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. 2001 Dec;56(6):366-71; discussion 371-2.
doi: 10.1016/s0090-3019(01)00602-4.

Stereotactic biopsy aided by a computer graphics workstation: experience with 200 consecutive cases

A J Ulm  1 , F J Bova, W A Friedman
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Stereotactic biopsy aided by a computer graphics workstation: experience with 200 consecutive cases

A J Ulm et al. Surg Neurol. 2001 Dec.

Abstract

Background: The advent of modern computer technology has made it possible to examine not just the target point, but the entire trajectory in planning for stereotactic biopsies.

Methods: Two hundred consecutive biopsies were performed by one surgeon, utilizing a computer graphics workstation. The target point, entry point, and complete trajectory were carefully scrutinized and adjusted to minimize potential complications.

Results: Pathologically abnormal tissue was obtained in 197 cases (98.5%). There was no mortality in this series. Symptomatic hemorrhages occurred in 4 cases (2%).

Conclusions: Computer graphics workstations facilitate safe and effective biopsies in virtually any brain area.

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