A new instrument for improved accuracy of stereotactic depth electrode placement. Technical note.
A disadvantage of stereotactic placement of flexible depth electrodes is the risk of inaccurate positioning as a result of electrode movement when the introducer is withdrawn. A simple device that virtually eliminates this error is described.
Ashpole
R D
RD
Department of Neurosurgery, Austin and Repatriation Medical Centre, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.
Fabinyi
G C
GC
Vosmansky
M
M
D004566:Electrodes; D004568:Electrodiagnosis / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000175:diagnosis; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*