Multimodality imaging suite: neo-futuristic diagnostic imaging operating suite marks a significant milestone for innovation in medical technology.
In February 2006, Tokai University Hospital officially opened the imaging operation suite, which is the first hybrid neurosurgical procedure suite to combine magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography and angiography with a neurosurgical operating room. Here, we describe the concept of the imaging operation suite and the first 4 years' experience using this suite.
Department of Neurosurgery, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa 259-1193, Japan. mike@is.icc.u-tokai.ac.jp
Mitsunori
M
Matsumae
Jun
J
Koizumi
Atsushi
A
Tsugu
Go
G
Inoue
Jun
J
Nishiyama
Michitsura
M
Yoshiyama
Jiro
J
Tominaga
Hideki
H
Atsumi
D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000379:methods; D009873:Operating Rooms / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed