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Objective: Microvascular decompression (MVD) success rates reach 90% in hemifacial spasm (HFS). However, the postoperative course and duration of resolution of the symptoms remain quite variable. The aim of this study is to analyze the different prognostic factors that might determine the postoperative[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 72. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), Joint Meeting mit der Polnischen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie

Objective: Previous work of our group did assess the PSGL-1 expression on tumour associated macrophages (TAM) by FACS and Immunohistochemistry (IHC). The FACS and IHC results did not correlate with each other, but we noticed that the samples for both methods came from distinct regions in the tumour [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 72. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), Joint Meeting mit der Polnischen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie

Objective: We showed previously involvement of P-selectin glycoprotein ligand-1 (PSGL-1) in immune modulatory mechanisms of circulating and intra-tumoral macrophages in patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). The aim of the present study was to characterize PSGL-1 expression on circulating and [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 72. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), Joint Meeting mit der Polnischen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie

Theories that suggest that certain activities pose a risk to patients with cavernomas are not supported by clinical studies. Objective: To assess the relationship between the physical activity state in the last one hour and the onset of the first symptoms in people harboring cavernoma. Methods:[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 72. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), Joint Meeting mit der Polnischen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie

Objective: A case of a cervical spinal and foraminal stenosis C3/4 is presented which caused a high-grade exertional dyspnea mimicking congestive heart failure. Methods: Case report and literature review Results: We report about a 58-year-old man who presented with progression of exertional[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 72. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), Joint Meeting mit der Polnischen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie

Objective: Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) has become the method of choice in the treatment of obstructive hydrocephalus. Age and etiology could determine success rates of ETV. The outcome is worse in children, 71. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), 9. Joint Meeting mit der Japanischen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie

Objective: We retrospectively evaluated robotic-guided stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) with central dose optimization for single and multiple brain metastases (BM). Methods: We treated 197 patients (m/w=102/95, age=28-86, lung=73,[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 71. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), 9. Joint Meeting mit der Japanischen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie

Objective: A case report of spontaneous regression of a colloid cyst is presented. Additionally, a review on the present literature is discussed. Methods: We report about a 48-year-old man who initially presented with a 12-month-history of daily intermitting headache and quotidian self-limiting[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 71. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), 9. Joint Meeting mit der Japanischen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie

Objective: Hyponatremia caused by a syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) represents a possible postoperative complication in pituitary surgery. Complication rates found in the literature diverge between 2.5 % and 38 %. Here we present a retrospective analysis of[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 71. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), 9. Joint Meeting mit der Japanischen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie

Objective: Neuroblastoma is a common malignancy in childhood. Improved therapies did increase overall survival during the last decade leading to more distant metastases. Neurosurgical experience with neuroblastoma metastasis is limited. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the frequency of neuroblastoma[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 70. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), Joint Meeting mit der Skandinavischen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie

Objective: Glioblastoma patients (GBM) suffer from an increased incidence of cardiovascular events. Platelets are well known as main player of the primary haemostasis, but have a broad range of additional functions. The formation of heterotypic conjugates between platelets and leucocytes (PLC) represents[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 68. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), 7. Joint Meeting mit der Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS)

Objective: Conclusive data about the incidence of hydrocephalus prior to surgery and the resolution of hydrocephalus after posterior fossa tumor removal in adult patients has not been mentioned in detail. Whether there is a need of managing hydrocephalus before tumor surgery or not is still a matter[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 68. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), 7. Joint Meeting mit der Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS)

Objective: Gross total resection often is avoided in posterior fossa ependymoma surgery due to the fear of permanent neurological deficits after operation. However, the extent of resection is a major prognostic factor for progression free and overall survival. Independent of the extent of resection,[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 68. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), 7. Joint Meeting mit der Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS)

Objective: Deep located lesions within the paramedian, parafalcin region are sometimes difficult to access. Ipsilateral approaches may contain a high risk of damaging eloquent areas or associated white matter tracts and can be limited due to venous anatomy of sinusoidal draining veins. Therefore, a [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 68. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), 7. Joint Meeting mit der Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS)

Objective: Surgical indications for patients with pineal cysts are controversial. There are absolute indications for resection as hydrocephalus or tectal compression symptoms but there are some relative indications that are difficult to decide whether a surgical treatment would be beneficial or not.[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 68. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), 7. Joint Meeting mit der Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS)

Objective: Controversies regarding venous compression as the cause of trigeminal neuralgia (TN) still exist. The study was designed to analyze the success rate of microvascular decompression (MVD) for TN caused by offending veins. Method: Between 2004 and 2015 167 patients had received surgery for[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 67. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), 1. Joint Meeting mit der Koreanischen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (KNS)

Objective: Cervical disc arthroplasty may reduce the incidence of adjacent level diseases. We prospectively evaluated the signal intensity (SI) of adjacent disc spaces and movement of the cervical spine before and after cervical disc arthroplasty using 3T kinematic MRI studies to further understand [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 67. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), 1. Joint Meeting mit der Koreanischen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (KNS)

Objective: To assess the value of LSRs intraoperative monitoring as a prognostic indicator for the outcome of microvascular decompression in hemifacial spasm. Method: Our study included 50 patients prospectively. The patients were classified into 4 groups whether LSRs were totally, partially, not[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 66. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC)

Objective: Recently, several publications suggested that there might be an advantage of endoscopic ulnar nerve decompression compared to open decompression in cubital tunnel syndrome. Fibrous bands distally to the “FCU arch” are suspected to be commonly responsible for compression and [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 65. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC)

Objective: Inadequate compression of bone fragments caused by insufficient compression force or screw pull-out of the spongiosa screw is a possible cause for pseudarthrosis after compression screw osteosynthesis. A new developed system, consisting of a spongiosa screw with a fine pitch thread at the[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 65. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC)

Objective: Epidermoid tumors grow along the subarachnoid spaces within the cerebellopontine angle (CPA) around neurovascular structures and often extend through reaching the contra-lateral side and/or Meckel’s cave to the middle cranial fossa. The endoscope assisted microscopic technique[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 65. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC)

Objective: Minimally invasive spinal techniques have been increasingly used in recent years to decrease operation-related musculoskeletal trauma. Minimal access trocar microdiscectomy (MAMD) may reduce lower back pain and increase functional outcome by decreasing post-operative pain. The purpose of [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 64. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC)

Objective: To evaluate the value of endoscope assistance in microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm. Method: 116 patients (73 female, 43 male, mean age 56 years) suffering from hemifacial spasm underwent an endoscope-assisted microvascular decompression via a lower retrosigmoid approach.[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 64. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC)

Objective: Microsurgical approach for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is clearly characterized by microvascular decompression (MVD) or partial sensory rhizotomy (PSR) in selected patients respectively. Arterial compression is generally accepted as a cause of TN whereas venous compression [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 64. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC)

Objective: The clinical course of atypical and anaplastic meningiomas (AM) after initial gross total resection is heterogeneous and the optimal management is unclear. The aim of the study was to evaluate long-term recurrence rates, factors predicting recurrence and the outcome between de novo malignant[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 63. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), Joint Meeting mit der Japanischen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (JNS)

Objective: Delayed cerebral ischemia due to vasospasm remains one of the most severe complications after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) that may lead to death and disability. We evaluated a semi-quantitative and visual analysis of perfusion computed tomography (PCT) as a predictor of clinically[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 63. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), Joint Meeting mit der Japanischen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (JNS)

Objective: The use of ultrasonic bone cutters (UBC) is known for its high security and the low risk of dura mater injuries and damage to nerve structures. But until today, the cutting speed was too low. The study was performed to investigate the clinical application of a newly developed ultrasonic bone[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 63. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), Joint Meeting mit der Japanischen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (JNS)

Objective: We aimed to investigate possible associations between cortical reorganization and clinical outcome in a group of patients with hypoglossal-facial transfer after peripheral facial palsy because of vestibular schwannoma surgery. Methods: In our study, we examined 13 patients who had undergone[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 62. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), Joint Meeting mit der Polnischen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgen (PNCH)

Objective: The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the long-term results after endoscopic treatment of arachnoid cysts. Methods: 34 patients underwent endoscopic or endoscope-assisted treatment of arachnoid cysts in our department over a period of 14 years (1993–2007). The current[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 62. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), Joint Meeting mit der Polnischen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgen (PNCH)

Objective: The use of pedicle screws in elderly patients is of high risk for secondary instability because of loosening of implants. Therefore, screw augmentation with polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) has become an accepted additional procedure. However, PMMA application may result in cement leakage. [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 62. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), Joint Meeting mit der Polnischen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgen (PNCH)

Objective: The awareness and detection rate of blunt craniocervical artery injuries increased over the last years. These injuries are often associated with cervical spine trauma. The purpose of this prospective study was to determine the frequency and injury characteristics of blunt craniocervical[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL], 60. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), Joint Meeting mit den Benelux-Ländern und Bulgarien