title: Intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging in neurosurgery.
abstract: Intraoperatively magnetic resonance (MR)-guided neurosurgical operations have been done since 1996, mostly for brain tumors. Several different concepts for intraoperative MRI procedures using low-, middle-, and high-field MR scanners have been reported from pioneering neurosurgical centers. In this article, we present the different solutions used in these centers from a practical point of view. More thoroughly, we present our own concept and experience of 160 craniotomies since 1999 in an operation theater equipped with a low-field (0.23T) scanner, which can be turned on and off during surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland. sanna.yrjana@oulu.fi
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Yrjänä
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tuominen
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Koivukangas
mesh_terms: D001921:Brain / Q000601:surgery*; D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D013525:Surgical Instruments
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media