title: Modifications of the compass stereotactic magnetic resonance localizer: technical note.
abstract: Head size, shape, or optimal anterior support placement can preclude stereotactic localization using the Compass magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) localizer. The described modifications of MRI localization largely overcome these limitations and should allow for safer, more versatile MRI stereotactic localization with the Compass system in more patients than using standard techniques.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio.
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Rees Ramos
authors.forename: G H
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Barnett
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Steiner
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Kormos
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D005624:Frontal Bone; D006257:Head; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011187:Posture; D012984:Software; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013523:Surgical Equipment