Development of radiolucent headholder pins for intraoperative CT-imaging

C. Radina, E. Krampe, M. Edlauer, P. A. Winkler, E. Wintermantel

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Abstract

With the introduction of intraoperative computed tomography, neurosurgeons can obtain images of the brain during surgery, offering the possibility of intraoperative resection control and monitoring of potential complications. The combination of intraoperative CT with neuronavigation permits the possibility to update the reference scans when necessary. However, the headholder pins normally used for intraoperative CT (titanium or sapphire) still show x-ray artifacts. In the present study pins made of alternative materials like ceramics, polymers and composites are compared to their mechanical and artifact behavior to evaluate their potential use in the clinical routine.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWorld Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering - Surgery, Minimal Invasive Interventions, Endoscopy and Image Guided Therapy
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages43-46
Number of pages4
Edition6
ISBN (Print)9783642039058
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
EventWorld Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering - Surgery, Minimal Invasive Interventions, Endoscopy and Image Guided Therapy - Munich, Germany
Duration: 7 Sep 200912 Sep 2009

Publication series

NameIFMBE Proceedings
Number6
Volume25
ISSN (Print)1680-0737

Conference

ConferenceWorld Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering - Surgery, Minimal Invasive Interventions, Endoscopy and Image Guided Therapy
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period7/09/0912/09/09

Keywords

  • Artifact
  • Headholder pin
  • Intraoperative CT
  • Mayfield clamp
  • Navigation

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