and Embryology Related to Craniopharyngiomas
Fig. 1.1 A sagittal tissue section of a 7th week embryo (HE stain, 10 × 10). The brain vesicle can be seen, and the base of the diencephalon thickens. Meanwhile, Rathke’s pouch…
of Craniopharyngioma After External Radiotherapy and Intracapsular Radiochemotherapy
Fig. 8.1 This is the case of a patient with Q-type craniopharyngioma who had received intra-cyst irradiation therapy after subtotal resection surgery at a local hospital. Tumor recurrence was found…
Essential Tremor Application
9 Essential Tremor Application June Y. Guillet, Abhijeet Gummadavelli, Dwaine Cooke, Jason Gerrard Abstract Tremor is the most common movement disorder and essential tremor (ET) affects a significant portion of…
Intraoperative Research during Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery
16 Intraoperative Research during Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Shane Lee, Meghal Shah, Peter M. Lauro, Wael F. Asaad Abstract In this chapter, we discuss the process of conducting intraoperative research…
Introduction to Deep Brain Stimulation: History, Techniques, and Ethical Considerations
1 Introduction to Deep Brain Stimulation: History, Techniques, and Ethical Considerations Teresa Wojtasiewicz, Nir Lipsman, Jason Gerrard, Travis S. Tierney Abstract Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure that developed…
Deep Brain Stimulation for Dystonia—Clinical Review and Surgical Considerations
10 Deep Brain Stimulation for Dystonia—Clinical Review and Surgical Considerations Ankur Butala, Teresa Wojtasiewicz, Kelly Mills, Taylor E. Purvis, William S. Anderson Abstract Dystonia is a heterogeneous and disabling neurological…
Deep Brain Stimulation in Tourette Syndrome
14 Deep Brain Stimulation in Tourette Syndrome Fatu S. Conteh, Ankur Butala, Kelly Mills, Christina Jackson, William S. Anderson, Shenandoah Robinson Abstract Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized…
Customized Platform-Based Stereotactic DBS Lead Placement Technique (FHC STarFix, Medtronic Nexframe, and Robotic System Placement)
2 Customized Platform-Based Stereotactic DBS Lead Placement Technique (FHC STarFix, Medtronic Nexframe, and Robotic System Placement) Ahmad Alhourani, Margot Samson, Joseph S. Neimat Abstract Traditional rigid frame-based systems have been…
Deep Brain Stimulation in Major Depression
13 Deep Brain Stimulation in Major Depression Ian H. Kratter, R. Mark Richardson, Jordan F. Karp Abstract Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has emerged as a potential treatment for severe and…
