British Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 27, Issue 2 (2013)

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EDITORIAL

Editorial
Editorial
Paul Eldridge
Page: 145
Published online: 02 Apr 2013
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Article
Patient and staff satisfaction with ‘day of admission’ elective surgery
Agbolahan A. Sofela, James T. Laban & Richard P. Selway
Pages: 146-151
Published online: 09 Oct 2012
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Research Article

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Improving levels of evidence in studies published in spinal journals from 1983 to 2011
Kanna K. Gnanalingham, Benjamin M. Davies, G. Balamurali, P. Titoria, P. Doyle & A. Abou-Zeid
Pages: 152-155
Published online: 01 Feb 2013
AbstractforImproving levels of evidence in studies published in spinal journals from 1983 to 2011 | Full Text | References | PDF (329.4 KB)
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Article
Does rectal examination have any value in the clinical diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome?
Benjamin W. T. Gooding, Mark A. Higgins & Denis A. D. Calthorpe
Pages: 156-159
Published online: 01 Nov 2012
AbstractforDoes rectal examination have any value in the clinical diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome? | Full Text | References | PDF (179.3 KB)
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Long-term outcomes of one-stage anterior debridement, bone grafting, and internal fixation for the treatment of lower cervical tuberculosis with kyphosis
Ningfang Mao, Zhicai Shi, Haijian Ni, Yingchuan Zhao, Hao Tang, Deding Liu, Xiaodong Zhu, Yushu Bai & Ming Li
Pages: 160-166
Published online: 17 Sep 2012
AbstractforLong-term outcomes of one-stage anterior debridement, bone grafting, and internal fixation for the treatment of lower cervical tuberculosis with kyphosis | Full Text | References | PDF (317.3 KB)
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Article
Neurosurgical input at pre-natal counselling for parents of babies with Spina bifida
Rebecca Cockayne, Frances Gibbon & Paul Leach
Pages: 167-170
Published online: 25 Sep 2012
AbstractforNeurosurgical input at pre-natal counselling for parents of babies with Spina bifida | Full Text | References | PDF (116.4 KB)
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Article
Lumbar drains may reduce the need for permanent CSF diversion in spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage
D. R. Ormond, A. Dressler, S. Kim, J. Ronecker & R. Murali
Pages: 171-174
Published online: 28 Nov 2012
AbstractforLumbar drains may reduce the need for permanent CSF diversion in spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage | Full Text | References | PDF (117 KB)
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Article
Localization techniques in resection of deep seated cavernous angiomas – review and reevaluation of frame based stereotactic approaches
P. J. Slotty, C. Ewelt, S. Sarikaya-Seiwert, H.-J. Steiger, J. Vesper & D. Hänggi
Pages: 175-180
Published online: 26 Nov 2012
AbstractforLocalization techniques in resection of deep seated cavernous angiomas – review and reevaluation of frame based stereotactic approaches | Full Text | References | PDF (254.8 KB)
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Role of simvastatin in prevention of vasospasm and improving functional outcome after aneurysmal sub-arachnoid hemorrhage: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial
K. Garg, S. Sinha, S. S. Kale, P. S. Chandra, A. Suri, M. M. Singh, R. Kumar, M. S. Sharma, R. M. Pandey, B. S. Sharma & A. K. Mahapatra
Pages: 181-186
Published online: 08 Jan 2013
AbstractforRole of simvastatin in prevention of vasospasm and improving functional outcome after aneurysmal sub-arachnoid hemorrhage: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial | Full Text | References | PDF (159.8 KB)
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Surgical cannulation of the superior ophthalmic vein for the treatment of previously embolized cavernous sinus dural arteriovenous fistulas: serial studies and angiographic follow-up
Bin Luo, Xin Zhang, Chuan-Zhi Duan, Xu-Ying He, Xi-Feng Li, Tamrakar Karuna, Da-Qun Gu, Xiao-Ao Long, Tie-Lin Li, Shi-Zhong Zhang, Yi-Quan Ke & Xiao-Dan Jiang
Pages: 187-193
Published online: 17 Sep 2012
AbstractforSurgical cannulation of the superior ophthalmic vein for the treatment of previously embolized cavernous sinus dural arteriovenous fistulas: serial studies and angiographic follow-up | Full Text | References | PDF (291.3 KB)
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Outcome in patients presenting with an aneurysm related intracerebral haemorrhage in the post-ISAT era
R. H. Sacho, L. Dulhanty, J. P. Holland & H. C. Patel
Pages: 194-197
Published online: 08 Sep 2012
AbstractforOutcome in patients presenting with an aneurysm related intracerebral haemorrhage in the post-ISAT era | Full Text | References | PDF (113.7 KB)
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Clinical and radiographic features of moyamoya disease in patients with both cerebral ischaemia and haemorrhage
Tomohito Hishikawa, Koji Tokunaga, Kenji Sugiu & Isao Date
Pages: 198-201
Published online: 30 Aug 2012
AbstractforClinical and radiographic features of moyamoya disease in patients with both cerebral ischaemia and haemorrhage | Full Text | References | PDF (121.5 KB)
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Article
Quality of life and socio-professional reintegration after mild traumatic brain injury
Kerim Beseoglu, Nina Roussaint, Hans-Jakob Steiger & Daniel Hänggi
Pages: 202-206
Published online: 31 Aug 2012
AbstractforQuality of life and socio-professional reintegration after mild traumatic brain injury | Full Text | References | PDF (158 KB)
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Article
Factors affecting diagnostic yield in needle biopsy for brain lesions
Georgios Tsermoulas, Nitin Mukerji, Amlan Jyoti Borah, Patrick Mitchell & Nicholas Ross
Pages: 207-211
Published online: 17 Sep 2012
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Article
Posterior transjugular and transcervical approach for glomus tumours within the head and neck
Akira Nakamizo, Yojiro Akagi, Takashi Watanabe, Nobutaka Kawahara & Tomio Sasaki
Pages: 212-217
Published online: 14 Sep 2012
AbstractforPosterior transjugular and transcervical approach for glomus tumours within the head and neck | Full Text | References | PDF (425 KB)
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Article
The incidence of infection for adults undergoing supra-tentorial craniotomy for tumours without hair removal
M. I. Bhatti & P. A. Leach
Pages: 218-220
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforThe incidence of infection for adults undergoing supra-tentorial craniotomy for tumours without hair removal | Full Text | References | PDF (115.3 KB)
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Article
Analysis of scalp EEG and quantitative MRI in cases of temporal lobe epilepsy requiring intracranial electrographic monitoring
Vibhangini S. Wasade, Kost Elisevich, Lonni Schultz, Kourosh Jafari-Khouzani, Brien J. Smith, Hamid Soltanian-Zadeh & Jules Constantinou
Pages: 221-227
Published online: 18 Sep 2012
AbstractforAnalysis of scalp EEG and quantitative MRI in cases of temporal lobe epilepsy requiring intracranial electrographic monitoring | Full Text | References | PDF (172 KB)
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Long-term effectiveness and tolerability of vagal nerve stimulation in adults with intractable epilepsy: a retrospective analysis of 100 patients
Jared Ching, Sadaquate Khan, Paul White, Judith Reed, Devindra Ramnarine, Kasia Sieradzan & David Sandeman
Pages: 228-234
Published online: 01 Nov 2012
AbstractforLong-term effectiveness and tolerability of vagal nerve stimulation in adults with intractable epilepsy: a retrospective analysis of 100 patients | Full Text | References | PDF (184.5 KB)
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Article
A feasibility study on pinpointing the branches of trigeminal nerve in radiofrequency ablation
Yu-Quan He, Shu He, Yun-Xia Shen & Cheng Qian
Pages: 235-240
Published online: 08 Sep 2012
AbstractforA feasibility study on pinpointing the branches of trigeminal nerve in radiofrequency ablation | Full Text | References | PDF (303.8 KB)
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SHORT REPORTS

Brief Report
Transient complete lower facial nerve palsy after craniotomy for aneurysm clipping
Ben Waldau, Ali R. Zomorodi & Gavin W. Britz
Pages: 241-242
Published online: 30 Aug 2012
AbstractforTransient complete lower facial nerve palsy after craniotomy for aneurysm clipping | Full Text | References | PDF (105.6 KB)
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Brief Report

Brief Report
Ruptured intracranial tubercular infectious aneurysm secondary to a tuberculoma and its endovascular management
R. Saraf & U. Limaye
Pages: 243-245
Published online: 06 Sep 2012
AbstractforRuptured intracranial tubercular infectious aneurysm secondary to a tuberculoma and its endovascular management | Full Text | References | PDF (229.2 KB)
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Brief Report
Epidural electrical stimulation for the treatment of chronic poststroke aphasia: still compulsory 6 years later!
Anne Balossier, Olivier Etard, Chloé Descat, Denis Vivien & Evelyne Emery
Pages: 246-248
Published online: 21 Sep 2012
AbstractforEpidural electrical stimulation for the treatment of chronic poststroke aphasia: still compulsory 6 years later! | Full Text | References | PDF (151.6 KB)
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Brief Report
Cauda equina syndrome secondary to intradural renal cell carcinoma metastasis haemorrhage
Gareth M. Dobson, Tuomo Polvikoski, Justin J. Nissen & Damian Holliman
Pages: 249-250
Published online: 17 Sep 2012
AbstractforCauda equina syndrome secondary to intradural renal cell carcinoma metastasis haemorrhage | Full Text | References | PDF (119.8 KB)
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Brief Report
A rare case of gamma knife-induced smoking cessation in a patient with a vestibular schwannoma
Rohan Ramakrishna, Robert Rostomily & Jason Rockhill
Pages: 251-252
Published online: 28 Sep 2012
AbstractforA rare case of gamma knife-induced smoking cessation in a patient with a vestibular schwannoma | Full Text | References | PDF (95.9 KB)
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Brief Report
Meningioangiomatosis in a patient with progressive focal neurological deficit-case report and review of literature
A. Abdulazim, M. A. Samis Zella, M. Rapp, K. Gierga, K. J. Langen, H. J. Steiger & M. Sabel
Pages: 253-255
Published online: 20 Nov 2012
AbstractforMeningioangiomatosis in a patient with progressive focal neurological deficit-case report and review of literature | Full Text | References | PDF (245.3 KB)
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Brief Report
Hemi-chorea: an unusual presentation of brainstem glioma
A. P. Patankar
Pages: 256-258
Published online: 21 Nov 2012
AbstractforHemi-chorea: an unusual presentation of brainstem glioma | Full Text | References | PDF (149.7 KB) | Supplemental
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Brief Report
Radiation-induced anaplastic ependymoma with a remarkable clinical response to temozolomide: a case report
H. M. Khoo, H. Kishima, M. Kinoshita, Y. Goto, N. Kagawa, N. Hashimoto, M. Maruno & T. Yoshimine
Pages: 259-261
Published online: 19 Nov 2012
AbstractforRadiation-induced anaplastic ependymoma with a remarkable clinical response to temozolomide: a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (323.4 KB) | Supplemental
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NEUROSURGICAL IMAGE

Article
Malignant transformation of a Schneiderian papilloma presenting with isolated sixth nerve palsy
Christopher Kobylecki, Kanna K. Gnanalingham, Calvin Soh, Daniel du Plessis & Hisham H. Hamdalla
Pages: 262-263
Published online: 17 Dec 2012
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Letter
Endoscopic third ventriculostomy for post-operative hydrocephalus in Chiari I malformation
Babar Vaqas, Nagina Subrati & David Peterson
Page: 264
Published online: 08 Jan 2013
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Letter

Letter
Getting the basics right: opportunities for developing neurosurgical procedural skills in ENT surgery
Imran Noorani
Page: 265
Published online: 27 Feb 2013
CitationforGetting the basics right: opportunities for developing neurosurgical procedural skills in ENT surgery | Full Text | PDF (64.6 KB)
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Letter
The role of neuroscience societies in widening undergraduate awareness of neurosurgery
Samuel Hall, Andrew Lowry, Laura Roberts & Alex Dando
Page: 266
Published online: 27 Feb 2013
CitationforThe role of neuroscience societies in widening undergraduate awareness of neurosurgery | Full Text | References | PDF (72.9 KB)
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Letter
Tumour infiltrating T-cell subpopulations in glioblastomas: what is the significance of natural killer T-cells?
Imran Noorani
Page: 267
Published online: 27 Feb 2013
CitationforTumour infiltrating T-cell subpopulations in glioblastomas: what is the significance of natural killer T-cells? | Full Text | References | PDF (77.2 KB)
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Letter
Craniopharyngiomas of the third ventricle: topographical concepts of surgical interest
José María Pascual, Ruth Prieto, Ines Castro Dufourny, Ricardo Gil Simoes & Rodrigo Carrasco
Pages: 268-269
Published online: 08 Mar 2013
CitationforCraniopharyngiomas of the third ventricle: topographical concepts of surgical interest | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Letter
Does the choice of antiepileptic drug have an impact on the survival of glioblastoma multiforme?
Greg Guthrie & Sam Eljamel
Page: 270
Published online: 08 Mar 2013
CitationforDoes the choice of antiepileptic drug have an impact on the survival of glioblastoma multiforme? | Full Text | References | PDF (77.5 KB)
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