A new system for 3D ultrasound-guided placement of cerebral ventricle catheters

作者：Reinertsen I^*; Jakola A S; Friderichsen P; Lindseth F; Solheim O; Selbekk T; Unsgard G

来源：International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 2012, 7(1): 151-157.

DOI：10.1007/s11548-011-0622-0

• Cerebral ventricular drain
• Navigation
• Ultrasound
• Neurosurgery

Purpose We present a new system for 3D ultrasound-guided placement of cerebral ventricle catheters. The system has been developed with the aim to provide accurate ultrasound-based guidance with only minimal changes to the current surgical technique and workflow. %26lt;br%26gt;Methods The system consists of a pre-calibrated navigation adapter for the catheter and a reference frame attached to a standard surgical retractor in addition to an ultrasound-based navigation system with a probe that fits on top of a standard burr hole. %26lt;br%26gt;Results The accuracy of the pre-calibrated system has been evaluated, and our measurements indicate that the accuracy of the pre-calibrated system is better than 3 mm. We also present a clinical case. %26lt;br%26gt;Conclusions The navigation accuracy is considered sufficient for clinical use, and initial clinical tests are promising. Further testing will be necessary to fully evaluate the performance of the system in a clinical setting.

• 出版日期2012-1