Intra-operative 3D ultrasound in neurosurgery

In recent years there has been a considerable improvement in the quality of ultrasound (US) imaging. The integration of 3D US with neuronavigation technology has created an efficient and inexpensive tool for intra-operative imaging in neurosurgery. In this review we present the technological backgro...

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Published in:Acta neurochirurgica 2006-03, Vol.148 (3), p.235-253
Main Authors: Unsgaard, G, Rygh, O M, Selbekk, T, Müller, T B, Kolstad, F, Lindseth, F, Hernes, T A Nagelhus
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brain - pathology
Brain - surgery
Brain Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Brain Diseases - surgery
Echoencephalography - methods
Echoencephalography - standards
Echoencephalography - trends
Humans
Imaging, Three-Dimensional - methods
Imaging, Three-Dimensional - standards
Imaging, Three-Dimensional - trends
Intraoperative Period
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - standards
Neuronavigation - methods
Neuronavigation - standards
Neuronavigation - trends
Neurosurgery
Neurosurgical Procedures - methods
Neurosurgical Procedures - trends
Tumors
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Summary:In recent years there has been a considerable improvement in the quality of ultrasound (US) imaging. The integration of 3D US with neuronavigation technology has created an efficient and inexpensive tool for intra-operative imaging in neurosurgery. In this review we present the technological background and an overview of the wide range of different applications. The technology has so far mostly been applied to improve surgery of tumours in brain tissue, but it has also been found to be useful in other procedures such as operations for cavernous haemangiomas, skull base tumours, syringomyelia, medulla tumours, aneurysms, AVMs and endoscopy guidance.
ISSN:0001-6268
0942-0940
DOI:10.1007/s00701-005-0688-y