M Abou-Madi, D Trop, S Lenis, A Olivier, R Leblanc
{"title":"Selective neuromuscular blockade for intraoperative electrocorticography.","authors":"M Abou-Madi, D Trop, S Lenis, A Olivier, R Leblanc","doi":"10.1159/000100745","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1159/000100745","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Local anesthesia is advocated for cortical mapping in certain neurological procedures. Occasionally, however, a modified general anesthetic is necessary. We describe a technique of balanced anesthesia in which the arm opposite to the craniotomy is selectively isolated from the effect of the neuromuscular blocking agent and hence preserves its motor response to cortical stimulation. The technique secures complete immobility of the patient during mapping of the brain, shortens the stimulation time, facilitates the localization of the motor cortex, precludes the development of full-blown seizures, increases safety and is well tolerated.</p>","PeriodicalId":75525,"journal":{"name":"Applied neurophysiology","volume":"50 1-6","pages":"386-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1987-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1159/000100745","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"14574114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"CT appearance of experimental thalamic radiofrequency lesion in dog.","authors":"D Ebisutani, K Matsumoto, Y Murayama, T Soga","doi":"10.1159/000100768","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1159/000100768","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The location and extent of thalamic lesions following thalamotomy can be identified as a large low density area in the acute stage to a small spot in the chronic stage. Stereotactic experimental radiofrequency lesions were placed in the thalamus of 35 mongrel dogs. CT images and whole brain specimens were obtained on days 0, 3, 7, 10, 14, 21 and 60. The appropriate time to map the lesions in the thalamus was thought to be about day 14, because of the thalamic size ratio and the correction of the ventricular deformity. The histological area of the lesion at day 14 corresponded better to the contrast-enhanced area than to that of the plain CT. These results suggest that the lesion demonstrated by contrast-enhanced CT scans at day 14 gives the best anatomical mapping of the actual histological defect.</p>","PeriodicalId":75525,"journal":{"name":"Applied neurophysiology","volume":"50 1-6","pages":"465-70"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1987-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1159/000100768","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"14574997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Chronic pain syndromes.","authors":"O J Andy","doi":"10.1159/000100755","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1159/000100755","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Brainstem-scalp discharge propagation was evaluated in 20 patients with chronic pain, of which 10 were ranked according to the frequency of involved systems making up the chronic pain syndrome. It is concluded that brainstem discharges alone were sufficient to generate the chronic pain syndrome.</p>","PeriodicalId":75525,"journal":{"name":"Applied neurophysiology","volume":"50 1-6","pages":"434-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1987-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1159/000100755","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"14626770","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E Rossitch, M A Lyerly, J Ovelmen-Levitt, B S Nashold
{"title":"Effects of stereotactically applied neuromodulators on the deafferentation syndrome in rats.","authors":"E Rossitch, M A Lyerly, J Ovelmen-Levitt, B S Nashold","doi":"10.1159/000100750","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1159/000100750","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":75525,"journal":{"name":"Applied neurophysiology","volume":"50 1-6","pages":"418-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1987-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1159/000100750","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"14455885","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Microcomputer stereotactic atlas.","authors":"J H Goodman, E S Watkins, J R Davis, B B Mullin","doi":"10.1159/000100683","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1159/000100683","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A stereotactic atlas to determine thalamic target sites has been incorporated into a microcomputer. Variability studies of the thalamus with mean and standard deviations of nuclear borders are depicted graphically for overlay onto operative images. Internal landmarks traditionally used to reference target points for functional stereotaxis may be determined by conventional ventriculography or derived from magnetic resonance scans. Modeling of polyline vertices established from gray scale contour mapping and atlas reconstructions further enhance the spatial understanding of relationships to midline structures. Computer integration of anatomic reference points, graphically depicted images and stereotactic atlas data into head frame coordinates can be accomplished. This method is consistent with established stereotactic techniques and allows the visual conceptualization of imaged and graphic data for functional stereotaxis.</p>","PeriodicalId":75525,"journal":{"name":"Applied neurophysiology","volume":"50 1-6","pages":"49-52"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1987-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1159/000100683","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"14455889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J G Villemure, E Marchand, T Peters, G Leroux, A Olivier
{"title":"Magnetic resonance imaging stereotaxy: recognition and utilization of the commissures.","authors":"J G Villemure, E Marchand, T Peters, G Leroux, A Olivier","doi":"10.1159/000100685","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1159/000100685","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) offers a non-invasive method to visualize the intracerebral structures. Coupled to a compatible stereotactic frame and software, MRI can be used to determine the coordinates of intracranial targets. Coordinates of the anterior commissure, posterior commissure, targets and intercommissural distance were obtained from positive contrast ventriculography and by MRI in 6 patients undergoing stereotactic localization prior to the implantation of stimulating thalamic electrodes for pain control. The correlation of coordinates and measurements obtained with ventriculography and MRI is +/- 1 mm in most measurements, but up to 3 mm in 2 cases. Magnetic resonance stereotaxy allows non-invasive and precise localization of intracerebral targets, but does not yet allow its routine use with confidence. Further understanding of distortion and artifacts and corrections of these is mandatory.</p>","PeriodicalId":75525,"journal":{"name":"Applied neurophysiology","volume":"50 1-6","pages":"57-62"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1987-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1159/000100685","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"14455891","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C Munari, A Musolino, J R Rosler, S Blond, B Demierre, O O Betti, C Daumas-Duport, O Missir, J P Chodkiewicz
{"title":"Stereotactic approach to space-occupying lesions in the posterior fossa.","authors":"C Munari, A Musolino, J R Rosler, S Blond, B Demierre, O O Betti, C Daumas-Duport, O Missir, J P Chodkiewicz","doi":"10.1159/000100710","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1159/000100710","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":75525,"journal":{"name":"Applied neurophysiology","volume":"50 1-6","pages":"200-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1987-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1159/000100710","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"14456247","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Proceedings of the meeting of the American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. Montreal, Que., June 3-6, 1987.","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":75525,"journal":{"name":"Applied neurophysiology","volume":"50 1-6","pages":"1-480"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1987-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"14456637","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Brown-Roberts-Wells (BRW) arc: its concept as a spatial navigation system.","authors":"T H Wells, E R Cosman, R E Ball","doi":"10.1159/000100696","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1159/000100696","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Brown-Roberts-Wells (BRW) Arc System can be compared to spatial navigation because both utilize the concept of direction to and spatial location of a point in space by referencing to a horizontal angle (azimuth) and a vertical angle (declination) relative to the horizon. The BRW system also permits the determination of the distance from a reference surface of the arc system to the point (target). The methods of determining these parameters are explained in detail with illustrations.</p>","PeriodicalId":75525,"journal":{"name":"Applied neurophysiology","volume":"50 1-6","pages":"127-32"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1987-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1159/000100696","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"14457486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Stereotactic heavy-particle irradiation of intracranial arteriovenous malformations.","authors":"Y Hosobuchi, J Fabricant, J Lyman","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Stereotactic irradiation appears to be effective in causing partial or complete thrombosis of AVM that are not surgically resectable. Use of heavy particles generated in a cyclotron allows better spatial definition and dose distribution than do other methods, allowing larger AVM to be treated. From these preliminary results, it is evident that heavy-particle irradiation therapy, like proton beam therapy, does not offer protection from recurrent hemorrhage for at least 12 months, nor is it devoid of major complications; it does offer a noninvasive mode of therapy for AVM that are difficult to treat surgically, however.</p>","PeriodicalId":75525,"journal":{"name":"Applied neurophysiology","volume":"50 1-6","pages":"248-52"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1987-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"14458307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}