ABSTRACT
The Gouda stereotactic frame has been redesigned for use with computed tomography. The patient is attached to the frame, is scanned, and is moved to the operating room for stereotactic biopsy. The Gouda frame permits accurate biopsy of otherwise inaccessible tumors of the brain.
Subject(s)
Brain Diseases/pathology , Stereotaxic Techniques/instrumentation , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/instrumentation , Biopsy/instrumentation , Brain/pathology , Humans , Models, AnatomicABSTRACT
The Gouda stereotactic frame has been modified to interface with the GE 8800 scanner. The patient, attached to the frame, is scanned and then moved to the operating room for a stereotactic biopsy. This is a safe, accurate method of obtaining biopsy specimens of otherwise inaccessible tumors of the brain.
Subject(s)
Biopsy/instrumentation , Brain Neoplasms/pathology , Brain/pathology , Stereotaxic Techniques , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Brain Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Brain Neoplasms/surgery , Humans , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/instrumentationABSTRACT
A new frame designed for stereotaxic surgery allows performance of a one-stage procedure without the need for mathematical calculation or the use of atlases or diagrams. This frame simulates the reference line in the center of the brain with two lines, one on each side of the head (on the frame) parallel and equal in length to the reference line and at equal distance from the midline. Lesions can be made easily and accurately on either or both sides in a one-stage procedure with use of precise data for the target through any specific or pre-existing burr hole.
