A J Ulm1, F J Bova, W A Friedman. 1. Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The advent of modern computer technology has made it possible to examine not just the target point, but the entire trajectory in planning for stereotactic biopsies. METHODS: Two hundred consecutive biopsies were performed by one surgeon, utilizing a computer graphics workstation. The target point, entry point, and complete trajectory were carefully scrutinized and adjusted to minimize potential complications. RESULTS: Pathologically abnormal tissue was obtained in 197 cases (98.5%). There was no mortality in this series. Symptomatic hemorrhages occurred in 4 cases (2%). CONCLUSIONS: Computer graphics workstations facilitate safe and effective biopsies in virtually any brain area.
BACKGROUND: The advent of modern computer technology has made it possible to examine not just the target point, but the entire trajectory in planning for stereotactic biopsies. METHODS: Two hundred consecutive biopsies were performed by one surgeon, utilizing a computer graphics workstation. The target point, entry point, and complete trajectory were carefully scrutinized and adjusted to minimize potential complications. RESULTS: Pathologically abnormal tissue was obtained in 197 cases (98.5%). There was no mortality in this series. Symptomatic hemorrhages occurred in 4 cases (2%). CONCLUSIONS: Computer graphics workstations facilitate safe and effective biopsies in virtually any brain area.
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