Cerebral aneurysm treatment trendsGiuseppe Lanzino
J Neurosurg 108:1162. 2008
- Cerebrovascular disease and cognitive dysfunction
Giuseppe Lanzino
Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville 22908, USA
Neurol Res 24:331-6. 2002
..In this article, we summarize the experimental and clinical data linking cerebrovascular pathology to neurocognitive decline and dementia...
- Cushing's case XLV: Minnie G
Giuseppe Lanzino
Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, USA
J Neurosurg 97:231-4. 2002
..Minnie G. was the first case that Cushing reported. The clinical course of that case is briefly reviewed in this article...
- Skull base chordomas: overview of disease, management options, and outcome
G Lanzino
Division of Neuropathology, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, Virginia 22908, USA
Neurosurg Focus 10:E12. 2001
..Recurrences are common, although in a subset of patients prolonged disease-free survival is demonstrated...
- Pioneers in the development of transsphenoidal surgery: Theodor Kocher, Oskar Hirsch, and Norman Dott
G Lanzino
Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
J Neurosurg 95:1097-103. 2001
..Several pioneers contributed to its development and its eventual and nearly unconditional acceptance. In this historical vignette, the contributions of three master surgeons. Theodor Kocher, Oskar Hirsch, and Norman Dott, are reviewed...
- Transaxillary carotid stenting: technical case report
Huan Wang
Department of Neurosurgery, Illinois Neurological Institute, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA
Neurosurgery 56:E441; discussion E441. 2005
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- A 70-year-old woman with poor grade subarachnoid hemorrhage complicated by carotid stenosis, cerebral vasospasm, and cerebral rebleed
Nazli Janjua
Department of Neurology and Neurosciences, Zeenat Qureshi Stroke Research Center, University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey, Newark, NJ 07103, USA
Neurocrit Care 3:183-8. 2005
..Subarachnoid hemorrhage is one of the most common entities encountered in neurocritical care units. Knowledge of disease sequelae and their management is paramount for all neurointensivists...
- Comparison of endovascular and surgical treatments for intracranial aneurysms: an evidence-based review
Adnan I Qureshi
Zeenat Qureshi Stroke Research Center, Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
Lancet Neurol 6:816-25. 2007
..These patients showed no difference between the two treatments in 1-year outcomes and later rebleeding, although few data were available for this comparison...
- The evolution of endovascular therapy for neurosurgical disease
Huan Wang
Department of Neurosurgery, Neurovascular Center, Illinois Neurological Institute, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, PO Box 1649, One Illini Drive, Peoria, IL 61656, USA
Neurosurg Clin N Am 16:223-9, vii. 2005
- Oculomotor palsy from an unruptured posterior communicating artery aneurysm presenting with cerebrospinal fluid pleocytosis and enhancement of the third cranial nerve. Case report
Robert R Kraus
Department of Neurosurgery, Illinois Neurological Institute, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Illinois 61637, USA
J Neurosurg 101:352-3. 2004
..Pathological entities associated with enhancement of the third cranial nerve on MR imaging are discussed and the authors speculate about the possible explanation for the CSF pleocytosis...
- Stent placement for the treatment of occlusive atherosclerotic carotid artery disease in patients with concomitant coronary artery disease
Demetrius K Lopes
Department of Neurosurgery, Rush Presbyterian Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA
J Neurosurg 96:490-6. 2002
..The authors report their experience with carotid artery stent placement (CASP) in patients with concomitant carotid artery (CA) and coronary artery (CorA) diseases...
- Carotid angioplasty and stent placement: a prospective analysis of perioperative complications and impact of intravenously administered abciximab
Adnan I Qureshi
Department of Neurosurgery and Toshiba Stroke Research Center, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14209 1194, USA
Neurosurgery 50:466-73; discussion 473-5. 2002
..To reduce the risk of ischemic complications, abciximab, a platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor inhibitor, has been introduced as adjunctive treatment for high-risk patients...
- Provocative test occlusion or the Matas test: who was Rudolph Matas?
Huan Wang
Department of NeurosurgeryIllinois Neurological Institute, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Illinois 61656, USA
J Neurosurg 98:926-8. 2003
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- Key personalities in the development and popularization of the transsphenoidal approach to pituitary tumors: an historical overview
Giuseppe Lanzino
Department of Neurosurgery, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, 530 Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, IL 61637 0999, USA
Neurosurg Clin N Am 14:1-10. 2003
..These pioneers were original thinkers and bold (albeit careful) surgeons. Their persistence in the face of incredible obstacles provides a source of continuous inspiration...
- Prevention of early rebleeding
Giuseppe Lanzino
J Neurosurg 98:1146-7; author reply 1148. 2003
- Historical vignette. Dominique Anel: father of the Hunterian ligation?
Chris A Sloffer
Illinois Neurological Institute, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Illinois 61637, USA
J Neurosurg 104:626-9. 2006
..It is possible that the weight Hunter's name has borne in the history of surgery has led to the procedure's bearing his name rather than that of the lesser known Anel...
- The association of venous developmental anomalies and cavernous malformations: pathophysiological, diagnostic, and surgical considerations
Paolo Perrini
Neurosurgical Department, University of Florence, Italy
Neurosurg Focus 21:e5. 2006
..In this article, the authors review the recent literature dealing with the potential etiopathogenetic, prognostic, and therapeutic implications of the association between DVAs and CMs...
- Anatomical relationships between the V2 segment of the vertebral artery and the cervical nerve roots
Sergio Paolini
, IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli, Italy
J Neurosurg Spine 5:440-2. 2006
..The V2 segment of the VA gives rise to at least one radicular arterial pedicle between C-4 and C-6. These trunks give rise to purely radicular, ligamentous, and medullary branches in an unpredictable pattern...
- Unruptured aneurysms
Aaron S Dumont
J Neurosurg 96:52-6; discussion 58-60. 2002
- The neurovascular triad: mixed cavernous, capillary, and venous malformations of the brainstem
Eugenio Pozzati
Department of Neurosurgery, Sections of Neuroradiology and Pathology, Bellaria Hospital, Bologna, Italy
J Neurosurg 107:1113-9. 2007
..The authors present six patients with the clinicoradiographic profile of mixed vascular malformations of the brainstem, including cavernous malformation (CM), capillary telangiectasia, and developmental venous anomaly (DVA)...
- Guglielmi detachable coil embolization
Giuseppe Lanzino
Department of Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
J Neurosurg 108:831. 2008
- Inflammation after embolization of intracranial aneurysms
Giuseppe Lanzino
J Neurosurg 108:1071-3. 2008
- Endovascular treatment of very small ruptured intracranial aneurysms
Giuseppe Lanzino
J Neurosurg 108:1087. 2008
- Comparison between the microscope and endoscope in the direct endonasal extended transsphenoidal approach: anatomical study
Domenico Catapano
Department of Neurosurgery, Microsurgical Laboratory, Illinois Neurological Institute, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Illinois 61637, USA
J Neurosurg 104:419-25. 2006
..From a direct endonasal route, there is a preferential visualization of the structures contralateral to the approach. The endoscope affords a more panoramic view that extends the area covered by the operating microscope...
- Treatment of ruptured intracranial aneurysms since the International Subarachnoid Aneurysm Trial: practice utilizing clip ligation and coil embolization as individual or complementary therapies
Giuseppe Lanzino
Department of Neurosurgery, Illinois Neurological Institute, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Illinois 61637, USA
J Neurosurg 104:344-9. 2006
..All patients were evaluated and treated by a neurosurgeon with subspecialty training in both cerebrovascular and neuroendovascular surgery...
- Clip wrapping for partial avulsion of the aneurysm neck. Technical note
Giuseppe Lanzino
Department of Neurosurgery, University of Illinois Medical College at Peoria, Peoria, Illinois 61637, USA
J Neurosurg 99:931-2. 2003
..An intraoperative aneurysm rupture due to a tear at the aneurysm neck can be a tricky complication to manage. The authors describe a simple technique found to be useful in such a case...
- Urgent endovascular treatment of acute symptomatic occlusion of the cervical internal carotid artery
Huan Wang
Department of Neurosurgery, Illinois Neurological Institute, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Illinois 61656, USA
J Neurosurg 99:972-7. 2003
..Further clinical data are required to determine the optimal endovascular approach in these patients...
- Treatment of aneurysms with wires and electricity: a historical overview
Khawar Siddique
Department of Neurosurgery, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, Illinois 61637, USA
J Neurosurg 99:1102-7. 2003
..These pioneering cases combined with technological advances in the diagnosis of intracranial aneurysms paved the way for further refinements in coil embolization of aneurysms...
- Rapid and selective cerebral hypothermia achieved using a cooling helmet
Huan Wang
Illinois Neurological Institute, St. Francis Medical Center, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Illinois 61656, USA
J Neurosurg 100:272-7. 2004
..It results in delayed systemic hypothermia, creating a safe window for possible ultra-early delivery of regional hypothermia by EMS personnel in the field...
- Scalp arteriovenous malformation draining into the superior sagittal sinus associated with an intracranial arteriovenous malformation: just a coincidence? Case report
Giuseppe Lanzino
Division of Neurological Surgery, St Joseph s Hospital and Medical Center, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Neurosurgery 52:440-3; discussion 443. 2003
..In a rat model, increased venous pressure induces the formation of soft tissue and dural AVMs. We report a clinical observation that may support these data...
- Evolution of endovascular therapy for aneurysm treatment. Historical overview
Yassine Kanaan
Department of Neurosurgery, Illinois Neurological Institute, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Illinois, USA
Neurosurg Focus 18:E2. 2005
..Endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms is only possible because of the work of these innovators...
- Surgical salvage of microcatheter-induced aneurysm perforation during coil embolization
John G Short
Department of Radiology, University of Virginia Health Services, Charlottesville 22908, USA
AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 23:682-5. 2002
..Surgical intervention resulted in a good clinical outcome. To our knowledge, this technique for the salvage of catheter-induced aneurysm perforation has not been previously reported...
- Emerging concepts in the treatment of intracranial aneurysms: stents, coated coils, and liquid embolic agents
Giuseppe Lanzino
Department of Neurosurgery, Illinois Neurological Institute, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, IL 61637, USA
Neurosurgery 57:449-59; discussion 449-59. 2005
..We summarize the rationale for use of these newer devices and early clinical experiences. Areas of current research and future directions of endovascular aneurysm treatment also are discussed...
- Successful intra-arterial basilar artery thrombolysis in a patient with bilateral vertebral artery occlusion: technical case report
Huan Wang
Department of Neurosurgery, Illinois Neurological Institute, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, Illinois, USA
Neurosurgery 57:E398; discussion E398. 2005
..Basilar artery thrombolysis through collateral vessels is clinically effective when a direct approach to the artery is not feasible...
- Salvage of advanced squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck: internal carotid artery sacrifice and extracranial-intracranial revascularization
Iman Feiz-Erfan
Division of Neurological Surgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Neurosurg Focus 14:e6. 2003
..Better preoperative imaging criteria are needed to define malignant infiltration of the ICA at the skull base. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy without aggressive tumor resection may be an option for these patients...
