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Intraoperative 3D fluoroscopy accurately predicts final electrode position in deep brain stimulation surgery

  • By

  • Patrícia Neto-Fernandes

  • Clara Chamadoira

  • Carolina Silva

  • Leila Pereira

  • Rui Vaz

  • Manuel Rito

  • Manuel J. Ferreira-Pinto

  • August 7, 2024

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    Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an effective treatment for movement disorders, improving patients' quality of life without curing the underlying conditions.

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    The accuracy of electrode positioning in DBS is critical for efficacy, as misplacement can lead to side effects from unintended stimulation.

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    Intraoperative 3D fluoroscopy (3DF) offers a fast, cost-effective alternative to CT for confirming electrode placement during DBS surgery.

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    This study evaluated the accuracy of 3DF against CT in a cohort of 64 patients, demonstrating 3DF's effectiveness in determining final electrode positions.

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    The findings suggest that 3DF could replace CT as the standard intraoperative imaging method due to its lower radiation exposure and accessibility.

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Intraoperative 3D fluoroscopy accurately predicts final electrode position in deep brain stimulation surgery

  • by Patrícia Neto-Fernandes, Clara Chamadoira, Carolina Silva, Leila Pereira, Rui Vaz, Manuel Rito, Manuel J. Ferreira-Pinto

  • August 7, 2024

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