness and maximize the adequacy of Chiari decompression on pediatric patients, 0° and 30° endoscopes were adapted to perform the procedure of suboccipital craniectomy and upper cervical laminectomies.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - August 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Original Article Source Type: journals

Extended Endoscopic Endonasal Approach to the Skull BaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 114-118DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1119414Abstract Different approaches to the skull base have been developed through the sphenoidal sinus. Traditional boundaries of the trans-sphenoidal approach can be extended in antero-posterior and lateral planes. We review our experience with the extended endoscopic endonasal approach in the first 12 cases.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - August 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Original Article Source Type: journals

Endoscopic Approaches to the Orbit: A Cadaveric StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 107-113DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1220931Abstract The role of the endoscopic management of lesions located in the anterior cranial fossa and skull base continues to expand.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - August 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Original Article Source Type: journals

Simulation of Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy in fresh Cadaveric SpecimensEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 103-106DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1231080Abstract The purpose of this research is to describe and analyze the endoscopic anatomy of cerebral ventricles, especially of the lateral ventricle and third ventricle.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - August 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Original Article Source Type: journals

Skull Bone Flap Fixation – Comparative Experimental Study to Assess the Reliability of a New Grip-like Titanium Device (Skull Grip) Versus Traditional Sutures: Technical NoteEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 98-100DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1128116Abstract After completing a craniotomy, whenever possible, it is crucial to replace and fix the removed bone flap to the cranium; this in order to keep the brain's protection as well as for cosmetic purposes. Visible skull defects might cause patients psychosocial problems and, most importantly, expose the brain to accidental damage. A fixation device should not only provide optimal attachment of the flap to the skull but also allow fast bony healing to avoid possible pseudoarthrosis and/or osteolytic changes.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New...
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - May 20, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Technical Note Source Type: journals

Surgical Treatment of the Tentorial and Falco-Tentorial Junction MeningiomasEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 93-97DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1220737Abstract Tentorial meningiomas account for 3–7.7% of all meningiomas in surgically treated patients. In this group, the falco-tentorial meningiomas are considered to be the rarest.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - May 20, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Case Report Source Type: journals

Coil Migration after Endovascular Coil Occlusion of Internal Carotid Artery Pseudoaneurysms within the Sphenoid SinusEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report two cases of coil migration after endovascular treatment of pseudoaneurysm of the internal carotid artery within the sphenoid sinus with coils and noncovered stents.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - May 20, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Case Report Source Type: journals

Endoscopic Sellar Floor Reconstruction with Concha Bullosa Bone Autograft and Nasal Septal Flap: Technical Case ReportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 86-88DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1104609Abstract A novel method is introduced for sellar floor reconstruction after expanded endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery using concha bullosa bone autograft and vascularized, posteriorly based flaps of septal mucoperichondrium.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - May 20, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Case Report Source Type: journals

Integrated Pre- and Intraoperative Imaging in a Patient with an Arteriovenous Malformation Located in Eloquent CortexEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 83-85DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1124104Abstract The use of integrated pre- and intraoperative imaging may be useful when resecting brain lesions in close proximity to eloquent areas, such as the primary motor cortex and language cortices.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - May 20, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Case Report Source Type: journals

Technical Considerations of Endoscopic Septostomy using a Biportal Approach in a Case of Hydrocephalus Associated with Tuberous SclerosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report herein the technical considerations for endoscopic septostomy in a case of hydrocephalus associated with tuberous sclerosis.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - May 20, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Case Report Source Type: journals

Surgical Experience of Unilateral Laminectomy for Bilateral Decompression (ULBD) of Ossified Ligamentum Flavum in the Thoracic SpineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe a new surgical technique for the treatment of ossified ligamentum flavum (OLF) in the thoracic spine through unilateral laminectomy for bilateral decompression (ULBD).[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - May 20, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Original Article Source Type: journals

Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery for Biopsy of Cavernous Sinus LesionsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 69-73DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1192015Abstract The etiology of cavernous sinus (CS) lesions remains difficult to determine due to the wide range of pathological processes and in spite of the development of neuroimaging techniques. Microsurgery is still not appropriate to take a biopsy of CS lesions for diagnostic purposes while biopsy was rarely attempted by fine-needle aspiration guided by computed tomography. The authors present a new application to endoscopic endonasal surgery for the biopsy of lesions arising from or invading the cavernous sinus.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · N...
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - May 20, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Original Article Source Type: journals

Image-guided Keyhole Evacuation of Spontaneous Supratentorial Intracerebral HemorrhageEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study aims to evaluate the outcome and invasiveness of one surgical approach that provides complete evacuation of SICH, the image-guided keyhole evacuation.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - May 20, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Original Article Source Type: journals

The Future of “Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery”Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 61-61DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1220675© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - May 19, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Editorial Source Type: journals

A Small Modification to a Decompressive Craniotomy to Improve the Brain-cranium Interface: Technical NoteEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 59-60DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1104608AbstractOne underlying aspect of a decompressive craniotomy is the brain-cranium interface. Due to the high pressure, the brain has the tendency to mushroom and squeeze the brain tissue at the bony edges of the craniotomy. A small modification to the decompressive craniotomy is described. The inner tabula and part of the diploe are drilled away using a high-speed drill (using either a sharp or a diamond drill) prior to opening the dura while during drilling, the dura is protected with a spatula.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connect...
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - March 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Technical Note Source Type: journals

Modified Minimally Invasive Surgical Approach to Cervical Neuromas with Intraforaminal Components: Hemi-semi-laminectomy and Supraforaminal Burr Hole (Modified Foraminotomy) TechniqueEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 56-58DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1104564Abstract The aim of this study was to develop a minimal invasive approach suitable for exploring neuromas with an intraforaminal component in the cervical spine with the aim of preservation of as much of the mechanically relevant bone structures and facet joints as possible.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - March 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Technical Note Source Type: journals

Placement of an Electrode Array as a Dural Substitute for Dorsal Column Stimulation: Technical NoteEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 53-55DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1085458AbstractOne the drawbacks of the dorsal column stimulation (DCS) method is that the electrode array and the subsequent electrical stimulation induce proliferation of connective tissue between the array and the dura. In this case report, a patient is presented in whom dural thickening after placement of a DCS electrode array at the C2-C3 level prevented sufficient electrical penetration and thus resulted in treatment failure. The thickened dura was excised and the electronic array was used as a dural substitute. This resulted in efficient DCS and resolution ...
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - March 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Technical Note Source Type: journals

Endoscopic Treatment for Deep-seated or Multiple Intraparenchymal Tumors: Technical NoteEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 49-52DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1085457AbstractAlthough endoscopic biopsy is a well-established technique in the treatment of intraventricular or cystic tumors, solid intraparenchymal tumors have not been considered candidates for this procedure. The purpose of this study is to describe strategies of neuroendoscopic treatment in patients with solid intraparenchymal tumors. Six patients with deep-seated or multiple intraparenchymal tumors underwent neuroendoscopic biopsy combined with frame-based or frameless stereotaxy during the one year period between October 2006 and September 2007. After his...
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - March 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Technical Note Source Type: journals

Bilateral Intracavernous Carotid Artery Pseudoaneurysms as a Result of Sellar Reconstruction during the Transsphenoidal Resection of a Pituitary Macroadenoma: Case ReportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 44-48DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1104611Abstract Transsphenoidal surgery is considered to be a safe, relatively low risk procedure for the resection of pituitary lesions. Although rare, injury to the internal carotid artery is a potentially devastating complication associated with the transsphenoidal approach. The authors report a unique case in which the patient developed mirror pseudoaneurysms of the cavernous carotid arteries after an apparently uneventful transsphenoidal procedure, a complication attributed to the reconstruction of the sellar floor.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · ...
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - March 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Case Report Source Type: journals

Visual Worsening after Incomplete Coiling of a Small Asymptomatic Aneurysm: Case Report and Review of the LiteratureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe a case of optic chiasm compression after incomplete coil embolization of a small ICA aneurysm and discuss the potential mechanisms causing this phenomenon.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - March 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Case Report Source Type: journals

Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Presenting as an Acute Subdural Hemorrhage that Subsequently Progressed to a Chronic Subdural Hemorrhage: Case ReportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This report describes a very rare case of DAVF that caused non-traumatic acute SDH without ICH or SAH, which subsequently progressed into chronic SDH.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - March 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Case Report Source Type: journals

Microsurgical Excision of Multiple Clear Cell Meningiomas of the Cauda Equina: A Case ReportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report the case of a 21-year-old woman who presented with a 2-year history of worsening radicular pain on the right leg. The Valsalvamanoeuvre provoked radicular pain and radiography showed right-convex 36 ° scoliosis. Examination showed slight hypoesthesia on the right L3-S1 dermatomes but abnormal muscle power and reflexes. Magnetic resonance imaging identified cauda equina tumours at the L2-3 and L4 levels. The tumours showed heterogeneously isointense signals on T-weighted image, hypointense signals on T-weighted image, and hyperintense signal on gadolinium-enhanced T-weighted sequences. The tumour was micros...
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - March 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Case Report Source Type: journals

Three-dimensional Neurostereoendoscopy: Subjective and Objective Comparison to 2DEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 25-31DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1104567AbstractNeuroendoscopic procedures, particularly transnasal skull-base procedures, are currently performed with 2D endoscopes that lack stereoscopic vision and depth of field. In principal, 3D vision should be preferable to the operating surgeon, but the previously existing systems have not been adopted. We evaluated a novel 3D endoscope to compare with 2D endoscopy. 33 neurosurgeons and skull-base otolaryngologists were recruited, and randomized to complete two runs of a task-based simulator paradigm using 2D and/or 3D visualization. After the two trials, ...
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - March 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Original Article Source Type: journals

Surgical Resection of High-grade Gliomas in Eloquent Regions Guided by Blood Oxygenation Level Dependent Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diffusion Tensor Tractography, and Intraoperative Navigated 3D UltrasoundEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 17-24DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1104566Abstract The aims of this study of patients with high-grade gliomas in eloquent brain areas were 1) to assess the postoperative functional outcome, 2) to determine the extent of tumour resection in these difficult locations, 3) to evaluate the practical usefulness of navigated blood oxygenation level-dependent functional magnetic resonance imaging and diffusion tensor tractography.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - March 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Original Article Source Type: journals

Minimally Invasive Cerebral Cavernoma Surgery using Keyhole Approaches – Solutions for Technique-related LimitationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 9-16DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1103305AbstractCavernomas are often small in size and located in difficultly accessible regions. Preoperative identification of the ideal surgical approach as well as the precise intraoperative implementation of the surgical plan are of critical importance for successful surgery. While aiming for minimally invasive surgical techniques and maximally effective cavernoma resection, we envisaged that employing a combination of precise and technically sophisticated virtual reality surgery planning, modern navigation systems with augmented reality features and endoscope-...
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - March 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Original Article Source Type: journals

Role of Intraventricular Sodium Nitroprusside in Vasospasm Secondary to Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Haemorrhage: A 5-year Prospective Study with Review of the LiteratureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 5-8DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1085454Abstract Cerebral vasospasm remains an important cause of permanent neurological injury and death following aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage, despite the best current medical therapy. Sodium nitroprusside was recently suggested as a treatment option for cerebral ischaemia in patients with severe medically refractive vasospasm after subarachnoid haemorrhage.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
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Axel Perneczky, 1.11.1945–24.1.2009Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2009; 52: 1-4DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1202818© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
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The Use of the Olympus EndoArm for Spinal and Skull-based Transsphenoidal NeurosurgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2008; 51: 370-372DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1085448AbstractMinimally invasive surgical techniques have evolved to reduce soft-tissue injury associated with open surgical techniques. The use of endoscopic visualization allows the exposure of deep structures and provides a mechanism to perform all the components of an open surgical procedure through small portals, thus satisfying a basic requirement of minimally invasive surgical procedures. Surgeons in the field of skull-base and spine surgery are now taking advantage of the benefits of such endoscopes. The pneumatically powered EndoArm endoscopic holder h...
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - March 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Technical Note Source Type: journals

Accuracy and Clinical Use of a Novel Aiming Device for Frameless Stereotactic Brain BiopsyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2008; 51: 361-369DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1085424AbstractAiming devices enable the use of neuronavigation systems for rigid instrument guidance mimicking the possibilities of a frame-based system without having a stereotactic frame affixed to the skull. The aim of the presented work was to investigate the phantom targeting accuracy of the Vertek aiming device (Medtronic Inc., Louisville, USA) and whether it can be safely and accurately applied in a concept of minimally invasive brain biopsy in which multi-modal image fusion, image-to-patient registration and head immobilization were based on a non-invas...
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - March 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Technical Note Source Type: journals

Tumor Resection Utilizing a Minimally Invasive Spinal Retractor with a Novel Cranial AdaptorEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article describes a method of performing an intracerebral tumor resection utilizing a novel dilator attachment with a system designed for minimally invasive spinal surgery.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - March 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Technical Note Source Type: journals

Combined Treatment of Ruptured Aneurysm Accompanied by Intraventricular Hemorrhage; Neuroendoscopy and Coiling: Case ReportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present a combined treatment with coiling and endoscopy: coiling of the ruptured distal anterior cerebral artery aneurysm and neuroendoscopic removal of IVH.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
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Total Endoscopic Approach to the Cauda in a Patient with a Tight FilumEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this report we describe a patient with a tight filum associated with a small concentric lipoma that was treated by cutting the filum terminale through a totally endoscopic approach. Our approach required the creation of a midline surgical corridor provided by the placement of a telescopic self-retaining retractor over the ligamentum flavum at L5-S1, under endoscopic control. The ligamentum was partially removed, the dura and the arachnoid opened and the filum terminale and the roots of the cauda exposed. After neurophysiological confirmation of the absence of neural structures the filum was coagulated and cut, the dura ...
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - March 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Case Report Source Type: journals

Bony Tunnel Formation in the Middle Meningeal Groove: An Anatomic Study for Safer Pterional CraniotomyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2008; 51: 329-332DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1085430Abstract When the bone flap is removed in a pterional craniotomy, the middle meningeal artery (MMA) should be gently dissected to minimize blood loss. However, when the MMA pierces a bony tunnel in the middle meningeal groove it is easily damaged upon bone flap elevation. We have performed an anatomic study of this tunnel to render pterional craniotomy safer.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
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Neuroendoscopic Removal of Intraventricular Hemorrhage Combined with HydrocephalusEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe herein our experiences with 17 cases of IVH combined with hydrocephalus treated using a neuroendoscope.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkGet connected:Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery)
Source: min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery - March 1, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Original Article Source Type: journals