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  1. Article ; Online: Reply to the comment on "Dose-escalated re-irradiation improves outcome in locally recurrent head and neck cancer - Results of a large multicenter analysis'' by Kahvecioglu et al.

    Roesch, Johannes / Rühle, Alexander / Nicolay, Nils H / Hecht, Markus

    Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology

    2023  Volume 188, Page(s) 109866

    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-22
    Publishing country Ireland
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 605646-5
    ISSN 1879-0887 ; 0167-8140
    ISSN (online) 1879-0887
    ISSN 0167-8140
    DOI 10.1016/j.radonc.2023.109866
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  2. Book ; Online ; Thesis: Low-temperature co-sputtering for interlayer-free high performance Nb₃Sn thin film coated copper SRF cavities

    Schäfer, Nils [Verfasser] / Alff, Lambert [Akademischer Betreuer] / Lützenkirchen-Hecht, Dirk [Akademischer Betreuer]

    2024  

    Author's details Nils Schäfer ; Lambert Alff, Dirk Lützenkirchen-Hecht
    Keywords Naturwissenschaften ; Science
    Subject code sg500
    Language English
    Publisher Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek
    Publishing place Darmstadt
    Document type Book ; Online ; Thesis
    Database Digital theses on the web

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  3. Article ; Online: Template-based target point localization for occlusion of the middle meningeal artery during evacuation of space-occupying chronic subdural hematoma.

    Wessels, Lars / Brunk, Irene / Rusakowa, Ekaterina / Schneider, Ulf C / Vajkoczy, Peter / Hecht, Nils

    Journal of neurosurgery

    2024  , Page(s) 1–7

    Abstract: Objective: Endovascular middle meningeal artery (MMA) occlusion may help reduce the risk of recurrence after burr hole evacuation of chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) but carries an additional periprocedural risk and remains hampered by logistical and ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Endovascular middle meningeal artery (MMA) occlusion may help reduce the risk of recurrence after burr hole evacuation of chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) but carries an additional periprocedural risk and remains hampered by logistical and financial requirements. In this study, the authors aimed to describe a simple and fast technique for preoperative MMA localization to permit burr hole cSDH evacuation and MMA occlusion through the same burr hole.
    Methods: The authors performed a preclinical anatomical and prospective clinical study, followed by a retrospective feasibility analysis. An anatomical cadaver study with 33 adult human skulls (66 hemispheres) was used to localize a suitable frontal target point above the pterion, where the MMA can be accessed via burr hole trephination. Based on anatomical landmark measurements, the authors designed a template for projected localization of this target point onto the skin. Next, the validity of the template was tested using image guidance in 10 consecutive patients undergoing elective pterional craniotomy, and the feasibility of the target point localization for cSDH accessibility was determined based on hematoma localization in 237 patients who were treated for a space-occupying cSDH in the authors' department between 2014 and 2018.
    Results: In the anatomical study, the mean perpendicular distance from the zygomatic process to the target point in the frontoparietal bone was 4.1 cm (95% CI 4-4.2 cm). The mean length along the upper margin of the zygomatic process from the middle of the external auditory canal to the point of the perpendicular distance was 2.3 cm (95% CI 2.2-2.4 cm). The template designed according to these measurements yielded high agreement between the template-based target point and the proximal MMA groove inside the frontoparietal bone (right 90.9%; left 93.6%). In the clinical validation, we noted a mean distance of 4 mm (95% CI 2.1-5.9 mm) from the template-based target point to the actual MMA localization. The feasibility analysis yielded that 95% of all cSDHs in this cohort would have been accessible by the new frontal burr hole localization.
    Conclusions: A template-based target point approach for MMA localization may serve as a simple, fast, reliable, and cost-effective technique for surgical evacuation of space-occupying cSDHs with MMA obliteration through the same burr hole in a single setting.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-12
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 3089-2
    ISSN 1933-0693 ; 0022-3085
    ISSN (online) 1933-0693
    ISSN 0022-3085
    DOI 10.3171/2023.11.JNS231698
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  4. Article ; Online: Oscillation analysis as a supporting element toward safe and reliable lumbar catheter intracranial pressure monitoring.

    Früh, Anton / Wolf, Stefan / Wessels, Lars / Vajkoczy, Peter / Hecht, Nils

    Journal of neurosurgery

    2023  Volume 139, Issue 4, Page(s) 1180–1189

    Abstract: Objective: Lumbar drainage of cerebrospinal fluid for treatment of refractory increased intracranial pressure (ICP) is associated with the risk of infratentorial herniation, but real-time biomarkers for signaling herniation at bedside are lacking. Here, ...

    Abstract Objective: Lumbar drainage of cerebrospinal fluid for treatment of refractory increased intracranial pressure (ICP) is associated with the risk of infratentorial herniation, but real-time biomarkers for signaling herniation at bedside are lacking. Here, the authors tested whether an alteration of pulsatile waveform conduction across the level of the foramen magnum could serve as an indicator of insufficient hydrostatic communication and impending herniation.
    Methods: This prospective observational cohort study included patients with severe acute brain injury who underwent continuous external ventricular drain monitoring of ICP and lumbar drain pressure monitoring. Continuous recordings of ICP, lumbar pressure (LP), and arterial blood pressure (ABP) were screened throughout a recording period of 4-10 days. Pressure differences between ICP and LP > 5 mm Hg for 5 minutes were defined as a Δ-event, implicating nonsufficient hydrostatic communication. During this period, oscillation analysis of the ICP, LP, and ABP waveforms was performed by determining the eigenfrequencies (EFs) and their amplitudes (AEF) via Fourier transformation scripted in Python.
    Results: Of 142 patients, 14 exhibited a Δ-event, with a median (range) ICP of 12.2 (10.7-18.8) mm Hg and LP of 5.6 (3.3-9.8) mm Hg during 2993 hours of recording time. The AEF ratio between ICP and LP (p < 0.01) and between ABP and LP (p = 0.032) increased significantly during Δ-events compared with the baseline values determined 3 hours prior to the event. The ratio between ICP and ABP remained unaffected.
    Conclusions: Oscillation behavior analysis of LP and ABP waveforms during controlled lumbar drainage may serve as a personalized, simple, and effective biomarker to signal impending infratentorial herniation in real time without the need for simultaneous ICP monitoring.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Intracranial Pressure/physiology ; Prospective Studies ; Monitoring, Physiologic ; Brain Injuries/complications ; Catheters
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Observational Study ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 3089-2
    ISSN 1933-0693 ; 0022-3085
    ISSN (online) 1933-0693
    ISSN 0022-3085
    DOI 10.3171/2023.1.JNS2336
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  5. Article ; Online: Cortical Spreading Depolarization in Moyamoya Vasculopathy: A Case Series.

    Dömer, Patrick / Helgers, Simeon O A / Meinert, Franziska / Sánchez-Porras, Renán / Mathys, Christian / Witt, Karsten / Vajkoczy, Peter / Hecht, Nils / Woitzik, Johannes

    Stroke

    2024  Volume 55, Issue 4, Page(s) 1086–1089

    Abstract: Background: Spreading depolarization describes a near-complete electrical discharge with altered local cerebral blood flow. It is described in association with acute and chronic diseases like hemorrhagic stroke or migraine. Moyamoya vasculopathy is a ... ...

    Abstract Background: Spreading depolarization describes a near-complete electrical discharge with altered local cerebral blood flow. It is described in association with acute and chronic diseases like hemorrhagic stroke or migraine. Moyamoya vasculopathy is a chronic, progressive cerebrovascular disorder leading to cerebral hypoperfusion, hemodynamically insufficient basal collateralization, and increased cortical microvascularization.
    Methods: In a prospective case series, we monitored for spontaneous spreading depolarization activity by using intraoperative laser speckle imaging for real-time visualization and measurement of cortical perfusion and cerebrovascular reserve capacity during cerebral revascularization in 4 consecutive patients with moyamoya.
    Results: Spontaneous spreading depolarization occurrence was documented in a patient with moyamoya before bypass grafting. Interestingly, this patient also exhibited a marked preoperative increase in angiographic collateral vessel formation.
    Conclusions: The spontaneous occurrence of SDs in moyamoya vasculopathy could potentially provide an explanation for localized cortical infarction and increased cortical microvascular density in these patients.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Moyamoya Disease/diagnostic imaging ; Moyamoya Disease/surgery ; Cerebrovascular Disorders ; Cerebral Angiography ; Cerebrovascular Circulation/physiology ; Cerebral Revascularization/methods ; Chronic Disease
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-16
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 80381-9
    ISSN 1524-4628 ; 0039-2499 ; 0749-7954
    ISSN (online) 1524-4628
    ISSN 0039-2499 ; 0749-7954
    DOI 10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.044873
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  6. Article: The Use of Intraoperative CT Hounsfield Unit Values for the Assessment of Bone Quality in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Interbody Fusion.

    Mertens, Robert / Hecht, Nils / Bauknecht, Hans-Christian / Vajkoczy, Peter

    Global spine journal

    2022  Volume 13, Issue 8, Page(s) 2218–2227

    Abstract: Study design: Retrospective Cohort Study.: Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of intraoperatively measured computed tomography (CT) Hounsfield unit (HU) values by comparison with preoperative CT HU values and to compare the radiation exposure ... ...

    Abstract Study design: Retrospective Cohort Study.
    Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of intraoperatively measured computed tomography (CT) Hounsfield unit (HU) values by comparison with preoperative CT HU values and to compare the radiation exposure between preoperative and intraoperative CT scans.
    Methods: HU values of lumbar vertebrae were measured and compared between preoperative and intraoperative CT scans in patients undergoing lumbar interbody fusion. In patient group one, Canon CT scanners were used preoperatively and the AIRO CT scanner was used intraoperatively. In patient group two, Canon CT scanners were used preoperatively and the O-arm Cone Beam CT (CBCT) scanner was used intraoperatively. In a subgroup analysis of patient group one, radiation by means of CT Dose Index (CTDI) was compared between Canon and AIRO CT scanners.
    Results: In the first patient group, a total of 250 vertebrae were analysed in 74 patients showing a strong Pearson correlation of >.94 between pre- and intraoperative HU values. Bland-Altman analysis indicated consistency and equivalence with a bias of 3.9 and 95% limits of agreement from -27.17 to 34.97 when comparing all pre- and intraoperative HU values of L1-5. In the second patient group, a total of 27 vertebrae were analysed in 10 patients showing weak Pearson correlation and Bland-Altman analysis indicated no equivalence. CTDI did not differ between Canon and AIRO CT scanners.
    Conclusion: Correct and reliable CT HU measurement as mandatory key factor for the intraoperative assessment of bone quality and robotic-assisted surgery is feasible with intraoperative AIRO CT imaging without increase of radiation exposure.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-01
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2648287-3
    ISSN 2192-5690 ; 2192-5682
    ISSN (online) 2192-5690
    ISSN 2192-5682
    DOI 10.1177/21925682221078239
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  7. Article ; Online: Patients Receiving Extracranial to Intracranial Bypass for Atherosclerotic Vessel Occlusion Today Differ Significantly From the COSS Population.

    Wessels, Lars / Hecht, Nils / Vajkoczy, Peter

    Stroke

    2021  Volume 52, Issue 10, Page(s) e599–e604

    Abstract: Background and purpose: Despite the findings reported in the COSS (Carotid Occlusion Surgery Study), patients with atherosclerotic cerebrovascular disease continue to be referred for superficial temporal artery to middle cerebral artery bypass surgery. ... ...

    Abstract Background and purpose: Despite the findings reported in the COSS (Carotid Occlusion Surgery Study), patients with atherosclerotic cerebrovascular disease continue to be referred for superficial temporal artery to middle cerebral artery bypass surgery. Here, we determined how today’s patients differ from the population reported in COSS.
    Methods: We retrospectively analyzed all patients that were referred to our Department for superficial temporal artery to middle cerebral artery bypass surgery of atherosclerotic cerebrovascular disease following the publication of COSS.
    Results: Between 2012 and 2019, 179 patients were referred for 186 bypass surgeries. Ninety-one (51%) patients suffered atherosclerotic, unilateral internal carotid occlusion and 88 (49%) atherosclerotic multivessel disease. All patients had received intensive medical management. A single transitory ischemic attack or ischemic stroke within the last 120 days according to the inclusion criteria of COSS occurred in only 36 out of 179 (20%) patients, whereas 27 out of 179 (15%) suffered >1 transitory ischemic attack within 120 days, 109 out of 179 (61%) had recurrent minor ischemic stroke, and 7 out of 179 (4%) were hemodynamically unstable and required blood pressure maintenance. The distribution of symptoms did not differ between atherosclerotic unilateral internal carotid artery occlusion and atherosclerotic multivessel disease (P=0.376) but hemodynamic impairment was significantly greater in atherosclerotic multivessel disease (P<0.001 for atherosclerotic multivessel disease versus atherosclerotic unilateral internal carotid artery occlusion). The overall perioperative stroke rate was 4.3%.
    Conclusions: Patients referred for flow augmentation surgery today appear to suffer more severe symptoms and vessel occlusion patterns than patients reported in COSS. A new, carefully designed randomized controlled trial appears warranted, considering the still poor prognosis of severe atherosclerotic cerebrovascular disease.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Carotid Artery Diseases/surgery ; Carotid Stenosis/surgery ; Cerebral Revascularization ; Female ; Hemodynamics ; Humans ; Ischemic Attack, Transient/surgery ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Middle Cerebral Artery/surgery ; Neurosurgical Procedures/methods ; Prognosis ; Retrospective Studies ; Stroke/surgery ; Treatment Outcome ; Vascular Surgical Procedures/methods
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 80381-9
    ISSN 1524-4628 ; 0039-2499 ; 0749-7954
    ISSN (online) 1524-4628
    ISSN 0039-2499 ; 0749-7954
    DOI 10.1161/STROKEAHA.120.033991
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  8. Article ; Online: Decompressive hemicraniectomy in ischemic stroke.

    Mrosk, Friedrich / Hecht, Nils / Vajkoczy, Peter

    Journal of neurosurgical sciences

    2020  Volume 65, Issue 3, Page(s) 249–258

    Abstract: Malignant hemispheric stroke (MHS) is a life-threatening event, associated with high morbidity and mortality. Decompressive hemicraniectomy (DHS) is the treatment of choice to relieve the emerging space-occupying brain edema. This review details the ... ...

    Abstract Malignant hemispheric stroke (MHS) is a life-threatening event, associated with high morbidity and mortality. Decompressive hemicraniectomy (DHS) is the treatment of choice to relieve the emerging space-occupying brain edema. This review details the pathophysiological and scientific background, considerations for clinical decision making, surgical treatment and impact on the patients' outcome. Although surgery reduces mortality significantly, the probability for unfavorable outcome is still high in selected cases. While former randomized controlled studies aimed for the prevention of the primary cause, the current research focuses on the treatment and prevention of secondary neurological injury.
    MeSH term(s) Brain Edema/surgery ; Brain Ischemia/surgery ; Decompressive Craniectomy ; Humans ; Infarction, Middle Cerebral Artery/surgery ; Ischemic Stroke ; Stroke/surgery ; Treatment Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-11-30
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 193139-8
    ISSN 1827-1855 ; 0390-5616 ; 0026-4881
    ISSN (online) 1827-1855
    ISSN 0390-5616 ; 0026-4881
    DOI 10.23736/S0390-5616.20.05103-6
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  9. Conference proceedings: Oscillation analysis as a supporting element towards a safe and reliable lumbar catheter intracranial pressure monitoring

    Früh, Anton / Wolf, Stefan / Wessels, Lars / Vajkoczy, Peter / Hecht, Nils

    2022  , Page(s) V261

    Title translation Schwingungsanalysen als unterstützendes Element auf dem Weg zu einem sicheren und verlässlichen Hirndruck Monitoring über lumbale Drainagen
    Event/congress 73. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie (DGNC), Joint Meeting mit der Griechischen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie; Köln; Deutsche Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie; 2022
    Keywords Medizin, Gesundheit
    Publishing date 2022-05-25
    Publisher German Medical Science GMS Publishing House; Düsseldorf
    Document type Conference proceedings
    DOI 10.3205/22dgnc253
    Database German Medical Science

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  10. Book ; Online ; Thesis: A relative sequence of Nasca style pottery from Palpa, Peru

    Hecht, Nils

    2013  

    Author's details vorgelegt von Nils Hecht
    Language English
    Size Online-Ressource
    Document type Book ; Online ; Thesis
    Thesis / German Habilitation thesis Univ., Diss.--Bonn, 2010
    Database Library catalogue of the German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB), Hannover

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