Minim Invas Neurosur
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Minim Invas Neurosur · Oct 2008
ReviewAdvanced computer-aided intraoperative technologies for information-guided surgical management of gliomas: Tokyo Women's Medical University experience.
The availability of the intraoperative MRI and real-time neuronavigation has dramatically changed the principles of surgery for gliomas. Current intraoperative computer-aided technologies permit perfect localization of the neoplasm, precise estimation of its volume, and clear definition of its interrelationships with the eloquent brain structures. ⋯ Therefore, appropriate management of the wide spectrum of the intraoperative medical data and its adequate distribution between members of the surgical team for facilitation of the clinical decision-making is very important for attainment of the best possible outcome. Further progress in advanced neurovisualization, robotics, and comprehensive medical information technology has a great potential to increase the safety of the neurosurgical procedures for parenchymal brain tumors in the eloquent brain areas.
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Minim Invas Neurosur · Oct 2008
Clinical outcome of microendoscopic posterior decompression for spinal stenosis associated with degenerative spondylolisthesis--minimum 2-year outcome of 37 patients.
A clear consensus for the optimal surgical treatment for spinal stenosis associated with degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS) has not appeared. In general, decompression and fusion are recommended. However, the symptoms of spinal stenosis are the main complaints in almost all patients with DS, and whether or not routine concomitant fusion is necessary in the surgical treatment for DS is still discussed controversially. ⋯ In conclusion, the MEPD is a minimally invasive procedure developing a sufficient decompression with the preservation of the spinal stability. Thus, the MEPD is one of the useful procedures in the surgical treatment of spinal stenosis associated with DS. However, further follow-up studies should be performed to evaluate the long-term outcome for evaluation of the true validity of the MEPD for DS.
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Minim Invas Neurosur · Oct 2008
Low-grade glioma on stereotactic biopsy: how often is the diagnosis accurate?
The objective of the present study was an evaluation of the incidence and risk factors for erroneous histopathological diagnosis of low-grade glioma after stereotactic biopsy. Twenty-eight tumors diagnosed as low-grade glioma after stereotactic biopsy and surgically resected thereafter were analyzed. There were 13 astrocytomas, 7 oligodendrogliomas, and 8 mixed gliomas. ⋯ In conclusion, the histopathological diagnosis of low-grade glioma established after stereotactic biopsy is associated with a substantial risk of inaccuracy. Tumors with low proliferative activity and mixed gliomas are especially susceptible for erroneous tumor typing. Undergrading of high-grade gliomas may be suspected if the MIB-1 index in the tumor specimen constitutes more, than 3%.
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Minim Invas Neurosur · Oct 2008
Anterior cervical microforaminotomy for cervical radiculopathy--results and review.
Analysis of anterior cervical microforaminotomy performed at the North Staffordshire University Hospital along with a review of literature of this minimally invasive procedure is presented. ⋯ Appropriate patient selection is cardinal in achieving good outcome in anterior microforaminotomy.
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Minim Invas Neurosur · Oct 2008
Minimally invasive vertebroplasty in the treatment of pain induced by spinal metastatic tumor.
Spinal metastatic tumor is a common problem and represents a challenging problem in oncology practice. Patients with osteolytic metastases often suffer from intractable local and/or radicular pain. Percutaneous vertebroplasty is a minimally invasive, radiologically guided procedure whereby bone cement is injected into structurally weakened vertebrae to provide immediate biomechanical stability. ⋯ The complication rate is about 21.8%, bone cement extravasation without neurological deficit is the most common complication. No new or adjacent vertebral fracture has occurred in more than 2 years follow-up. Percutaneous vertebroplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that offers a remarkable advantage of effective and immediate pain relief with few complications.