title: Model for nerve visualization in preoperative image data based on intraoperatively gained EMG signals.
abstract: While removing bone tissue of the mastoid, the facial nerve is at risk of being injured. In this contribution a model for nerve visualization in preoperative image data based on intraoperatively gained EMG signals is proposed. A neuro monitor can assist the surgeon locating and preserving the nerve. With the proposed model gained EMG signals can be spatially related to the patient resp. the image data. During navigation the detected nerve course will be visualized and hence permanently available for assessing the situs.
authors.affiliation: MiMed, Department of Micro Technology and Medical Device Engineering, Technische Universität München, Germany. mario.strauss@tum.de
authors.forename: Mario
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Strauss
authors.forename: Christian
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lueders
authors.forename: Gero
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Strauss
authors.forename: Sebastian
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Stopp
authors.forename: Jiaxi
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Shi
authors.forename: Tim C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Lueth
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D004576:Electromyography; D005154:Facial Nerve; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008416:Mastoid / Q000601:surgery; D011300:Preoperative Care; D017751:Safety Management