Abstract
Since the early descriptions of human stereotactic surgery, image guidance has played an essential role in these procedures. There has been a transition from skull radiographs, ventriculography through to CT scanning and MRI, providing assistance in the planning of surgery.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Textbook of stereotactic and functional neurosurgery |
Editors | Andres M. Lozano, Philip L. Gildenberg, Ronald R. Tasker |
Place of Publication | Heidelberg |
Publisher | Springer |
Chapter | 76 |
Pages | 1237-1253 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Edition | 2 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-540-69960-6 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-540-69959-0 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Essential Tremor
- Guide Tube
- Zona Incerta
- Awake Surgery