A simple noninvasive stereotactic device for routine MR head examinations

被引:7
作者
Oshio, K [1 ]
Panych, LP [1 ]
Guttmann, CRG [1 ]
机构
[1] HARVARD UNIV, BRIGHAM & WOMENS HOSP, SCH MED, DEPT RADIOL, BOSTON, MA 02115 USA
关键词
magnetic resonance imaging; apparatus and equipment; head;
D O I
10.1097/00004728-199607000-00016
中图分类号
R8 [特种医学]; R445 [影像诊断学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100207 ; 1009 ;
摘要
A simple device to define reproducible reference points in MR examinations was designed. The device can be worn like a pair of eyeglasses and has reference structure visible in MR images. Combined with a specially designed algorithm, the imaging plane can be aligned to a predefined coordinate system in one step, using a single slice through the device. The device can be produced at low cost and is suitable for routine examinations as well as surgical planning.
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页码:588 / 591
页数:4
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