Objective To discuss the operation effect and the role of neuroendoscope which was used to assist the keyhole approach in treatment of intracranial aneurysms Methods The keyhole surgery with the assistant of neuroendoscope was used to treat 14 cases of aneurysm After initial exposure of pterional or superciliary arch keyhole approach with the aid of microscope,the rigis endoscpe was introduced to confirm regional anatomy,including the aneurismal neck and adjacent structure After clipping,introduced again to inspect the positions of the clip and nearby structures. Results After operation,all the 14 cases were recovered without any severe complication. Conclusions There was a sufficient exposure in the visualization of the anatomy of the aneurysm and surrouding structures,the injuries of operation were relieved,the time in operation and hospital can be shortern,as well as reliable operation effect.

ObjectiveTo investigate the characteristic parameters and variation of acoustic startle reflex (ASR) and conditioning response (CR)during the acquisition of delay-trace eyeblink conditioning.Methods15healthy Kunming mice were randomly divided into 3 groups:single-task DEBC group ( n =5 ) ; single-task TEBC group ( n =5) ; dual delay/trace group ( n =5).Three groups received paired training of tone conditioned stimulus(CS)in different audio frequency (TEBC groups:2KHz; DEBC group:1KHz) and a 100 ms comeal oxygenpuff unconditioned stimulus(US).Then observed the characteristic parameters of ASR and CR.ResultsAfter pairing training for 10 days,ASR rate( ASR％ ) of single-task groups ( 10th day (38.00 ± 8.64) ％ and (38.55 ±12.41 ) ％ respectively,time effect:F =4.574,P =0.008 ; group effect:F =2.021,P =0.193 ) and dual delaytrace group ( 10th day (47.95 ± 14.23 ) ％ and (62.01 ± 9.03 ) ％ respectively,time effect:F =5,547 P =0.013 ;group effect:F =0.738,P =0.415) changed significantly with the following training but between single-task groups or dual delay-trace group.CR rate ( CR％ ) of single-task groups ( 10th day were (45.4 ± 5.39) ％ and (65.6 ± 6.77) ％ respectively,time effect:F =9.558,P =0.000 ; group effect:F =5.117,P =0.054 ) and dual delay/trace group ( 10th day (57.66 ± 4.34) ％ and (77.35 ± 7.36) ％ respectively,time effect:F =7.750,P =0.002 ;group effect:F=1.449,P=0.263 ) showed obvious change with the following training but between singletask groups or dual delay-trace group.Peak amplitude of single-task DEBC group ( time effect F =2.679,P =0.017 ) and dual delay-trace group ( F=3.452,P=0.034 ) had increased significantly with the following training.Peak latency showed no obvious change.ConclusionDual delay-trace conditioning procedure of classical eyeblink conditioning and single-task can be successfully established in Kunming mice.Although there are some variations,those can be controled and be weaken effect of them by taking targeted measures.

Objective To investigate the efficacy of treatment on malignant intracranial gliomas with the chemotherapy of intracerebral implantation of 5-Fu biodegradable polymers combined with radiotherapy of interstitial implantation of 125Ⅰ after microsurgery resection. Methods Sixty-five patients with malignant intracranial gliomas who had underwent craniotomy microsurgical resection were intraoperatively implanted in the tumor bed around with 5-Fu biodegradable polymers and 125Ⅰ seeds. After first implantation (3 months to 1 year), stereotactic guided implantation was carried out 1 or 2 times again. The patients were followed up for 6-36 months to observe the efficacy, edema and adverse reactions, compared with follow-up of 40 patients with malignant intracranial gliomas treated by conventional radiotherapy and chemotherapy after microsurgical total resection. Results Within 1 week after the implantation the patients had headache significantly, WBC of cerebrospinal fluid was increased to some degrees, and edema was obvious compared with surgery alone. All patients were treated and discharged. Forty-four patients were completely followed-up and the survival period was significantly longer. Within 6 months, 1 year, 2 years and 3 years, there were 4 cases (9.1 %) of recurrence and no case of death, 14 cases (31.8 %) of recurrence and no case of death, 20 cases (45.5 %) of recurrence and 12 cases (27.6 %) of death and 29 cases (65.9 %) of recurrence and 20 cases(45.5 %) of death, respectively. No obviously adverse reactions were found and the quality of life was significantly improved. Conclusion Microsurgical total resection is the key of the treatment. It is an alternative treatment of human malignant gliomas in the safe and effective way that the local chemotherapy of intracerebral implantation of 5-Fu biodegradable polymers combined with local sensitivity radiotherapy of interstitial implantation of 125Ⅰ after microsurgical resection.

Objective To study the value of ultrasound in operation for traumatic brain injury (TBI) in simulation field hospitals where computed tomography (CT) equipment is unavailable.Methods The wartime conditions were simulated, and the patients at age of 18-60 years were randomly selected.According to the principles of medical ethics, all patients received CT scanning.Two neurosur-geons from the field hospital who did not know the result of CT examination cooperated with another two neurosurgeons who got the results of the CT examination to determine whether operation should be ap-plied.Forty-five patients who needed emergency craniotomy were finally selected.The operations were performed by two neurosurgeons from the field hospital, with real-time ultrasound monitoring.The results of ultrasound were compared with that of CT scanning.Results A total of 64 lesions were found by ul-trasound , and 60 of which should be treated by operation.In the meantime, 82 lesions were found by CT scanning, 64 of which should be treated operatively.Epidural hematoma and subdural hematoma had high ultrasound detection rate, followed by intracerebral hematoma, subdural effusion and brain contusion.The overall detection rate of ultrasound was 87.1%.Conclusion Ultrasound plays an important role in correctly finding the focus so as to reduce blind operation and avoid omission of the focus in field hospi-tals, where CT equipment is usually unavailable.

Objective To evaluate the safety of biodegradable flow-diverting devices (FDs) for treatment of intracranial aneurysms in rabbits.Methods Biodegradable polyglycolic acid FDs (PGA-FDs) were implanted into the abdominal aorta in 12 New Zealand rabbits,covering the ostium of a lumbar artery.Animals underwent angiography at 3,6,and 12 weeks after device implantation;and 3 animals were sacrificed at 3 and 6 weeks for pathology by HE staining,Veigert resorcinol (VG) staining,and CD34,CD68 and α smooth muscle actin (αSMA) immunohistochemistry.The diameter of abdomen arota and the patency of side branches covered by the devices were assessed.All animals were sacrificed after angiography for pathology at 12 weeks.Results No side branch occlusions were noted,either immediately after implantation or at follow-ups.Abdominal aorta neointimal hyperplasia was minimal,and there were no differences immediately after device implantation,or at 3,6,and 12 weeks after device implantation (abdominal aorta diameter:[3.35±0.24] mm,[3.33 ±0.12] mm,[3.23±0.16] mm,[3.12±0.10] mm and [3.30±0.11] mm).Pathology results showed the neointima covered the strips of PGA-FD,and minial inflammation was abserved around the strips.The PGA strips were obsorbed completely at 12 weeks follow up with no apparent inflammation.The neointima predominantly comprised of smooth muscle cells and collagen fibers.Conclusion The PGA-FD is safe for abdominal aorta and normal side branches at short-term follow-up.

Objective To investigate the neuroprotective effects of protease-activated receptor (PAR)-1 antagonist SCH79797 on early stage of brain injury and expression patterns of brain-derived neuro trophic factor (BDNF) and nerve growth factor (NGF) after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) in rats. Methods Fifty-four clean male SD rats were randomly divided into three groups:sham-operative group, SAH group and treatment group (n=18). SAH rat models in the later two groups were induced by single cisterna magna blood injection. Rats in the treatment group were given SCH79797 (25μg/kg) after SAH modeling. Neurologic function was assessed and scored after SAH for 24 h. Then the rats were sacrificed, and then, the brains were collected for determination of brain water content. The expression patterns of BDNF and NGF in cerebral tissues were tested by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay and immunofluorescence method. Results As compared with rats in the SAH group, rats in the treatment group had significantly increased neurological deficit scale scores (12.11 ±2.62 vs. 14.59 ±2.24), statistically decreased water content in brain tissues (83.01%±0.38%vs. 79.79%±0.44%), with significant difference (P<0.05). As compared with those in the SAH group, the expressions of BDNF and NGF in treatment group were significantly higher ([100.15±59.13] pg/mL vs. [368.00±137.52] pg/mL; [33.44± 2.21] pg/mL vs. [37.49±2.29] pg/mL, P<0.05). As compared with those in the SAH group, the immunofluorescent staining intensities of BDNF and NGF in treatment group were significantly higher (41.65±1.50 vs. 91.40±1.30;23.50±1.70 vs. 30.65±1.80, P<0.05). Conclusion SCH79797 given early may reduce the degree of brain edema and increase the expressions of BDNF and NGF, which has obvious neuroprotective effect.

Objective To evaluate the feasibility of biodegradable flow-diverting stent for treatment of intracranial wide-neck aneurysm.Methods Twenty adult New Zealand rabbits were used to induce wide-neck aneurysm models by elastase,and then,these models were divided into 3 groups:in group one (n=7),biodegradable polyglycolic acid flow-diverting stents (PGA-FDs) were implanted into parent arteries and covered the necks of aneurysms;in group 2 (n=7),the bare metal FDs replaced PGA-FDs;the observation period of animals in group one and group 2 was 3 months;in group 3 (n=6),the PGA-FDs were implanted into parent arteries with 6 weeks of observation period.The status of aneurysm occlusion and patency of side branches covered by the stent were assessed,and all animals were sacrificed:HE staining was used to observe the thrombosis in the aneurysms,Elastic fiber staining was used to observe the neointimal thickness of parent arteries,and immuohistochemical staining was employed to detect the expressions of CD34,CD68 and alpha-actin (αSMA) in the parent arteries.Results Complete aneurysm occlusion rate in groups one,2 and 3 was 83.3％ (5/6),0％ (0/6) and 66.7％ (4/6),respectively.The neointimal thickness in parent artery of groups one,2 and 3 was (111±69) μm,(70±48) μm and (190±52) μm,respectively;that in group 3 was significantly higher than that in group one and 2 (P＜0.05).The neointima comprised predominantly smooth muscle cells and collagen fibers.Some CD34 positive vascular endothelial cells could be seen in the neointima of parent arteries of groups one and 2.Conclusion The PGA-FD is an effective device to occlude aneurysms without inducing obvious neointimal thickness and side branch stenosis in the 3-month follow-up.