Simple technique of head fixation for image-guided neurosurgery in infants.
BACKGROUND
The authors describe an extremely simple technique of head fixation for image-guided neurosurgery in young children in whom standard pin fixation cannot be used.


METHODS
This involves positioning the head on a horseshoe headrest and using a 'U-drape' to fix the head to the headrest.


RESULTS
Over the last 5 years, this technique of head fixation (in conjunction with Stealthstation) has been used for various neurosurgical procedures in more than ten infants successfully.
Agrawal
Deepak
D
Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Department of Pediatric Surgery, British Columbia Children's Hospital, Children's and Women's Health Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Steinbok
Paul
P
D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D006257:Head / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D038361:Neuronavigation; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques