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The value of intraoperative scans during CT-guided stereotactic procedures.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  1407537     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The accuracy stereotactic procedures performed during the pre-computed tomography (CT) era was confirmed by intraoperative X-ray pictures. With the availability of CT it is now possible to confirm the position of the probe-tip on an image of the target. For biopsy of small lesions in critical areas of the brain, permanent placement of radioactive seeds, or thalamotomy, it would be desirable to have confirmation of the site of the probe-tip prior to performing the main step of the procedure. Intraoperative CT was performed in 216 stereotactic procedures carried out on the scanner table including biopsies, aspiration of cysts, brachytherapy, aspiration of abscesses, thalamotomy, and evacuation of intracerebral hematoma. In 6 cases, inaccuracies were detected, which it was possible to correct so as to place the probe where desired.
Authors:
A Patil; P Kumar; L Leibrock; B Gelber; B Aarabi
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Neuroradiology     Volume:  34     ISSN:  0028-3940     ISO Abbreviation:  Neuroradiology     Publication Date:  1992  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1992-11-25     Completed Date:  1992-11-25     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  1302751     Medline TA:  Neuroradiology     Country:  GERMANY    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  453-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biopsy
Brachytherapy
Brain / pathology,  radiography*
Brain Diseases / pathology,  radiography
Child
Child, Preschool
Humans
Middle Aged
Monitoring, Intraoperative*
Radiography, Interventional
Stereotaxic Techniques*
Time Factors
Tomography, X-Ray Computed* / methods

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