Textbook Chapters:
 

1.  Kirsch W, Masferrer R, Kim YD, Krauth L, Schroeder M, and Noremberg M:
     Intracranial Tumors: Their Pathophysiology, Specific Properties and Prospective
     Future Control.
     In The Science and Practice of Clinical Medicine. Vol.5, Neurology, Grune and Stratton,
     Inc. 1980.

2. Hadley MN, Masferrer R, Zabramski J, and Spetzler RF:
    Management of Vertebrobasilar Insuficiency. In Cerebral Revascularization for Stroke.
    Thieme-Stratton, Inc. 1985.

3. Masferrer R:
    Paget’s Disease: A Review.  In Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences
    Academic Press. San Diego California.  (Submitted for publication, 1999)

1. Masferrer R, Zabramski J, Hunt S, Harrington T, Johnson P, and Spetzler RF:
    Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy and Recurrent Spontaneous Intracerebral Hematomas.
    BNI Quarterly 1(1): 29-33, 1985.

2. Bush M and Masferrer R:
    Neurologic Complications of Bacterial Endocarditis.
    BNI Quarterly 1(2): 13- 18, 1985.

3. Masferrer R:
    Changing Tides: The Neurosurgery Chief Residency at BNI.
    BNI Quarterly 1(2): 41-42, 1985.

4. Masferrer R, Hadley MN, Bloomfield S, and Spetzler RF:
    Transoral Microsurgical Resections of the Odontoid Process and Space
    OccupyingLesions at theCraniocervical Junction.
    BNI Quarterly 1(3): 34-40, 1985.

5. Hadley MN, Spetzler RF, Masferrer R, Martin NA, and Carter LP:
    Occipital Artery to Extradural Vertebral Artery Bypass Procedure. Case Report.
    J. Neurosurg 63: 622-625, 1985.

6. Hadley MN, Sonntag VKH, Grahm TW, Masferrer R, and Browner C:
    Axis Fractures Resulting From Motor Vehicle Accidents. The Need for
    Occupant Restraints.
    Spine 11(9): 861-864, 1986.

7. Masferrer R:
    On Don Quixote, Windmills, and Lawsuits.
    American Medical News. 32(20):23-24, 1989.

8. Masferrer R, Rauch H, and Sonntag VKH:
    Camptocormia in U.S. personnel Assigned to the Western Pacific.
    BNI Quarterly 5 (4):20-24, 1989.

9. Masferrer R, Zabramski J, Ansell LV, and Spetzler RF:
    The POEMS Syndrome. A Case Report.
    BNI Quarterly. 1989.

10. Masferrer R:
      The Gulf War Syndrome: Is It Really a new Disorder?
      BNI Quarterly 13 (4): 4-13. 1997.

11. Eleraky MA, Masferrer R, and Sonntag VKH:
      Posterior Atlantoaxial Facet Screw Fixation in Rheumatoid Arthritis.
      Accepted for publication. Journal of Neurosurgery.

12. Masferrer R, Gomez C, Karahalios D and Sonntag VKH:
      Efficacy of Pedicle Screw Fixation in the Treatment of Instability and
      Failed Back Surgery:
      A Five Year Review.
      Journal of Neurosurgery, 1999.

13. Visocchi M, Masferrer R, and Dickman CA:
      Thoracoscopic approaches to the Thoracic Spine.
       Acta Neurochirurgica, 1999.

14. Masferrer R et al.:
        A Grading Scale for Cerebral Concussions.
        Submitted for publication. BNI Quarterly.

15. Masferrer R et al.:
       El Sindrome del Golfo Persico: Mitologia o Realidad?
       Medico Interamericano. (Submitted for publication)

16. Masferrer R, and Prendergast V:
      History of Back Pain and Sciatica.
      Submitted for publication. BNI Quarterly.
 
17. Masferrer R, Rosado de Christianson M and Prendergast V:
      Clinical Implications of Osteitis Deformans
      Submitted for publication. BNI Quarterly

1. Masferrer R, Sonntag VKH, Spetzler RF, and Kornblith P:
    Aspergillus Fumigatus Beers Have Cytotoxic Properties In Tissue Cultures
    Derived From HighGrade Astrocytomas. (Abstract)
    Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society Annual Meeting.
    Colorado Springs, Colorado. June, 1984.

2. Spetzler RF, Martin NA, Carter LP, and Masferrer R:
    Avoidance of Normal Perfusion Pressure Breakthrough in the Treatment of Giant
    ArteriovenousMalformations. (Abstract)
    Tenth International Joint Conference of Stroke and Cerebral Circulation.
    Phoenix, Arizona. February, 1985.

3. Masferrer R, and Olegario D:
    Cervical Spine Injuries at Clark Regional Medical Center: A Ten Year Review. (Abstract)
    Association of Military Surgeons of The United States Annual Meeting.
    Washington DC. June, 1986.

4. Masferrer R, Sonntag VKH, Nunemacher M, and Kolb M:
    Cytotoxic Effects of Chymopapain in Tissue Cultures Derived from
    Herniated Nucleus Pulposus.(Abstract)
    Joint Section on Spinal Disorders. American Association of Neurological
    Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Boca Raton, Florida. January, 1987.

5. Masferrer R, Hadley MN, Sonntag VKH, and Browner C:
    Fractures of the Second Cervical Vertebra: A Review of 170 Cases. (Abstract)
    InternationalConference on Recent Advances in Neurotraumatology.
    Seville, Spain. September, 1987.

6. Masferrer R, and Paras B:
    Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor of the Ulnar Nerve: Case Report and
    Review of the Literature.(Abstract)
    Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society Meeting (1994).

7. Masferrer R, Paras B, Murphy A, Krautheim M, and Jacobi A:
    Use of a Modified Mills Valvulotome as a Posterior
    Longitudinal Ligament Knife. ( Abstract)
    Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society Meeting (1994).

8. Masferrer R et al:
     Aneurysmal Bone Cysts: A Review of Two Hospital Populations (Abstract)
     Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society Meeting (1997).

10. Masferrer R et al:
      Deep Vein Thrombosis in Spinal Surgery (Abstract).
      Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society Meeting (1997).

11. Masferrer R et al.:
      The Colored Pain Drawing (Abstract)
      American Association of Nurse Practitioner,s Annual Meeting (1999)

12. Masferrer R et al.:
      Colored Pain Drawings in Neurosurgery (Abstract).
      Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society Meeting (1999).

13. Masferrer R et al.:
      Morphine in the Management of Acute Pain and Terminal Illness (Abstract)
      Association of Orthopedic Nurses Annual Meeting (2000).

14. Masferrer R, and Prendergast V:
      Assessment of Back Pain: Use of Colored Pain Drawings in A Neurosurgical Practice.
      (Abstract)
      Memorial Hospital Critical Care Symposium, September 1999.

15. Masferrer R, Prendergast V, and Hagell P:
      The Use of Colored Pain Drawings in the Assessment of Back Pain and Radicular Pain.
      (Abstract)
      Barrow Neurological Institute Grand Rounds, October 1999.

  Essays
 

1. Of Eagles Among Sparrows.
    (Honorable Mention) Ira C. Eaker Essay Competition. University Of The Air.

1. Masferrer R, Zabramski JM, Williams FC, and Spetzler RF:
    Traumatic Dissections of the Carotid Artery Following Cervical Manipulations.

2. Masferrer R, Stout and Bartlett C:
    Lymphocytic Adenohypophysitis. Case Report and Review of the Literature.

3. Masferrer R:
    Missile Injuries of the Central Nervous System.
    A Historical, Medical, Forensic, and Socio-Political Analysis of the Most
    Frequent Form of Penetrating Trauma to the Head and Spine.

4. Masferrer R, and Anderson W:
    A Review of the Injuries of Neurological Significance suffered during the
    Conquest of Meso America. Abstract submitted to the Rocky Mountain
    Neurosurgical Society Meeting (1994).

5. Masferrer R:
    The Kennedy Assasinations: A study in Forensic Neuropathology.