- 著者
- Masashi Ito Takashi Izumi Masahiro Nishihori Tasuku Imai Yousuke Tamari Tetsuya Tsukada Mamoru Ishida Asuka Kropp Toshihiko Wakabayashi
- 出版者
- The Japanese Society for Neuroendovascular Therapy
- 雑誌
- Journal of Neuroendovascular Therapy (ISSN:18824072)
- 巻号頁・発行日
- vol.11, no.12, pp.615-618, 2017 (Released:2017-12-20)
- 参考文献数
- 12
- 被引用文献数
- 1 2
Objective: We encountered a patient with lateral medullary infarction during transarterial embolization of the posterior meningeal artery (PMA). We reviewed the anatomic characteristics/imaging findings of this disorder.Case Presentation: A 69-year-old male. Cerebral infarction involving the lateral medulla occurred during transarterial embolization of a dural arteriovenous fistula. It was considered to be a complication related to occlusion of a lateral medulla-penetrating vessel on microcatheter/guidewire operations in the PMA. When examining images in detail, the blood vessel could be confirmed using DSA and 3D angiography.Conclusion: When performing embolization, the presence of a brainstem-penetrating vessel originating from the PMA must be considered.
- 著者
- Satoshi MAESAWA Daisuke NAKATSUBO Masazumi FUJII Kentaro IIJIMA Sachiko KATO Tomotaka ISHIZAKI Masashi SHIBATA Toshihiko WAKABAYASHI
- 出版者
- The Japan Neurosurgical Society
- 雑誌
- Neurologia medico-chirurgica (ISSN:04708105)
- 巻号頁・発行日
- vol.58, no.10, pp.442-452, 2018 (Released:2018-10-15)
- 参考文献数
- 38
- 被引用文献数
- 5 17
Epilepsy surgery aims to control epilepsy by resecting the epileptogenic region while preserving function. In some patients with epileptogenic foci in and around functionally eloquent areas, awake surgery is implemented. We analyzed the surgical outcomes of such patients and discuss the clinical application of awake surgery for epilepsy. We examined five consecutive patients, in whom we performed lesionectomy for epilepsy with awake craniotomy, with postoperative follow-up > 2 years. All patients showed clear lesions on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the right frontal (n = 1), left temporal (n = 1), and left parietal lobe (n = 3). Intraoperatively, under awake conditions, sensorimotor mapping was performed; primary motor and/or sensory areas were successfully identified in four cases, but not in one case of temporal craniotomy. Language mapping was performed in four cases, and language areas were identified in three cases. In one case with a left parietal arteriovenous malformation (AVM) scar, language centers were not identified, probably because of a functional shift. Electrocorticograms (ECoGs) were recorded in all cases, before and after resection. ECoG information changed surgical strategy during surgery in two of five cases. Postoperatively, no patient demonstrated neurological deterioration. Seizure disappeared in four of five cases (Engel class 1), but recurred after 2 years in the remaining patient due to tumor recurrence. Thus, for patients with epileptogenic foci in and around functionally eloquent areas, awake surgery allows maximal resection of the foci; intraoperative ECoG evaluation and functional mapping allow functional preservation. This leads to improved seizure control and functional outcomes.
- 著者
- Takafumi TANEI Yasukazu KAJITA Shigenori TAKEBAYASHI Kosuke AOKI Norimoto NAKAHARA Toshihiko WAKABAYASHI
- 出版者
- The Japan Neurosurgical Society
- 雑誌
- Neurologia medico-chirurgica (ISSN:04708105)
- 巻号頁・発行日
- vol.59, no.6, pp.213-221, 2019 (Released:2019-06-15)
- 参考文献数
- 38
- 被引用文献数
- 6 16
The efficacy and predictive factors associated with successful spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for central post-stroke pain (CPSP) have yet to be definitively established. Thus, this study evaluated the rates of pain relief found after more than 12 months and the predictive factors associated with the success of SCS for CPSP. The degree of pain after SCS in 18 patients with CPSP was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale preoperatively, at 1, 6 and 12 months after surgery, and at the time of the last follow-up. After calculating the percentage of pain relief (PPR), patients were separated into two groups. The first group exhibited continuing PPR ≥30% at more than 12 months (effect group) while the second group exhibited successful/unsuccessful trials followed by decreasing PPR <30% within 12 months (no effect group). Pain relief for more than 12 months was achieved in eight out of 18 (44.4%) patients during the 67.3 ± 35.5 month follow-up period. Statistically significant differences were found for both the age and stroke location during comparisons of the preoperative characteristics between the two groups. There was a significantly younger mean age for the effect versus the no effect group. Patients with stoke in non-thalamus were significantly enriched in effect group compared with those with stoke in thalamus. Multivariable analysis using these two factors found no statistical differences, suggesting that these two factors might possibly exhibit the same behaviors for the SCS effect. These results suggest that SCS may be able to provide pain relief in young, non-thalamus stroke patients with CPSP.
- 著者
- Satoshi MAESAWA Epifanio BAGARINAO Masazumi FUJII Miyako FUTAMURA Toshihiko WAKABAYASHI
- 出版者
- 社団法人 日本脳神経外科学会
- 雑誌
- Neurologia medico-chirurgica (ISSN:04708105)
- 巻号頁・発行日
- pp.ra.2015-0302, (Released:2016-02-29)
- 参考文献数
- 81
- 被引用文献数
- 9
Cutting-edge neuroimaging technologies can facilitate preoperative evaluation in various neurosurgical settings. Surgery for gliomas and epilepsy requires precise localization for resection due to the need to preserve (or perhaps improve) higher cognitive functions. Accordingly, a hodological approach should be taken that considers subcortical networks as well as cortical functions within various functional domains. Resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has the potential to provide new insights that are valuable for this approach. In this review, we describe recent developments in network analysis using resting state fMRI related to factors in glioma and epilepsy surgery: the identification of functionally dominant areas, evaluation of cognitive function by alteration of resting state networks (RSNs), glioma grading, and epileptic focus detection. One particular challenge that is close to realization is using fMRI for the identification of sensorimotor- and language-dominant areas during a task-free resting state. Various RSNs representative of the default mode network demonstrated at least some alterations in both patient groups, which correlated with behavioral changes including cognition, memory, and attention, and the development of psychosis. Still challenging is the detection of epileptic foci and propagation pathways when using only network analysis with resting state fMRI; however, a combined method with simultaneous electroencephalography has produced promising results. Consequently, network analysis is expected to continue to advance as neuroimaging technology improves in the next decade, and preoperative evaluation for neurosurgical parameters through these techniques should improve parallel with them.
- 著者
- Satoshi MAESAWA Epifanio BAGARINAO Daisuke NAKATSUBO Tomotaka ISHIZAKI Sou TAKAI Jun TORII Sachiko KATO Masashi SHIBATA Toshihiko WAKABAYASHI Ryuta SAITO
- 出版者
- The Japan Neurosurgical Society
- 雑誌
- Neurologia medico-chirurgica (ISSN:04708105)
- 巻号頁・発行日
- vol.62, no.1, pp.45-55, 2022 (Released:2022-01-15)
- 参考文献数
- 31
- 被引用文献数
- 3
Resting-state functional MRI (rs-fMRI) has been utilized to visualize large-scale brain networks. We evaluated the usefulness of multitier network analysis using rs-fMRI in patients with focal epilepsy. Structural and rs-fMRI data were retrospectively evaluated in 20 cases with medically refractory focal epilepsy, who subsequently underwent surgery. First, structural changes were examined using voxel-based morphometry analysis. Second, alterations in large-scale networks were evaluated using dual-regression analysis. Third, changes in cortical hubs were analyzed and the relationship between aberrant hubs and the epileptogenic zone (EZ) was evaluated. Finally, the relationship between the hubs and the default mode network (DMN) was examined using spectral dynamic causal modeling (spDCM). Dual-regression analysis revealed significant decrease in functional connectivity in several networks including DMN in patients, although no structural difference was seen between groups. Aberrant cortical hubs were observed in and around the EZ (EZ hubs) in 85% of the patients, and a strong degree of EZ hubs correlated to good seizure outcomes postoperatively. In spDCM analysis, facilitation was often seen from the EZ hub to the contralateral side, while inhibition was seen from the EZ hub to nodes of the DMN. Some cognition-related networks were impaired in patients with focal epilepsy. The EZ hub appeared in the vicinity of EZ facilitating connections to distant regions in the early phase, which may eventually generate secondary focus, while inhibiting connections to the DMN, which may cause cognitive deterioration. Our results demonstrate pathological network alterations in epilepsy and suggest that earlier surgical intervention may be more effective.
- 著者
- Takafumi TANEI Norimoto NAKAHARA Shigenori TAKEBAYASHI Masafumi ITO Yoshio HASHIZUME Toshihiko WAKABAYASHI
- 出版者
- The Japan Neurosurgical Society
- 雑誌
- Neurologia medico-chirurgica (ISSN:04708105)
- 巻号頁・発行日
- vol.51, no.1, pp.56-59, 2011 (Released:2011-01-25)
- 参考文献数
- 19
- 被引用文献数
- 14 18
A 60-year-old man presented with a rare case of primary angiitis of the central nervous system mimicking a tumor-like lesion and manifesting as slight disorientation, left hemiparesis, and motor aphasia. Computed tomography showed multiple low density lesions in the left frontal lobe, brain stem, and right parietal lobe. Magnetic resonance images revealed a slightly enhanced mass lesion in the right parietal lobe with surrounding brain edema. Serum, cerebrospinal fluid, and other image examinations did not show any abnormal findings, so surgical removal of the right parietal mass was performed. Histological examination revealed that the mass consisted of hemorrhagic infarction without cellular atypia. Proliferations of endothelial cells in small and medium arteries, and infiltration of macrophages in the perivascular space were detected in the infarction tissues. The histological diagnosis was primary angiitis of the central nervous system.