Awake craniotomy using electromagnetic navigation technology without rigid pin fixation

Highlights • We report our institutional experience using an electromagnetic navigation system without rigid head fixation for awake craniotomy. • The StealthStation® S7 AxiEM™ navigation system was used for this technique. • The application of this technique is accurate and offers superior patient...

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Published in:Journal of clinical neuroscience 2015-11, Vol.22 (11), p.1827-1829
Main Authors: Morsy, Ahmed A, Ng, Wai Hoe
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Awake craniotomy
Craniotomy - instrumentation
Craniotomy - methods
Electromagnetic neuronavigation
Frameless
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Neurology
Neuronavigation - instrumentation
Neuronavigation - methods
Pinless
Stealth
Stereotactic
Wakefulness
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Summary:Highlights • We report our institutional experience using an electromagnetic navigation system without rigid head fixation for awake craniotomy. • The StealthStation® S7 AxiEM™ navigation system was used for this technique. • The application of this technique is accurate and offers superior patient comfort. • It is recommended as an effective adjunctive technique for awake surgery.
ISSN:0967-5868
1532-2653
DOI:10.1016/j.jocn.2015.04.013