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Endoscopic foraminotomy for recurrent lumbar radiculopathy after TLIF: Technical report
Date of publication: 16-Apr-2015
Background:Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is a well-accepted fusion technique that uses unilateral facet removal as an oblique corridor for inserting an interbody spacer. This manuscript focused on five cases of endoscopic foraminotomy for patients presenting with recurrent radiculopathy after TLIF procedures.
BAER suppression during posterior fossa dural opening
Date of publication: 09-Apr-2015
Background:Intraoperative monitoring with brainstem auditory evoked responses (BAER) provides an early warning signal of potential neurological injury and may avert tissue damage to the auditory pathway or brainstem. Unexplained loss of the BAER signal in the operating room may present a dilemma to the neurosurgeon.
Simple and reproducible linear measurements to determine ventricular enlargement in adults
Date of publication: 09-Apr-2015
Background:Recent studies have suggested that Evan's Index (EI) is not accurate and instead endorse volumetric measurements. Our aim was to evaluate the reproducibility of linear measurements and their correlation to ventricular volume.
Decompressive craniectomy and early cranioplasty in a 15-year-old boy with N. meningitidis meningitis
Date of publication: 09-Apr-2015
Background:Intracranial hypertension is a well-known life-threatening complication of bacterial meningitis. Investigations on decompressive craniectomy after failure of conservative management are scarce, but this surgical treatment should be considered and performed expeditiously, as it lowers the intracranial pressure and improves brain tissue oxygenation. Early cranioplasty can further aid the rehabilitation.
Grade 1 spondylolisthesis and interspinous device placement: removal in six patients and analysis of current data
Date of publication: 02-Apr-2015
Background:In the treatment of patients with Grade 1 spondylolisthesis, the use of interspinous devices has been controversial for nearly a decade. Several authors have suggested that Grade 1 spondylolisthesis be considered a contraindication for interspinous device placement.
Usefulness of needle holder with a function of fine forceps for bypass surgery in both hands
Date of publication: 02-Apr-2015
Background:In bypass surgery, a single-handed needle holder is usually used with other handed fine forceps. Recently, a needle holder with the function of fine forceps has been developed.
Endoscopic considerations treating hydrocephalus caused by basal ganglia and large thalamic tumors
Date of publication: 02-Apr-2015
Background:Deep basal-ganglia and large thalamic (BGT) tumors may cause secondary hydrocephalus by compressing the lateral and third ventricles. The ventricular distortion, as well as the infiltrative nature and friability of these tumors, raise specific considerations and risks when treating these patients. Treatment goals may therefore focus on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion and tissue sampling, followed by nonsurgical treatment options. We present our experience in applying endoscopic techniques for the initial management of such patients.
Establishment of C6 brain glioma models through stereotactic technique for laser interstitial thermotherapy research
Date of publication: 01-Apr-2015
Objective:To establish C6 brain glioma models using stereotactic technique, and to study effects of laser interstitial thermotherapy (LITT) in rat models of glioma.
Microvascular decompression of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery for intermediate nerve neuralgia
Date of publication: 01-Apr-2015
Background:Intermediate nerve neuralgia (INN) is an extremely rare craniofacial pain disorder mainly caused by neurovascular compression.
Single stage transforaminal retrojugular tumor resection: The spinal keyhole for dumbbell tumors in the cervical spine
Date of publication: 01-Apr-2015
Background:Dumbbell tumors are defined as having an intradural and extradural component with an intermediate component within an expanded neural foramen. Complete resection of these lesions in the subaxial cervical spine is a challenge, and it has been achieved through a combined posterior/anterior or anterolateral approach. This study describes a single stage transforaminal retrojugular (TFR) approach for dumbbell tumors resection in the cervical spine.
