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Fred G. Barker II, M.D. 
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Representative Recent Publications:

1. Frim DM, Barker FG, Poletti CE, Hamilton AJ. Postoperative low-dose heparin decreases thromboembolic complications in neurosurgical patients. Neurosurgery 1992;30:830-833.

2. Barker FG. The Massachusetts General Hospital: early history, and neurosurgery to 1939. J Neurosurg 1993;79:948-959.

3. Yaremchuk MJ, Fiala TGS, Barker F, Ragland R. The effects of rigid fixation on craniofacial growth of Rhesus monkeys. Plast Reconstr Surg 1994;93:1-10.

4. Barker FG. Efficacy of prophylactic antibiotics for craniotomy: a meta-analysis. Neurosurgery 1994;35:484-492.

5. Barker FG, Tatter SB. Flow-directed placement of atrial catheter for ventriculoatrial shunts. Technical note. Neurosurgery 1994;35:534-536.

6. Barker FG, Ogilvy CS, Chin JK, Joseph MP, Pile-Spellman J, Crowell RM. Transethmoidal transsphenoidal approach for embolization of a carotid-cavernous fistula. Case report. J Neurosurg 1994;81:921-923.

7. Barker FG, Jannetta PJ, Bissonette DB, Shields PT, Larkins MV, Jho HD. Microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm. J Neurosurg 1995;82:201-210.

8. Barker FG. Phineas among the phrenologists: the American Crowbar Case and nineteenth century theories of cerebral localization. Historical vignette. J Neurosurg 1995;82:672-682.

9. Chang SM, Barker FG, Larson DA, Bollen AW, Prados MD. Sarcomas subsequent to cranial irradiation. Neurosurgery 1995;36:685-690.

10. Fick J, Barker FG, Dazin P, Westphale EM, Beyer EC, Israel MA. The extent of heterocellular communication is predictive of bystander tumor cytotoxicity in vitro. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 1995;92:11071-11075.

11. Butler WE, Barker FG, Crowell RM. Polycystic kidney disease patients would benefit from routine magnetic resonance angiographic screening for intracranial aneurysms: a decision analysis. Neurosurgery 1996;38:506-516.

12. Barker FG, Prados MD, Chang SM, Davis RL, Gutin PH, Lamborn KR, Larson DA, McDermott MW, Sneed PK, Wilson CB. Bromodeoxyuridine labeling index in glioblastoma multiforme: relation to radiation response, age, and survival. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 1996:34:803-808.

13. Barker FG, Ogilvy CS. Efficacy of prophylactic nimodipine for delayed ischemic deficit after subarachnoid hemorrhage: a meta-analysis. J Neurosurg 1996;84:405-414.

14. Barker FG, Prados MD, Chang SM, Gutin PH, Lamborn KR, Larson DA, Malec MK, McDermott MW, Sneed PK, Wara WM, Wilson CB. Radiation response and survival in glioblastoma multiforme. J Neurosurg 1996;84:442-448.

15. Barker FG, Davis RL, Chang SM, Prados MD. Necrosis as a prognostic factor in glioblastoma multiforme. Cancer 1996;77:1161-1166.

16. Barker FG, Jannetta PJ, Bissonette DB, Larkins MV, Jho HD. The long-term outcome of microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia. N Engl J Med 1996;334:1077-1083.

17. Barker FG, Jannetta PJ, Babu RP, Pomonis S, Bissonette DJ, Jho HD. Long-term outcome after operation for trigeminal neuralgia in patients with posterior fossa tumors. J Neurosurg 1996;84:818-825.

18. Barker FG. Analysis of the relationship between long-term operative success and a transient or delayed operative side effect. Technical note. Neurosurgery 1996;39:412-416.

19. Ogilvy CS, Barker FG, Joseph MP, Cheney ML, Swearingen B, Crowell RM. Transfacial transclival approach for midline posterior circulation aneurysms. Neurosurgery 1996;39:736-742.

20. Barker FG, Jannetta PJ, Bissonette DJ, Jho HD. Trigeminal numbness and tic relief after microvascular decompression for typical trigeminal neuralgia. Neurosurgery 1997;40:39-45.

21. Barker FG, Chang SM, Valk PE, Pounds TR, Prados MD. 18-Fluorodeoxyglucose uptake and survival in recurrent malignant glioma. Cancer 1997;79:115-126.

22. Barker FG, Chang SM, Huhn SL, Davis RL, Gutin PH, McDermott MW, Wilson CB, Prados MD. Age and the risk of anaplasia in MR-nonenhancing cerebral tumors. Cancer 1997;80:936-941.

23. Chang SM, Barker FG, Huhn SL, Nicholas MK, Page M, Rabbitt J, Prados MD. A phase II trial of high dose oral tamoxifen and subcutaneous interferon alpha-2a for recurrent malignant glioma. J Neurooncol 1998;37:169-176.

24. Barker FG, Chang SM, Gutin PH, Malec MK, McDermott MW, Prados MD, Wilson CB. Survival and functional status after resection of recurrent glioblastoma multiforme. Neurosurgery 1998;42:709-723.

25. Swearingen B, Barker FG, Katznelson L, Biller BMK, Grinspoon S, Klibanski A, Moayeri N, Black PMcL, Zervas NT. Long-term mortality after transsphenoidal surgery and adjunctive therapy for acromegaly. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1998;83:3419-3426.

26. Wackym PA, King WA, Barker FG, Poe DS. Endoscope-assisted vestibular neurectomy. Laryngoscope 1998;108:1787-1793.

27. Swearingen B, Biller BMK, Barker FG, Katznelson L, Grinspoon S, Klibanski A, Zervas NT. Long-term mortality after transsphenoidal surgery for Cushing's disease. Ann Int Med 1999;130:821-824.

28. Wackym PA, King WA, Poe DS, Meyer GA, Ojemann RG, Barker FG, Walsh PR, Staecker H. Adjunctive use of endoscopy during acoustic neuroma surgery. Laryngoscope 1999;109:1193-1201.

29. Simmons ML, Lamborn KR, Takahashi M, Chen P, Israel MA, Berger MS, Godfrey T, Nigro J, Prados M, Chang S, Barker FG, Aldape K. Analysis of complex relationships between age, p53, EGFR, and survival in glioblastoma patients. Cancer Res 2001;61:1122-1128.

30. Barker FG, Amin-Hanjani S, Butler WE, Lyons S, Ojemann RG, Chapman PH, Ogilvy CS. Temporal clustering of hemorrhages from untreated cavernous malformations of the central nervous system. Neurosurgery 2001;49:15-24.

31. Barker FG, Simmons ML, Chang SM, Prados MD, Larson DA, Sneed PK, Wara WM, Berger MS, Chen P, Israel MA, Aldape KD. EGFR overexpression and radiation response in glioblastoma multiforme. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2001;51:410-418.

32. Barker FG, Chang SM, Larson DA, Sneed PK, Wara WM, Wilson CB, Prados MD. Age and radiation response in glioblastoma multiforme. Neurosurgery 2001;49:1288-1298.

33. Chang SM, Barker FG, Schmidt MH, Sloan AE, Kasper R, Phillips L, Shih K, Hariharan S, Berger MS, and the Glioma Outcomes Investigators. Clinical trial participation among patients enrolled in the Glioma Outcomes Project. Cancer 2002;94:2681-2687.

34. Barker FG. Efficacy of prophylactic antibiotic therapy in spinal surgery: a meta-analysis. Neurosurgery 2002;51:391-401.

35. Rabinov JD, Lee PL, Barker FG, Louis DN, Harsh GR, Cosgrove GR, Chiocca EA, Thornton AF, Loeffler JS, Henson JW, Gonzalez RG. In vivo 3-T MR spectroscopy in the distinction of recurrent glioma versus radiation effects: initial experience. Radiology 2002;225:871-879.

36. Barker FG, Amin-Hanjani S, Butler WE, Ogilvy CS, Carter BS. In-hospital mortality and morbidity after surgical treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms in the United States, 1996-2000: the effects of hospital and surgeon volume. Neurosurgery 2003;52:995-1009.

37. Olivi A, Grossman SA, Tatter S, Barker F, Judy K, Olsen J, Bruce J, Hilt D, Fisher J, Piantadosi S. Dose escalation of carmustine in surgically implanted polymers in patients with recurrent malignant glioma: a New Approaches to Brain Tumor Therapy CNS Consortium trial. J Clin Oncol 2003;21:1845-1849.

38. Chang SM, Parney IF, McDermott M, Barker FG, Schmidt MH, Huang W, Laws ER Jr, Lillehei KO, Bernstein M, Brem H, Sloan AE, Berger M, and the Glioma Outcomes Investigators. Perioperative complications and neurological outcome of first versus second craniotomy among patients enrolled in the Glioma Outcomes Project. J Neurosurg 2003;98:1175-1181.

39. Kalkanis SN, Eskandar EN, Carter BS, Barker FG. Microvascular decompression surgery in the United States, 1996-2000: mortality rates, morbidity rates, and the effects of hospital and surgeon volume. Neurosurgery 2003;52:1251-1262.

40. Hoh BL, Rabinov JD, Pryor JC, Carter BS, Barker FG. In-hospital mortality and morbidity after endovascular treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms in the United States, 1996-2000: the effect of hospital and physician volume. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2003;24:1409-1420.

41. Barker FG, Butler WE, Lyons S, Cascio E, Ogilvy CS, Loeffler JS, Chapman PH. Dose-volume prediction of radiation-related complications after proton beam radiosurgery for cerebral arteriovenous malformations. J Neurosurg 2003;99:254-263. With accompanying editorial, see below for reply.

42. Barker FG, Carter BS, Ojemann RG, Jyung RW, Poe DS, McKenna MJ. Surgical excision of acoustic neuroma: patient outcome and provider caseload. Laryngoscope 2003;113:1332-1343.

43. Weber DC, Chan AW, Bussiere MR, Harsh GR 4th, Ancukiewicz M, Barker FG, Thornton AT, Martuza RL, Nadol JB Jr, Chapman PH, Loeffler JS. Proton beam radiosurgery for vestibular schwannoma: tumor control and cranial nerve toxicity. Neurosurgery 2003;53:577-588.

44. Barker FG, Klibanski A, Swearingen B. Transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors in the United States, 1996-2000: mortality, morbidity and the effect of hospital and surgeon volume. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2003;88:4709-4719.

45. Eskandar EN, Flaherty A, Cosgrove GR, Shinobu LA, Barker FG. Surgery for Parkinson disease in the United States, 1996-2000: practice patterns, short-term outcome and hospital charges in a nationwide sample. J Neurosurg 2003;99:863-871.

46. Ramsey MJ, McKenna MJ, Barker FG. Superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome. J Neurosurg 2004;100:123-4.

47. Barker FG, Amin-Hanjani S, Butler WE, Hoh BL, Rabinov JD, Pryor JC, Ogilvy CS, Carter BS. Age-dependent differences in short-term outcome after surgical or endovascular treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms in the United States, 1996-2000. Neurosurgery 2004;54:18-30.

48. Smith ER, Butler WE, Barker FG. In-hospital mortality after ventriculoperitoneal shunt procedures in the United States, 1998-2000: relation to hospital and surgeon volume of care. In press, J Neurosurg, 2004. With accompanying editorial and reply.

49. Amin-Hanjani S, Ogilvy CS, Barker FG. Does intracisternal thrombolysis prevent vasospasm following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage? In press, Neurosurgery, 2004.

50. Smith ER, Butler WE, Barker FG. Craniotomy for resection of pediatric brain tumors in the United States, 1988-2000: the effect of provider caseload and progressive centralization and specialization of care. In press, Neurosurgery, 2004.

51. Rabinov JD, Barker FG, McKenna MJ, Curtin HD. Virtual cisternoscopy: 3D models of the cerebellopontine angle for lesions related to the cranial nerves. In press, Skull Base Surg, 2004.

52. Barker FG. Craniotomy for resection of metastatic brain tumors in the United States, 1988-2000: decreasing mortality and the effect of provider caseload. In press, Cancer, 2004.

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