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Couldwell, William T. | Diagnosis and management of Cushing disease | The management of a case involving Cushing disease, defined as excess secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from a pituitary adenoma, remains one of the most vexing problems facing the pituitary surgeon. The systemic consequences of this endocrinopathy are profound morbidity and premature... | | 2007-01-01 |
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Couldwell, William T.; Nelson, Don Harry | Nelson syndrome: historical perspectives and current concepts | The appearance of an adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-producing tumor after bilateral adrenalectomy for Cushing disease was first described by Nelson in 1958. The syndrome that now bears his name was characterized by hyperpigmentation, a sellar mass, and increased plasma ACTH levels. The treatment... | | 2007-01-01 |
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Schmidt, Meic H. | Thoracoscopic vertebral body replacement with an expandable cage after ventral spinal canal decompression | OBJECTIVE: Minimally invasive thoracic anterior surgery using a thoracoscopic approach has evolved to include spinal biopsy, debridement, discectomy, decompressive corpectomy, interbody fusions, and internal fixations. Minimal access techniques can potentially decrease surgical access morbidity and... | | 2007-01-01 |
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Digre, Kathleen B. | Serum vitamin A concentration is elevated in idiopathic intracranial hypertension. | OBJECTIVE: The primary purpose was to investigate whether serum vitamin A concentration is associated with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). The secondary aim was to obtain pilot data regarding the amount of vitamin A ingested by patients and controls. BACKGROUND: Vitamin A is an attractiv... | Vitamin A; Retinol; Idiopathic intracranial hypertension; Chromatography | 2007-02-01 |
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Couldwell, William T.; Chin, Steven S. | Extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma presenting as a pituitary mass | Extranodal NK/T-cell lymphomas are uncommon neoplasms that are highly aggressive and show a strong association with Epstein-Barr virus. They most commonly affect the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses; manifestation as a primary pituitary tumor has never been described. The authors report a case of ... | | 2007-09 |
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Couldwell, William T. | Radiographic features of tumefactive giant cavernous angiomas | Giant cavernous angiomas (GCAs) are very rare, and imaging features of GCAs can be very different from those of typical cavernous angiomas (CAs), making them a diagnostic challenge. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the radiographic features of GCAs, with an emphasis on the differentiating fe... | Cavernous angiomas; Cavernous malformations; Tumefactive | 2008 |
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Schmidt, Meic H. | Minimally invasive thoracoscopic approach for anterior decompression and stabilization of metastatic spine disease | Object. The choices available in the management of metastatic spine disease are complex, and the role of surgical therapy is increasing. Recent studies have indicated that patients treated with direct surgical decompression and stabilization before radiation have better functional outcomes than thos... | Metastatic spine disease; Minimally invasive surgery; Spinal cord decompression | 2008 |
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Couldwell, William T.; Osborne, Anne G. | Hypertrophic olivary degeneration after surgical removal of cavernous malformations of the brain stem: report of four cases and review of the literature | Background: Hypertrophic olivary degeneration (HOD) is a pathological phenomenon that occurs after injury to the dentato-olivary pathway. Its hallmarks include hypertrophy of the olive with increased T2 signal intensity on magnetic resonance imaging, and often manifests with palatal tremor and osci... | Hypertrophic olivary degeneration; Surgery; Cavernous malformation; Brainstem | 2008 |
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Couldwell, William T.; Gillespie, David L.; Jensen, Randy L. | Comparison of the cell lines used in meningoma research | Background: Immortal cell lines and cell lines derived from operative specimens transplanted into animal models are used in meningioma research. We address two criticisms of the mouse xenograft flank tumor model: Why are tumor induction rates derived from operative specimens low and inconsistent? Ar... | CH-157 MN; IOMM-Lee; Meningioma; Xenograft Mouse Model; Flank tumors | 2008 |
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Couldwell, William T.; Yonemura, Kenneth S. | Use of the Olympus endoArm for spinal and skull-based transsphenoidal neurosurgery | Minimally 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 p... | EndoArm; Endoscope; Pneumatic; Skull-based; Transsphenoidal neurosurgery | 2008 |
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Dailey, Andrew T. | Variations in surgical treatment of cervical facet dislocations | Objective. To explore surgeon preference in the choice of surgical approach in the treatment of traumatic cervical facet dislocations. Summary of Background Data. The choice of surgical approach in the treatment of traumatic cervical dislocations is highly variable and maybe influenced by a vari... | Cervical facet dislocations; Spine Trauma Study Group | 2008 |
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Dailey, Andrew T.; Brodke, Darrel S. | Cervical end of an occipitocervical fusion: a biomechanical evaluation of 3 constructs | Object. Stabilization with rigid screw/rod fixation is the treatment of choice for craniocervical disorders requiring operative stabilization. The authors compare the relative immediate stiffness for occipital plate fixation in concordance with transarticular screw fixation (TASF), C-1 lateral mass... | Harms technique; Occipitocervical fusion; Transarticular screw; Translaminar screw; Craniocervical instability | 2008 |
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Kestle, John R. W. | It's randomized and double blinded... what more do we want? | This issue of Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics presents a randomized trial in which investigators have evaluated antimicrobial suture (AMS) in the prevention of shunt infection. The authors randomized 84 shunt procedures in 61 patients over 21 months. The surgeons and patients were blinded to... | | 2008 |
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Dailey, Andrew T. | Vertebral artery injuries associated with cervical spine injuries: a review of the literature | Objective: To determine the incidence of vertebral artery injuries (VAIs) in association with cervical spine trauma and investigate the optimum diagnostic and treatment protocols. Summary of Background Data: VAIs may result from cervical spine trauma and have the potential to cause cerebral, brain... | Cervical spine injuries; Literature review | 2008 |
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Couldwell, William T.; Apfelbaum, Ronald I. | Transoral approach and extended modifications for lesions of the ventral foramen magnum and craniovertebral junction | Objectives: To describe our method of performing the transoral approach and the extended approaches to the ventral foramen magnum and craniovertebral junction and review the technical aspects and operative nuances. Design: Review Results: The transoral approach provides direct midline exposure to a... | Craniovertebral junction; Foramen magnum; Skull base surgery; Transoral approach | 2008 |
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Dailey, Andrew T. | Surgical treatment of occipitocervical instability | OBJECTIVE: Instability of the occipitocervical junction can be a challenging surgical problem because of the unique anatomic and biomechanical characteristics of this region. We review the causes of instability and the development of surgical techniques to stabilize the occipitocervical junction. ... | Occipitocervical instability | 2008 |
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Dailey, Andrew T. | Subaxial cervical spine trauma classification: the subaxial injury classification system and case examples | Object. The authors review a novel subaxial cervical trauma classification system and demonstrate its application through a series of cervical trauma cases. Methods. The Spine Trauma Study Group collaborated to create the Subaxial Injury Classification (SLIC) and Severity score. The SLIC system is... | Cervical spine trauma; Injury severity score; Spinal cord injury; Subaxial Injury Classification; SLIC; Discoligamentous integrity; Neurological status | 2008 |
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Dailey, Andrew T.; Brodke, Darrel S. | Differences between neurosurgeons and orthopaedic surgeons in classifying cervical dislocation injuries and making assessment and treatment decisions: a multicenter reliability study | Variability exists in the management of cervical spinal injuries. The goal of this study was to assess the effect of training specialty (orthopedic surgery vs neurosurgery) on management of cervical dislocations. | Cervical dislocation injuries; Classification; Orthopedic surgeons; Orthopaedic surgeons; Assessment decisions; Treatment decisions | 2008 |
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Couldwell, William T. | Medpor implant in cranioorbitomaxillary reconstruction: institutional experience and a review of the literature | Autologous materials remain the gold standard for complex skull base and craniofacial reconstruction, but they carry additional morbidity associated with the second harvest procedure and with prolonged operation time. These autologous materials also resorb in a way that is not predictable, rendering... | Medpor; Alloplastic material; Autogenous tissue; Craniofacial reconstruction; Skull base surgery; Methylmethacrylate; Silicone | 2008 |
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Couldwell, William T.; Schmidt, Richard H. | Ruptured intracranial dermoid cysts: clinical, radiographic, and surgical features | Intracranial dermoid cysts are pathologically characterized by a thick, stratified squamous epithelium cyst wall containing dermal elements. Rupture into the subarachnoid spaces and ventricles is extremely rare. We review the clinical, radiographic, and surgical features of eight ruptured dermoid c... | Dermoid cyst; Intracranial; Rupture; Tumor | 2008 |
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Schmidt, Meic H. | Management of brain abscesses associated with halo fixation | Halo orthoses are commonly used in the management of a variety of cervical spinal pathological conditions. Although placement of the cranial pins was initially believed to be safe with minimal complications, minor complications related to the cranial pins have the potential to create a setting for ... | Cerebral abscess; Cranial pin; Halo orthosis; Halo fixation; Inner table of skull | 2008 |
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Kestle, John R. W. | Ventriculoperitoneal shunts in children: indications, equipment and techniques | The decision to implant a ventriculoperitoneal shunt in a child with ventriculomegaly should not be taken lightly. Once a shunt has been implanted, it is very difficult to determine that it is no longer necessary, and therefore the initial decision is very important. Sometimes the need is obvious, s... | | 2008 |
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Couldwell, William T. | Choroid plexus cyst development and growth following ventricular shunting | Choroid plexus cysts are typically incidental, asymptomatic cysts. They have been reported to hemorrhage and grow, causing symptoms of obstruction. However, growth and multiplication has not been reported following ventriculoperitoneal shunting procedures. A 66-year-old woman initially underwent a ... | Choroid plexus cyst; Ventriculoperitoneal shunt | 2008-01 |
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Couldwell, William T. | Practicing neurosurgery in the United States | Compared with other developed countries, the U.S. spends a high percentage of its gross domestic product on healthcare: 16 percent in 2005, up from 15 percent in 2004. This is far and away the greatest percentage of GDP spent on healthcare of any nation for which such data is collected. However,... | | 2008-01-01 |
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Couldwell, William T. | Stress and burnout: insidious influences | A career in neurosurgery may take a substantial toll on an individual?s body and mind. From the ?baptism by fire? experienced by a brand-new junior resident, to keeping one?s head above water as the residency proceeds, to the realization shortly after graduation of being responsible for the health a... | | 2008-01-01 |
