Marc Sindou
Marc Sindou is Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Lyon.
His medical scientific activities include:
Founding Member of International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) (1976) President (1997-2001) and Past-President (2001-2005) of the World Society for Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery (WSSFN).
Vice-President of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) (1999-2003) and Teacher in the EANS Training Course(1985-2013)
President of the “French Speaking Neurosurgical Society” (2007-2010)
22 Visiting Professorships. European Lecture 2007. Spiegel-Wycis Medal (World meeting of WSSFN, Toronto, 2009). Award of the ten Masters in Neurosurgery (World meeting of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies, Boston, 2009)
231 Invited-lectures in 52 different foreign countries. 640 scientific publications. Member of Editorial Board of several French and International journals, and Member of Foreign and International Neurosurgical Societies.
His main topics of interest are: 1) Functional Neurosurgery (Pain, Spasticity, Epilepsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Neurovascular compression syndromes : 2322 operative cases over the last twenty years
2) Microneurosurgery of Intracranial vascular malformations, Skull Base Tumors, Meningiomas
3) Neurophysiology Applied to Neurosurgery.
Publications as First author
3: Sindou M. Is there a place for microsurgical vascular decompression of the brainstem for apparent essential blood hypertension? a review. Adv Tech Stand Neurosurg. 2015;42:69-76. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-09066-5_4. Review. PubMed PMID: 25411145.
4: Sindou M, Esqueda-Liquidano M, Brinzeu A. Microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm: 3-dimensional operative video. Neurosurgery. 2015 Mar;11 Suppl 2:200; discussion 200. doi: 10.1227/NEU.0000000000000573. PubMed PMID: 25255262.
5: Sindou M. Preface: The puzzle of pineal tumors. Neurochirurgie. 2015 Apr-Jun;61(2-3):57-9. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2013.03.002. Epub 2014 Jun 18. PubMed PMID: 24951381.
6: Sindou M. Meningiomas involving major dural sinuses: should we attempt at radical removal and venous repair? World Neurosurg. 2014 Jan;81(1):46-7. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2013.07.119. Epub 2013 Aug 4. PubMed PMID: 23924964.
7: Sindou M. Prediction of the vascular compression characteristics with magnetic resonance imaging for surgery of primary trigeminal neuralgias. World Neurosurg. 2013 Sep-Oct;80(3-4):298-9. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2013.01.055. Epub 2013 Jan 16. PubMed PMID: 23333480.
8: Sindou M, Messerer M, Alvernia J, Saint-Pierre G. Percutaneous biopsy through the foramen ovale for parasellar lesions: surgical anatomy, method, and indications. Adv Tech Stand Neurosurg. 2012;38:57-73. doi: 10.1007/978-3-7091-0676-1_3. PubMed PMID: 22592411.
9: Sindou M. Preface. Report 2012: Intracranial aneurysms: Clips or coils. Neurochirurgie. 2012 Apr-Jun;58(2-3):55-8. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2012.03.007. English, French. PubMed PMID: 22537588.
10: Sindou M. Surgery in the DREZ for refractory neuropathic pain after spinal cord/cauda equina injury. World Neurosurg. 2011 Mar-Apr;75(3-4):447-8. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2011.01.034. PubMed PMID: 21600493.
11: Sindou M. Operative strategies for minimizing hearing loss associated with microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia. World Neurosurg. 2010 Jul;74(1):111-2. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2010.06.008. PubMed PMID: 21299996.
12: Sindou M. Surgery for temporo-mesial epilepsy: what best? Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2011 Feb;153(2):229-30. doi: 10.1007/s00701-010-0902-4. Epub 2010 Dec 9. PubMed PMID: 21153037.
13: Sindou MP. Supplementary comment on “Neuropsychological improvement in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy after posterior decompression surgery”. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 2010;50(8):705. PubMed PMID: 20827797.
14: Sindou M. [Homage to Jules Hardy, pioneer of modern pituitary surgery]. Neurochirurgie. 2010 Aug;56(4):357. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2009.11.008. Epub 2010 Jan 6. French. PubMed PMID: 20053412.
15: Sindou M, Ibrahim I, Maarrawi J. Chronic sub-dural hematomas: twist drill craniostomy with a closed system of drainage, for 48 hours only, is a valuable surgical treatment. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2010 Mar;152(3):545-6. doi: 10.1007/s00701-009-0489-9. Epub 2009 Sep 15. PubMed PMID: 19756354.
16: Sindou M. Trigeminal neuralgia: a plea for microvascular decompression as the first surgical option. Anatomy should prevail. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2010 Feb;152(2):361-4. doi: 10.1007/s00701-009-0506-z. Epub 2009 Sep 15. PubMed PMID: 19756353.
17: Sindou M, Gimbert E. Decompression for Chiari type I-malformation (with or without syringomyelia) by extreme lateral foramen magnum opening and expansile duraplasty with arachnoid preservation: comparison with other technical modalities (Literature review). Adv Tech Stand Neurosurg. 2009;34:85-110. Review. PubMed PMID: 19368082.
18: Sindou M, Leston JM, Le Guerinel C, Keravel Y. [Treatment of trigeminal neuralgia with microvascular decompression]. Neurochirurgie. 2009 Apr;55(2):185-96. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2009.02.003. Epub 2009 Mar 28. Review. French. PubMed PMID: 19329132.
19: Sindou M, Keravel Y. [Neurosurgical treatment of primary hemifacial spasm with microvascular decompression]. Neurochirurgie. 2009 Apr;55(2):236-47. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2009.02.012. Epub 2009 Mar 28. Review. French. PubMed PMID: 19329131.
20: Sindou M, Keravel Y. [Algorithms for neurosurgical treatment of trigeminal neuralgia]. Neurochirurgie. 2009 Apr;55(2):223-5. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2009.02.007. Epub 2009 Mar 27. Review. French. PubMed PMID: 19328505.
21: Sindou M, Keravel Y. [Neurochirurgie. Foreword]. Neurochirurgie. 2009 Apr;55(2):75-7. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2009.02.006. Epub 2009 Mar 27. French. PubMed PMID: 19328502.
22: Sindou M, Keravel Y. [Functional neurosurgery in the cranial nerve hyperactivity syndromes: conclusions]. Neurochirurgie. 2009 Apr;55(2):291-2. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2009.02.010. Epub 2009 Mar 27. French. PubMed PMID: 19328499.
23: Sindou M, Tatli M. [Treatment of trigeminal neuralgia with glycerol injection at the gasserian ganglion]. Neurochirurgie. 2009 Apr;55(2):211-2. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2009.01.009. Epub 2009 Mar 19. Review. French. PubMed PMID: 19303116.
24: Sindou M, Tatli M. [Treatment of trigeminal neuralgia with thermorhizotomy]. Neurochirurgie. 2009 Apr;55(2):203-10. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2009.01.015. Epub 2009 Mar 19. Review. French. PubMed PMID: 19303114.
25: Sindou M, Keravel Y. [Neurosurgical treatment of vago-glossopharyngeal neuralgia]. Neurochirurgie. 2009 Apr;55(2):231-5. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2009.01.010. Epub 2009 Mar 18. Review. French. PubMed PMID: 19298981.
26: Sindou M, Leston JM, Decullier E, Chapuis F. Microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia: the importance of a noncompressive technique–Kaplan-Meier analysis in a consecutive series of 330 patients. Neurosurgery. 2008 Oct;63(4 Suppl 2):341-50; discussion 350-1. doi: 10.1227/01.NEU.0000327022.79171.D6. PubMed PMID: 18981841.
27: Sindou M, Leston J, Decullier E, Chapuis F. Microvascular decompression for primary trigeminal neuralgia: long-term effectiveness and prognostic factors in a series of 362 consecutive patients with clear-cut neurovascular conflicts who underwent pure decompression. J Neurosurg. 2007 Dec;107(6):1144-53. PubMed PMID: 18077952.
28: Sindou M, Wydh E, Jouanneau E, Nebbal M, Lieutaud T. Long-term follow-up of meningiomas of the cavernous sinus after surgical treatment alone. J Neurosurg. 2007 Nov;107(5):937-44. PubMed PMID: 17977264.
29: Sindou MP, Simon F, Mertens P, Decq P. Selective peripheral neurotomy (SPN) for spasticity in childhood. Childs Nerv Syst. 2007 Sep;23(9):957-70. Epub 2007 Jun 29. Review. PubMed PMID: 17605016.
30: Sindou M, Hallacq P. Venous reconstruction in surgery of meningiomas invading the sagittal and transverse sinuses. Skull Base Surg. 1998;8(2):57-64. PubMed PMID: 17171052; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC1656689.
31: Sindou MP, Alvernia JE. Results of attempted radical tumor removal and venous repair in 100 consecutive meningiomas involving the major dural sinuses. J Neurosurg. 2006 Oct;105(4):514-25. PubMed PMID: 17044551.
32: Sindou M, Leston J, Howeidy T, Decullier E, Chapuis F. Micro-vascular decompression for primary Trigeminal Neuralgia (typical or atypical). Long-term effectiveness on pain; prospective study with survival analysis in a consecutive series of 362 patients. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2006 Dec;148(12):1235-45; discussion 1245. Epub 2006 Sep 18. PubMed PMID: 16804643.
33: Sindou MP, Polo G, Fischer C, Vial C. Neurovascular conflict and hemifacial spasm. Suppl Clin Neurophysiol. 2006;58:274-81. Review. PubMed PMID: 16623339.
34: Sindou M, Guenot M, Isnard J, Ryvlin P, Fischer C, Mauguière F. Temporo-mesial epilepsy surgery: outcome and complications in 100 consecutive adult patients. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2006 Jan;148(1):39-45. Epub 2005 Nov 7. PubMed PMID: 16283106.
35: Sindou MP. Microvascular decompression for primary hemifacial spasm. Importance of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2005 Oct;147(10):1019-26; discussion 1026. Epub 2005 Aug 12. Review. PubMed PMID: 16094508.
36: Sindou M, Auque J, Jouanneau E. Neurosurgery and the intracranial venous system. Acta Neurochir Suppl. 2005;94:167-75. Review. PubMed PMID: 16060259.
37: Sindou MP, Blondet E, Emery E, Mertens P. Microsurgical lesioning in the dorsal root entry zone for pain due to brachial plexus avulsion: a prospective series of 55 patients. J Neurosurg. 2005 Jun;102(6):1018-28. PubMed PMID: 16028760.
38: Sindou M. Neurosurgery for spasticity. J Neurosurg Sci. 2003 Mar;47(1 Suppl 1):57-9. PubMed PMID: 14631676.
39: Sindou MP, Mertens P, Bendavid U, García-Larrea L, Mauguière F. Predictive value of somatosensory evoked potentials for long-lasting pain relief after spinal cord stimulation: practical use for patient selection. Neurosurgery. 2003 Jun;52(6):1374-83; discussion 1383-4. PubMed PMID: 12762882.
40: Sindou M. [Dorsal rhizotomies in children]. Neurochirurgie. 2003 May;49(2-3 Pt 2):312-23. Review. French. PubMed PMID: 12746707.
41: Sindou M. [History of neurosurgical treatment of spasticity]. Neurochirurgie. 2003 May;49(2-3 Pt 2):137-43. French. PubMed PMID: 12746688.
42: Sindou M, Guenot M. Surgical anatomy of the temporal lobe for epilepsy surgery. Adv Tech Stand Neurosurg. 2003;28:315-43. Review. PubMed PMID: 12627813.
43: Sindou MP. Working area and angle of attack in three cranial base approaches: pterional, orbitozygomatic, and maxillary extension of the orbitozygomatic approach. Neurosurgery. 2002 Dec;51(6):1526-7; author reply 1527. PubMed PMID: 12484348.
44: Sindou M, Chávez-Machuca J, Hashish H. Cranio-cervical decompression for Chiari type I-malformation, adding extreme lateral foramen magnum opening and expansile duroplasty with arachnoid preservation. Technique and long-term functional results in 44 consecutive adult cases – comparison with literature data. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2002 Oct;144(10):1005-19. Review. PubMed PMID: 12382129.
45: Sindou MP. Stereotactic surgery has merged into general neurosurgery; functional neurosurgery is increasingly 'applied neurophysiology'. Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 2001;76(3-4):133-6. PubMed PMID: 12378088.
46: Sindou M, Howeidy T, Acevedo G. Anatomical observations during microvascular decompression for idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia (with correlations between topography of pain and site of the neurovascular conflict). Prospective study in a series of 579 patients. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2002 Jan;144(1):1-12; discussion 12-3. PubMed PMID: 11807642.
47: Sindou M, Mertens P. Neurosurgical management of neuropathic pain. Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 2000;75(2-3):76-80. Review. PubMed PMID: 11740173.
48: Sindou M, Emery E, Acevedo G, Ben-David U. Respective indications for orbital rim, zygomatic arch and orbito-zygomatic osteotomies in the surgical approach to central skull base lesions. Critical, retrospective review in 146 cases. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2001 Oct;143(10):967-75. PubMed PMID: 11685603.
49: Sindou M. A neurosurgeon's view on interventional neurophysiology. Neurophysiol Clin. 2001 Aug;31(4):215-9. English, French. PubMed PMID: 11596528.
50: Sindou M. Meningiomas invading the sagittal or transverse sinuses, resection with venous reconstruction. J Clin Neurosci. 2001 May;8 Suppl 1:8-11. PubMed PMID: 11386817.
51: Sindou M, Mertens P, Wael M. Microsurgical DREZotomy for pain due to spinal cord and/or cauda equina injuries: long-term results in a series of 44 patients. Pain. 2001 May;92(1-2):159-71. Review. PubMed PMID: 11323137.
52: Sindou MP, Mertens P. Neurosurgery for spasticity. Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 2000;74(3-4):217-21. Review. PubMed PMID: 11279361.
53: Sindou M, Yada J, Salord F. Functional results after microsurgical resection of brain stem cavernous malformations (retrospective study of a 12 patient series and review of the recent literature). Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2000;142(8):843-52; discussion 852-3. Review. PubMed PMID: 11086822.
54: Sindou M, Auque J. The intracranial venous system as a neurosurgeon's perspective. Adv Tech Stand Neurosurg. 2000;26:131-216. Review. PubMed PMID: 10997200.
55: Sindou MP. Neurophysiological navigation in the trigeminal nerve: use of masticatory responses and facial motor responses evoked by electrical stimulationof the trigeminal rootlets for RF-thermorhizotomy guidance. Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 1999;73(1-4):117-21. PubMed PMID: 10853115.
56: Sindou M, Acevedo JC, Turjman F. Aneurysmal remnants after microsurgical clipping: classification and results from a prospective angiographic study (in a consecutive series of 305 operated intracranial aneurysms). Acta Neurochir (Wien). 1998;140(11):1153-9. PubMed PMID: 9870061.
57: Sindou MP, Alaywan M. Most intracranial meningiomas are not cleavable tumors: anatomic-surgical evidence and angiographic predictibility. Neurosurgery. 1998 Mar;42(3):476-80. PubMed PMID: 9526980.
58: Sindou M, Chavez JM, Saint Pierre G, Jouvet A. Percutaneous biopsy of cavernous sinus tumors through the foramen ovale. Neurosurgery. 1997 Jan;40(1):106-10; discussion 110-1. PubMed PMID: 8971832.
59: Sindou M, Fischer C, Derraz S, Keravel Y, Palfi S. [Microsurgical vascular decompression in the treatment of facial hemispasm. A retrospective study of a series of 65 cases and review of the literature]. Neurochirurgie. 1996;42(1):17-28. Review. French. PubMed PMID: 8763761.
60: Sindou M. [Non-traumatic meningeal hemorrhage. Etiology, diagnosis, development]. Rev Prat. 1995 Mar 15;45(6):767-71. French. PubMed PMID: 7754316.
61: Sindou M. Microsurgical DREZotomy (MDT) for pain, spasticity, and hyperactive bladder: a 20-year experience. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 1995;137(1-2):1-5. PubMed PMID: 8748859.
62: Sindou M, Chiha M, Mertens P. Anatomical findings in microsurgical vascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia. Correlations between topography of pain and site of the neuro-vascular conflict. Acta Neurochir Suppl. 1995;64:125-7. PubMed PMID: 8748599.
63: Sindou M, Mertens P, Keravel Y. [Neurosurgical treatments of chronic pain]. Rev Prat. 1994 Sep 15;44(14):1911-7. French. PubMed PMID: 7939283.
64: Sindou M. Favourable influence of opening the lamina terminalis and Lilliequist's membrane on the outcome of ruptured intracranial aneurysms. A study of 197 consecutive cases. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 1994;127(1-2):15-6. PubMed PMID: 7942174.
65: Sindou M, Fobe JL, Berthier E, Vial C. Facial motor responses evoked by direct electrical stimulation of the trigeminal root. Localizing value for radiofrequency thermorhizotomy. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 1994;128(1-4):57-67. PubMed PMID: 7847145.
66: Sindou M, Alaywan M. Role of pia mater vascularization of the tumour in the surgical outcome of intracranial meningiomas. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 1994;130(1-4):90-3. PubMed PMID: 7725948.
67: Sindou M, Turano G, Pantieri R, Mertens P, Mauguière F. Intraoperative monitoring of spinal cord SEPs during microsurgical DREZotomy (MDT) for pain, spasticity and hyperactive bladder. Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 1994;62(1-4):164-70. PubMed PMID: 7631061.
68: Sindou MP, Chiha M, Mertens P. Anatomical findings observed during microsurgical approaches of the cerebellopontine angle for vascular decompression in trigeminal neuralgia (350 cases). Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 1994;63(1-4):203-7. PubMed PMID: 7624636.
69: Sindou M, Guyotat-Pelissou I, Chidiac A, Goutelle A. Transcutaneous pressure adjustable valve for the treatment of hydrocephalus and arachnoid cysts in adults. Experiences with 75 cases. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 1993;121(3-4):135-9. PubMed PMID: 8512009.
70: Sindou M, Mertens P. Microsurgical vascular decompression (MVD) in trigeminal and glosso-vago-pharyngeal neuralgias. A twenty year experience. Acta Neurochir Suppl (Wien). 1993;58:168-70. PubMed PMID: 8109283.
71: Sindou M, Fobé JL, Ciriano D, Fischer C. Hearing prognosis and intraoperative guidance of brainstem auditory evoked potential in microvascular decompression. Laryngoscope. 1992 Jun;102(6):678-82. PubMed PMID: 1602916.
72: Sindou M. [Trigeminal neuralgia. Diagnosis]. Rev Prat. 1992 Apr 15;42(8):1031-4. French. PubMed PMID: 1621045.
73: Sindou M, Gilg A, Vighetto A, Jouvet A. Cryptic angioma in the trochlear nerve. Excision of the invaded portion and successful repair with an autologous graft: case report. Neurosurgery. 1992 Feb;30(2):255-8. Review. PubMed PMID: 1545896.
74: Sindou MP, Fobé JL. Removal of the roof of the external auditory meatus in approaching the tentorial notch through a low temporal craniotomy. Technical note. J Neurosurg. 1991 Mar;74(3):520-2. PubMed PMID: 1993921.
75: Sindou M, Henry JF, Blanchard P. [Idiopathic neuralgia of the glossopharyngeal nerve. Study of a series of 14 cases and review of the literature]. Neurochirurgie. 1991;37(1):18-25. Review. French. PubMed PMID: 2017288.
76: Sindou M, Amrani F, Mertens P. Does microsurgical vascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia work through a neo-compressive mechanism? Anatomical-surgical evidence for a decompressive effect. Acta Neurochir Suppl (Wien). 1991;52:127-9. PubMed PMID: 1838855.
77: Sindou M, Jeanmonod D, Mertens P. Ablative neurosurgical procedures for the treatment of chronic pain. Neurophysiol Clin. 1990 Nov;20(5):399-423. Review. PubMed PMID: 2092203.
78: Sindou M, Debourdeau P, Benhamouda H. [Prognostic factors in ruptured intracranial aneurysm. Significance of the temperature curve]. Presse Med. 1990 Mar 10;19(9):411-5. French. PubMed PMID: 2138762.
79: Sindou M, Amrani F, Mertens P. [Microsurgical vascular decompression in trigeminal neuralgia. Comparison of 2 technical modalities and physiopathologic deductions. A study of 120 cases]. Neurochirurgie. 1990;36(1):16-25; discussion 25-6. French. PubMed PMID: 2352588.
80: Sindou M, Alaywan M. [Orbital and/or zygomatic removal in an approach to lesions near the cranial base. Surgical technic, anatomic study and analysis of a series of 24 cases]. Neurochirurgie. 1990;36(4):225-33. French. PubMed PMID: 2277659.
81: Sindou M, Fobé JL, Ciriano D, Fischer C. [Intraoperative brainstem auditory evoked potential in the microvascular decompression of the 5th and 7th cranial nerves]. Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol (Bord). 1990;111(5):427-31. French. PubMed PMID: 2087604.
82: Sindou M, Mertens P, Jeanmonod D. Microsurgical ablative procedures in the peripheral nerves and dorsal root entry zone for relief of focal spasticity in the limbs. Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 1990;54-55:140-6. PubMed PMID: 2080329.
83: Sindou M. [The dorsal root entry zone of the spinal cord: the surgical target in the treatment of pain and spasticity]. Bull Acad Natl Med. 1989 Nov;173(8):1039-44; discussion 1045. French. PubMed PMID: 2633855.
84: Sindou M, Jeanmonod D. Microsurgical DREZ-otomy for the treatment of spasticity and pain in the lower limbs. Neurosurgery. 1989 May;24(5):655-70. PubMed PMID: 2716974.
85: Sindou M, Daher A, Vighetto A, Goutelle A. [Parasellar chondrosarcoma: report of a case operated on through a pteriono-temporal approach and review of the literature]. Neurochirurgie. 1989;35(3):186-90. Review. French. PubMed PMID: 2695854.
86: Sindou M, Pelissou-Guyotat I, Mertens P, Keravel Y, Athayde AA. Pericallosal aneurysms. Surg Neurol. 1988 Dec;30(6):434-40. PubMed PMID: 3222721.
87: Sindou M, Mertens P. Selective neurotomy of the tibial nerve for treatment of the spastic foot. Neurosurgery. 1988 Dec;23(6):738-44. PubMed PMID: 3216972.
88: Sindou M. Drez lesions for brachial plexus injury. Neurosurgery. 1988 Oct;23(4):528. PubMed PMID: 3200388.
89: Sindou M, Keravel Y. Microsurgical procedures in the peripheral nerves and the dorsal root entry zone for the treatment of spasticity. Scand J Rehabil Med Suppl. 1988;17:139-43. PubMed PMID: 3165206.
90: Sindou M, Mifsud JJ, Rosati C, Boisson D. Microsurgical selective posterior rhizotomy in the dorsal root entry zone for treatment of limb spasticity. Acta Neurochir Suppl (Wien). 1987;39:99-102. PubMed PMID: 3478991.
91: Sindou M, Rosati C, Millet MF, Beneton C. [Selective posterior rhizotomy at the posterior radiculomedullary junction in the treatment of hyperspasticity and pain in the lower limbs]. Neurochirurgie. 1987;33(6):433-54. Review. French. PubMed PMID: 3328098.
92: Sindou M, Keravel Y, Abdennebi B, Szapiro J. [Neurosurgical treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. Direct approach of percutaneous method?]. Neurochirurgie. 1987;33(2):89-111. Review. French. PubMed PMID: 3299125.
93: Sindou M, Mifsud JJ, Boisson D, Goutelle A. Selective posterior rhizotomy in the dorsal root entry zone for treatment of hyperspasticity and pain in the hemiplegic upper limb. Neurosurgery. 1986 May;18(5):587-95. PubMed PMID: 3714007.
94: Sindou M. Hitchcock pain classification. Pain. 1986 Mar;24(3):400. PubMed PMID: 3960578.
95: Sindou M, Abdennebi B, Boisson D, Eyssette M, Goutelle A. [Treatment of spastic foot by selective neurotomy of the tibial nerve. Results of a series of 31 cases]. Neurochirurgie. 1985;31(3):189-97. French. PubMed PMID: 4033857.
96: Sindou M, Szapiro J Jr, Goutelle A, Keravel Y. [Current neurosurgical treatment of facial neuralgia]. Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol (Bord). 1985;106(1):19-24. French. PubMed PMID: 3873668.
97: Sindou M, Abdennebi B, Sharkey P. Microsurgical selective procedures in peripheral nerves and the posterior root-spinal cord junction for spasticity. Appl Neurophysiol. 1985;48(1-6):97-104. PubMed PMID: 3837653.
98: Sindou M. Laser-induced DREZ lesions. J Neurosurg. 1984 Apr;60(4):870-1. PubMed PMID: 6707762.
99: Sindou M, Keravel Y, Debrun G, Decq P, Dolenc V, Duquesnel J, Gaston A, Guegan Y, Huppert J, Marsault C, et al. [Giant intracranial aneurysms. Therapeutic approaches]. Neurochirurgie. 1984;30 Suppl 1:1-128. French. PubMed PMID: 6395031.
100: Sindou M, Keravel Y, Pernot P. [Functional anatomy of the trigeminal nerve]. J Fr Otorhinolaryngol Audiophonol Chir Maxillofac. 1983 Mar;32(3):211-21. French. PubMed PMID: 6222159.
101: Sindou M, Robert H, Sellem E, Perrin G, Duquesnel J, Vera-Romero F. [Developmental ophthalmic ischemia. Regression after emergency extra-intracranial anastomosis]. Neurochirurgie. 1982;28(4):281-5. French. PubMed PMID: 7155265.
102: Sindou M, Gloppe H. [Experimental fascicular nerve autografts. Comparison between predegenerated and fresh grafts]. Neurochirurgie. 1982;28(2):87-90. French. PubMed PMID: 7133268.
103: Sindou M, Roussouly P, Mercatello A, Bady B, Brunon J, Fischer G, Allegre GE. [Ulnar nerve tunnel syndrome at the elbow (49 cases). Valve and dangers of microsurgical neurolysis]. Neurochirurgie. 1982;28(2):121-5. French. PubMed PMID: 7133259.
104: Sindou M, Millet MF, Mortamais J, Eyssette M. Results of selective posterior rhizotomy in the treatment of painful and spastic paraplegia secondary to multiple sclerosis. Appl Neurophysiol. 1982;45(3):335-40. PubMed PMID: 7059165.
105: Sindou M, Mercier P, Bokor J, Brunon J. Bilateral thrombosis of the transverse sinuses: microsurgical revascularization with venous bypass. Surg Neurol. 1980 Mar;13(3):215-20. PubMed PMID: 7368068.
106: Sindou M. Anatomy of spinal roots. J Neurosurg. 1980 Mar;52(3):438-9. PubMed PMID: 7359206.
107: Sindou M, Mercier P, Brunon J, Bokor J, Vallat M, de Lumley L. [“Benign” intracranial hypertension due to bilateral thrombosis of the lateral sinuses treated with venous bypass (author's transl)]. Nouv Presse Med. 1980 Feb 9;9(7):439-42. French. PubMed PMID: 7360644.
108: Sindou M, Keravel Y. [Pain relief through transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). Results on painful neurological disorders in 180 cases (author's transl)]. Neurochirurgie. 1980;26(2):153-7. French. PubMed PMID: 6968041.
109: Sindou M, Chignier E, Mazoyer JF, Pialat J, Fischer G, Descotes J. Revascularization of the spinal cord by micro-anastomoses in dogs. Surg Neurol. 1979 Dec;12(6):492-5. PubMed PMID: 524266.
110: Sindou M, Keravel Y. [Trigeminal neuralgia. Percutaneous thermocoagulation of the trigeminal nerve (author's transl)]. Neurochirurgie. 1979;25(3):166-72. French. PubMed PMID: 547194.
111: Sindou M, Grunewald P, Guegan Y, Redondo A, Rey A. Cerebral revascularization with extra-intracranial anastomoses for vascular lesions of traumatic, malformative, and tumorous origin. Acta Neurochir Suppl (Wien). 1979;28(1):282-6. PubMed PMID: 290169.
112: Sindou M, Brunon J, Fischer G, Mansuy L. [Prevention of intracranial aneurysms rebleeding during the pre-operative delay (author's transl)]. Nouv Presse Med. 1978 Sep 16;7(30):2658. French. PubMed PMID: 693308.
113: Sindou M. [Transcutaneous electroanalgesia in peripheral deafferentation syndromes]. Ann Anesthesiol Fr. 1978;19(5):409-16. French. PubMed PMID: 29536.
114: Sindou M, Quoex C, Baleydier C. [Entry pathways of painful afferent pathways into the spinal cord]. Ann Anesthesiol Fr. 1978;19(5):311-8. French. PubMed PMID: 29526.
115: Sindou M, Brunon J, Fischer G, Goutelle A, Mansuy L. [Extra-intracranial anastomosis preliminary to ligation of the carotid artery. Its value apropos of a case of traumatic aneurysm of the cervical internal carotid artery]. Neurochirurgie. 1977 May-Jun;23(3):205-13. French. PubMed PMID: 917188.
116: Sindou M. [Selective posterior radicellotomy in the treatment of spasticity]. Neurochirurgie. 1977;23(5):359-66. French. PubMed PMID: 614502.
117: Sindou M, Keravel Y. [Percutaneous thermocoagulation of the trigeminal root. A new neurosurgical treatment of essential facial neuralgia]. Nouv Presse Med. 1976 Jun 19;5(25):1583-4. French. PubMed PMID: 934881.
118: Sindou M, Mazoyer JF, Fischer G, Pialat J, Fourcade C. Experimental bypass for sagittal sinus repair. Preliminary report. J Neurosurg. 1976 Mar;44(3):325-30. PubMed PMID: 1249611.
119: Sindou M, Peronnet F, Fischer G, Gerin P, Mansuy L. [The value of straticorticography for peroperative examination of cerebral tumours (author's transl)]. Ann Radiol (Paris). 1976 Mar-Apr;19(2):227-36. French. PubMed PMID: 795346.
120: Sindou M, Mazoyer JF, Pialat J, Fischer G, Fourcade C, Descotes J, Mansuy L. [Experimental intracranial venous microsurgery. Bypass of the sagittal sinus for arterial or venous repair and preoperative measurement of the cerebral impedance in the dog]. Neurochirurgie. 1975 May-Jun;21(3):177-89. French. PubMed PMID: 1219487.
121: Sindou M, Fischer G, Goutelle A, Mansuy L. [Selective surgery of posterior nerve roots. First results of surgery for pain]. Neurochirurgie. 1974 Sep-Oct;20(5):391-408. French. PubMed PMID: 4468379.
122: Sindou M, Fischer G, Goutelle A, Schott B, Mansuy L. [Selective posterior rhizotomy in the treatment of spasticity]. Rev Neurol (Paris). 1974 May-Jun;130(5-6):201-16. French. PubMed PMID: 4432013.
123: Sindou M, Pefferkorn J, Fischer G. [Primary supratentorial intracerebral haematomata due to capillary vascular malformations (telangiectasis and venous hamartoma proved in 9 surgical cases) (author's transl)]. Neurochirurgia (Stuttg). 1974 May;17(3):84-90. French. PubMed PMID: 4422057.
124: Sindou M, Quoex C, Baleydier C. Fiber organization at the posterior spinal cord-rootlet junction in man. J Comp Neurol. 1974 Jan 1;153(1):15-26. PubMed PMID: 4817344.
125: Sindou M, Peronnet F, Fischer G, Gerin P, Mansuy L. [Exploration of the cortex in humans by the transcorticographic and straticorticographic methods]. Neurochirurgie. 1972 May-Jun;18(3):213-34. French. PubMed PMID: 4566230.
126: Sindou M, Péronnet F, Laviron A, Quoex F, Gerin P, Courjon J. [Comparative study of electroencephalographic, transcorticographic, and straticorticographic results]. Rev Electroencephalogr Neurophysiol Clin. 1972 Apr-Jun;2(2):183-8. French. PubMed PMID: 4681596.
127: Sindou M, Boisson M, Dechaume JP, Thierry A, Goutelle A, Courjon J. [Epileptic sequelae of cerebral abscesses]. J Med Lyon. 1971 Apr 20;52(207):621-32. French. PubMed PMID: 5136572.