The Origin and History of the N-Localizer for Stereotactic Neurosurgery.
Nearly four decades after the invention of the N-localizer, its origin and history remain misunderstood. Some are unaware that a third-year medical student invented this technology. The following conspectus accurately chronicles the origin and early history of the N-localizer and corrects some misconceptions related to both.
Software Development, High Technology.
Russell A
RA
Brown
Radiology (Emeritus), University of Washington.
James A
JA
Nelson
brain imaging; computed tomography; image guidance; image-guided; magnetic resonance imaging; medical imaging; n-localizer; positron emission tomography (pet); stereotactic neurosurgery; stereotactic radiosurgery