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Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica 10/2017

01-10-2017 | How I Do it - Neurosurgical Techniques

How I do it—optimizing radiofrequency ablation in spinal metastases using iCT and navigation

Authors: Pujan Kavakebi, C. F. Freyschlag, C. Thomé

Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica | Issue 10/2017

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Abstract

Background

Exact positioning of the radiofrequency ablation (RFA) probe for tumor treatment under fluoroscopic guidance can be difficult because of potentially small inaccessible lesions and the radiation dose to the medical staff in RFA. In addition, vertebroplasty (VP) can be significantly high.

Method

Description and workflow of RFA in spinal metastasis using iCT (intraoperative computed tomography) and 3D-navigation-based probe placement followed by VP.

Conclusion

RFA and VP can be successfully combined with iCT-based navigation, which leads to a reduction of radiation to the staff and optimal probe positioning due to 3D navigation.
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Metadata
Title
How I do it—optimizing radiofrequency ablation in spinal metastases using iCT and navigation
Authors
Pujan Kavakebi
C. F. Freyschlag
C. Thomé
Publication date
01-10-2017
Publisher
Springer Vienna
Published in
Acta Neurochirurgica / Issue 10/2017
Print ISSN: 0001-6268
Electronic ISSN: 0942-0940
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-017-3267-0

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