Intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging at 0.12 T: is it enough?
Low magnetic field strength MRI provides the anatomic information needed for intracranial procedures in which intraoperative imaging is needed. Stereotactic accuracy is proven. The distinct advantage of this technologic approach is that it allows the neurosurgical team to operate an iMRI system with minimal disruption to the OR routine. Technical improvements are likely to increase the power and versatility of low field strength iMRI. Logic dictates that ergonomics and economics will make this the iMRI technique desired by most neurosurgeons.
Schulder
Michael
M
Department of Neurological Surgery, New Jersey Medical School, 90 Bergen Street, Suite 8100, Newark, NJ 07103-2499, USA. schulder@umdnj.edu
Catrambone
Jeffrey
J
Carmel
Peter W
PW
D000328:Adult; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques