title: A simple and accurate aiming-device for the surgical approach of small superficial brain lesions.
abstract: The operative approach of small superficial brain lesions through a mini-craniotomy is occasionally complicated because of inaccurate localising of the process. A simple aiming-device which can be used easily as a routine addition to normal CT scanning procedures in selected cases, is described. The method has a high degree of accuracy, is patient-friendly and offers the possibility to perform surgery with minimal disturbance to the patient, thus allowing early mobilisation, and with a reduced operating-time.
authors.affiliation: Subregional Department of Neurosurgery, Derriford Hospital, Devon, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: de Backere
mesh_terms: D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000295:instrumentation*