Extreme lateral and interlaminar approach for intra-canal and foraminal double disc herniation at lumbosacral level.

Introduction And Objectives: There are several approaches for double disc herniation consisting of an intracanal and foraminal lesion. Of several approaches, we introduced extreme lateral and interlaminar approach (ELIA). And we aimed to compare the approach with the conventional combined interlaminar and paraisthmic approach (CIPA).

Risk factors affecting clinical outcome of ruptured vertebrobasilar saccular aneurysms.

Objective: Ruptured vertebrobasilar (VB) saccular aneurysm is a difficult lesion to treat, and is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study is to investigate the risk factors associated with the clinical outcome of ruptured VB aneurysms.

Methods: A retrospective review of 29 patients with ruptured VB saccular aneurysms between 2002 and 2010 was conducted between Jan 2002 and Dec 2010.

The usefulness of compliant balloon for recanalization of acute ischemic stroke.

Objective: We report on our experience using a compliant balloon for treatment of thrombi resistant to simple mechanical thrombolysis.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective investigation of 46 consecutive acute ischemic stroke patients who were treated by intraarterial thrombolysis (IAT) between January 2008 and July 2010. We compared IAT results between the balloon group (BG) and the simple mechanical thrombolysis (with microcatheter and microguidewire) group (SG).

Serum total antioxidant statuses of survivors and nonsurvivors after acute paraquat poisoning.

Introduction: The plasma paraquat (PQ) concentration is an excellent prognostic indicator. However, at the bedside, it is difficult to predict survivors even with known PQ concentrations. We examined the association of total antioxidant status (TAS) in serum to clinical outcome in patients with acute PQ intoxication.

Association between plasma paraquat level and outcome of paraquat poisoning in 375 paraquat poisoning patients.

Objectives: Paraquat poisoning by ingestion is often fatal. Many studies have investigated treatment modalities and predictor parameters, but there is no standard treatment. Plasma paraquat concentration seems a valid predictable parameter of survival.