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Semin intervent Radiol 1999; 16(3): 237-241
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1057025
Copyright © 1999 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Application of CT Fluoroscopy to Intracranial Lesions

Kazuhiro Katada* , Ryoichi Kato* , Hirofumi Anno* , Yuko Ogura* , Sukehiko Koga* , Kazuhiko Nonomura† , Motoharu Hayakawa† , Hirotoshi Sano† , Tetsuo Kanno†
  • Departments of *Radiology and
  • †Neurosurgery, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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21 May 2008 (online)

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Abstract

Usefulness of real-time CT fluoroscopy (CTF) as a tool for guiding intracranial interventions was evaluated based on our clinical experience. Twenty-six interventional procedures were undertaken in 16 patients under CTF guidence, which included puncture of intracranial hematoma, hematoma drainage, cerebrospinal fluid drainage and tumor biopsy. Real-time monitoring with CTF successfully demonstrated the process of intracranial interventions in all cases. The advantages of CT fluoroscopy were improved accuracy of puncture by monitoring the position and direction of the needle, and improved safety by avoiding critical punctures.

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Real-time CT - CT fluoroscopy - interventional radiology