title: Simple technique of head fixation for image-guided neurosurgery in infants.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Department of Pediatric Surgery, British Columbia Children's Hospital, Children's and Women's Health Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
authors.forename: Deepak
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Agrawal
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Steinbok
mesh_terms: 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