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lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-4-5
pubmed:abstractText
Intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) serves as a basic imaging tool in neurosurgery. However, its low quality and difficulty in interpreting the images make its use as a resection control tool and navigation system cumbersome. We present our experience using a high-resolution 3D IOUS system combined with a navigation system in pediatric cranial surgery. We retrospectively reviewed 16 pediatric neurosurgical procedures in which a high-resolution 3D IOUS combined with a navigation system was used. The system enables basic navigation based on preoperative computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging scans. In addition, IOUS images serve as a data set for updated intraoperative navigation. The indications for IOUS were preoperative navigation to define the skin incision and exact craniotomy site, and for real-time neuronavigation and resection control during tumor removal. The added time per case was short and no technical difficulties were encountered. High-resolution 3D IOUS combined with navigation systems has advantages for the pediatric neurosurgical population, including both real-time basic navigation and improved resection control.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
1016-2291
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
43
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
185-91
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2007
pubmed:articleTitle
Real-time neuronavigation with high-quality 3D ultrasound SonoWand in pediatric neurosurgery.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Dana Children's Hospital, Tel-Aviv Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article