RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Stereotactic and computer-assisted neurosurgery at the Cleveland Clinic: review of 501 consecutive cases
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 399
OP 410
VO 60
IS 5
A1 Heldo Gomez
A1 Gene H. Barnett
A1 Melinda L. Estes
A1 Joann Palmer
A1 Mellissa Magdinec
YR 1993
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/60/5/399.abstract
AB BACKGROUND Stereotactic and computer-assisted techniques have revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of many disorders of the brain by directing surgical instruments, the surgeon’s hands, or focused radiation to an imaged target along predefined routes.METHODS This report reviews the basic principles and techniques of stereotactic and computer-assisted procedures in 501 consecutive procedures.RESULTS Procedures performed include biopsy; decompression of cysts, hematomas, ventricles, and abscesses; “point,” computer-assisted volumetric, and frameless stereotactic resection of brain lesions; placement of depth electrodes; treatment of movement or pain disorders; implantation of radioactive seeds in malignant tumors; and radiosurgery.CONCLUSIONS Overall, image-directed stereotactic neurosurgery proved safe, accurate, and versatile.