Fast spin echo image distortion correction for MR-guided stereotactic pallidotomy

Thilaka S. Sumanaweera, Kelvin O. Lim, Gary H. Glover, Paul F. Hemler, Gary M D Heit, Petra A M D Elsen, Gerald M D Silverberg, Sandy Napel

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Abstract

We present a method to reduce the geometric distortion in fast spin echo (FSE) images to levels appropriate for guiding stereotactic pallidotomy. We quantify the accuracy of FSE- guided target localization before and after correction using a cadaver head model. These results strongly suggest that stereotactic pallidotomy can be performed using MR and stimulation responses alone, thus avoiding the morbidity associated with pallidotomy and the costs of x-ray apparatus and personnel during surgery. This method, however, must be tested further and validated clinically before it can be applied.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
EditorsRichard L. Van Metter, Jacob Beutel
Pages718-726
Number of pages9
StatePublished - 1996
EventMedical Imaging 1996: Physics of Medical Imaging - Newport Beach, CA, USA
Duration: Feb 11 1996Feb 13 1996

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume2708
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherMedical Imaging 1996: Physics of Medical Imaging
CityNewport Beach, CA, USA
Period2/11/962/13/96

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