N Rotter1, B Schmitz2, F Sommer3, S Röhrer4, P J Schuler3, F Bischof3, M O Scheithauer3, T K Hoffmann3. 1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ulm University Medical Center, Frauensteige 12, 89075, Ulm, Germany. nicole.rotter@uniklinik-ulm.de. 2. Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany. 3. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ulm University Medical Center, Frauensteige 12, 89075, Ulm, Germany. 4. Department of Neurosurgery, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Cochlear implantation in routine cases with normal anatomy is commonly performed without intraoperative image guidance. Revision cochlear implantation as well as surgery in malformations require not only a precise understanding of the underlying complex anatomy, but surgeons need to transform two-dimensional computed tomography (2D CT) scans into the surgical field and use this information for intraoperative surgical navigation. So far, information about the exact position of the electrode during insertion cannot be provided to the surgeon. Here, we present our first operative experience with cochlear implant surgery supported by intraoperative Dyna-CT technology, providing the surgeon with detailed views of the electrode location. METHODS: To prove the feasibility of the procedure, two cases of cochlear implantation were performed with intraoperative application of cone-beam CT acquired by a C-arm Dyna-CT system (Artis Zeego, Siemens Healthcare, Erlangen, Germany). Image reconstruction was performed intraoperatively in order to assess the correct positioning of the electrodes. RESULTS: Intraoperative Dyna-CT enabled clear visualization of the surgical anatomy and intracochlear electrode position. Dyna-CT technology can be applied with acceptable additional time requirements without adding too much complexity to the surgical procedure. CONCLUSION: Intraoperative data acquisition by Dyna-CT represents a suitable option for online surgical navigation during cochlear implant surgery. This imaging technology will push further advances in cochlear implant surgery and lateral skull base surgery, particularly if linked to intraoperative navigation.
BACKGROUND: Cochlear implantation in routine cases with normal anatomy is commonly performed without intraoperative image guidance. Revision cochlear implantation as well as surgery in malformations require not only a precise understanding of the underlying complex anatomy, but surgeons need to transform two-dimensional computed tomography (2D CT) scans into the surgical field and use this information for intraoperative surgical navigation. So far, information about the exact position of the electrode during insertion cannot be provided to the surgeon. Here, we present our first operative experience with cochlear implant surgery supported by intraoperative Dyna-CT technology, providing the surgeon with detailed views of the electrode location. METHODS: To prove the feasibility of the procedure, two cases of cochlear implantation were performed with intraoperative application of cone-beam CT acquired by a C-arm Dyna-CT system (Artis Zeego, Siemens Healthcare, Erlangen, Germany). Image reconstruction was performed intraoperatively in order to assess the correct positioning of the electrodes. RESULTS: Intraoperative Dyna-CT enabled clear visualization of the surgical anatomy and intracochlear electrode position. Dyna-CT technology can be applied with acceptable additional time requirements without adding too much complexity to the surgical procedure. CONCLUSION: Intraoperative data acquisition by Dyna-CT represents a suitable option for online surgical navigation during cochlear implant surgery. This imaging technology will push further advances in cochlear implant surgery and lateral skull base surgery, particularly if linked to intraoperative navigation.
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