TY - JOUR
T1 - Image-based functional neurosurgery.
AU - Burchiel, K. J.
PY - 1992
Y1 - 1992
N2 - The development of computerized tomography and compatible stereotactic frame and localization devices has improved the ease and accuracy of functional stereotactic neurosurgery. Computerized tomograph-directed functional stereotaxy appears to be a safe and effective means of target development. Magnetic resonance imaging holds the promise of greater anatomical definition and direct sagittal imaging. Significant questions remain, however, concerning the reliability of MRI-based stereotactic neurosurgery, and these must be addressed. Presently, these techniques should be viewed as a means to localize a target region, not the target per se, and, as stated by Apuzzo, "It is not envisioned, however, that the need for intraoperative stimulation will be mitigated by such refinements."
AB - The development of computerized tomography and compatible stereotactic frame and localization devices has improved the ease and accuracy of functional stereotactic neurosurgery. Computerized tomograph-directed functional stereotaxy appears to be a safe and effective means of target development. Magnetic resonance imaging holds the promise of greater anatomical definition and direct sagittal imaging. Significant questions remain, however, concerning the reliability of MRI-based stereotactic neurosurgery, and these must be addressed. Presently, these techniques should be viewed as a means to localize a target region, not the target per se, and, as stated by Apuzzo, "It is not envisioned, however, that the need for intraoperative stimulation will be mitigated by such refinements."
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M3 - Review article
C2 - 1458747
AN - SCOPUS:0027013861
SN - 0069-4827
VL - 39
SP - 314
EP - 330
JO - Clinical neurosurgery
JF - Clinical neurosurgery
ER -