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Stereotaxic surgery with a magnetic resonance- and computerized tomography-compatible system.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3009738     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Modern stereotaxic surgery is dependent upon compatible advanced imaging tools, including computerized tomography (CT) scanning and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. The authors describe three cases in which the patients underwent stereotaxic surgery for mass lesions identified by both MR imaging and CT scans. Identical target coordinates were defined by both techniques, and accuracy was confirmed by intraoperative CT. In comparison to stereotaxic CT, MR provided superior contrast resolution, allowed direct multiplanar imaging and target determination, and permitted accurate correlation of the image with histological features. The operative set-up and technique are described. Stereotaxic surgery with MR imaging may permit more accurate histopathological definition of tumor margins and ultimately lead to better dosimetry for therapeutic procedures such as interstitial brachytherapy.
Authors:
L D Lunsford; A J Martinez; R E Latchaw
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of neurosurgery     Volume:  64     ISSN:  0022-3085     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Neurosurg.     Publication Date:  1986 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1986-06-16     Completed Date:  1986-06-16     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0253357     Medline TA:  J Neurosurg     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  872-8     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Astrocytoma / pathology,  radiography,  surgery*
Brain Neoplasms / pathology,  radiography,  surgery*
Cerebral Hemorrhage / pathology,  radiography,  surgery
Female
Glioblastoma / pathology,  radiography,  surgery*
Hematoma / pathology,  radiography,  surgery
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / diagnostic use*
Male
Middle Aged
Stereotaxic Techniques* / instrumentation
Tomography, X-Ray Computed*

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