Penetration of cefuroxime into the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with traumatic brain injury [PDF]
Cefuroxime levels were measured in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and serum of four patients with traumatic brain injury following the implantation of intraventricular catheters.
Hans, V. +6 more
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Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy
Objectives: In the present paper we report and discuss our experience with endoscopic third ventriculostomies (ETVs). We will point out surgical, technical data and complications involved. Methods: Between September 1995 and August 2007, we selected 283 patients with hydrocephalus which were submitted exclusively to ETV. Results: In our series, 145 (51.
Samuel Tau Zymberg +3 more
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Tratamento endoscópico da cisticercose do quarto ventrículo [PDF]
Neurocysticercosis is the most frequently observed parasitosis of the central nervous system worldwide. The fourth ventricle is the most frequent site of intraventricular infestation, a location that carries a higher risk for CSF blockage and ...
Cavalheiro, Sergio +3 more
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ونتريکولوستومی اندوسکوپيک بطن سوم در سندرم دندی واکر: گزارش يک مورد و مرور مقالات [PDF]
زمينه و هدف: سندرم دندی- واکر نوعی آنومالی مادر زادی است که به صورت عدم تشکيل و يا کوچک بودن ورميس مخچه (Cerbellar Vermis) ، سيستيک بودن بطن چهار مغزی (cystic fourth ventricle) و بزرگی حفره خلفی جمجمه Large Posterior Fossa) ) تظاهر میکند و می تواند ...
خوشنويسان, علیرضا +2 more
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Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) for idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) [PDF]
Car, J, McCleery, J, Tudor, KI, Tudor, M
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Intracranial pressure monitoring in normal dogs using subdural and intraparenchymal miniature strain-gauge transducers. [PDF]
BackgroundMonitoring of intracranial pressure (ICP) is a critical component in the management of intracranial hypertension. Safety, efficacy, and optimal location of microsensor devices have not been defined in dogs.Hypothesis/objectiveAssessment of ICP ...
Dickinson, Peter J +4 more
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Treatment of Pineal Region Lesions: Our Experience in 39 Patients [PDF]
The pineal region is the origin of lesions with a highly diverse histopathology. The aim of this study was to present our experience in treating patients with the pineal region lesions.
Iskra Aleksandra Nola +4 more
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Is the use of antibiotic-impregnated external ventricular drainage beneficial in the management of iatrogenic ventriculitis? [PDF]
Background: Profound evidence substantiates significantly reduced risk of catheter-related infections with prophylactic use of rifampin- and clindamycin-impregnated silicone catheters (Bactiseal®, Codman Johnson & Johnson, Raynham, MA, USA) for external ...
Fandino, Javier +3 more
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A Colombian-based survey on ventriculostomy and intracranial pressure monitor placement practices [PDF]
Objective: Monitoring of intracranial pressure (ICP) is a routine procedure in the neurosurgery field. Although the routine practice of monitoring ICP has decreased in recent years, the practice patterns have not been studied in Colombia.
Luis Rafael Moscote-Salazar1* , Andrés M. Rubiano2 , Willem Guil,
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