Intraoperative Imaging in Neurosurgery: MRI, CT, Ultrasound

by R.L. Bernays (Editor), H.-G. Imhof (Editor), Y. Yonekawa (Editor)

Overview

In the continuous effort to further improve neurosurgery, intraoperative information on structure and function of the brain has become an important tool which potentially will result in an improved outcome of neurosurgical procedures. In this book experts from different countries and neurosurgical organizations have collected information on the state-of-the-art of intraoperative imaging, MRI, CT and ultrasound. Various contributions cover the future of neuroimaging, the impact of intraoperative imaging on glioma surgery, technical and neurosurgical aspects of the different imaging modalities and systems, and economical aspects. The present book thus provides a unique and comprehensive source of information on the complex of intraoperative imaging in modern neurosurgery.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783709160435
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	12/06/2012
Series:	Acta Neurochirurgica Supplement , #85
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	9 MB

Table of Contents

I: Interventional MRI: Technical Development, Selection and Application.- Future Perspectives in Intraoperative Imaging.- How to Choose a Magnet — Reflections on the Development of MRI-Guided Neurosurgery.- Intraoperative MR at 1.5 Tesla — Experience and Future Directions.- Influence of 1.5 Tesla Intraoperative MR Imaging on Surgical Decision Making.- Tumor Resection in a Shared-Resource Magnetic Resonance Operating Room: Experience at the University of Cincinnati.- II: iMRI, Navigation and Glioma Surgery.- Surgical Management of Intracranial Gliomas — Does Radical Resection Improve Outcome?.- Glioma Surgery Evaluated by Intraoperative Low-Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging.- Clinical Results in MR-Guided Therapy for Malignant Gliomas.- Intraoperative MRI for Pediatric Tumor Management.- Cranial Surgery and Navigation with a Compact Intraoperative MRI System.- III: Intraoperative Imaging: Ultrasound, CT, MRI.- Intraoperative Ultrasound Imaging:Practical Applicability as a Real-Time Navigation System.- Intraoperative Ultrasound Imaging: Comparison of Pathomorphological Findings in US Versus CT, MRI and Intraoperative Findings.- CT-Guided Neurosurgery: Preliminary Experience.- Intraoperative Computerized Tomography for Improved Accuracy of Spinal Navigation in Pedicle Screw Placement of the Thoracic Spine.- Intraoperative Imaging in a Comprehensive Neuronavigation Environment for Minimally Invasive Brain Tumor Surgery.- Surgical Navigation in the Open MRI.- The Roles of Functional MRI in MR-Guided Neurosurgery in a Combined 1.5 Tesla MR-Operating Room.- Costs and Benefits of Intraoperative MR-Guided Brain Tumor Resection.- Postscript.- Author Index.- Index of Keywords.

Editorial Reviews

3 Stars from Doody

Reviewer: Celso Agner, MD, MS, MSc (Michigan Neurology Partners)
Description: Neurosurgery has progressed immensely over the past decades. The advent of intraoperative imaging has permitted better approaches to difficult areas of the brain. Reviewing the topic is always necessary.
Purpose: The purpose of this book is to address the different aspects of neuroimaging and neurosurgery in clinical practice. The interaction and harmony between the two areas are merged perfectly in this book.
Audience: The audience is mostly composed of neurosurgeons working with image-guided surgery. Readers should be satisfied with the detailed approach presented by the recognized authors of this book.
Features: Throughout the book, different aspects of the physics of magnetic resonance, ultrasound, and computed tomography are explained in detail sufficient to please even apprentices in the field. The illustrations, the paper quality, and the contents make this a good review to be considered. There are illustrations, although not many, which is probably acceptable due to the nature of this current but almost futuristic description of neurosurgery.
Assessment: This is an important piece of literature for residents in neurosurgery or practitioners who want a brief update. The book is small and concise, but has most of what one wants to know about neuroimaging and neurosurgery.

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