RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Use of a Disposable Real-Time CT Stereotactic Navigator Device for Minimally Invasive Dog Brain Biopsy through a Mini-Burr Hole
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 1160
OP 1163
VO 23
IS 7
A1 Thomas Flegel
A1 Michael Podell
A1 Philip A. March
A1 Donald W. Chakeres
YR 2002
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/23/7/1160.abstract
AB Summary: We assessed the feasibility, accuracy, and safety of securing site-selective brain biopsy specimens by using a real-time CT-guided stereotactic navigation system through a mini-burr hole in the skulls of two dogs. Two beagle dogs each underwent two biopsy procedures. Our results indicated that the navigation system was accurate, safe, fast, and reliable for performing real-time brain biopsy in dogs and eliminated the need or risk of a standard-flap craniotomy.