Magnetic resonance angiography image guidance for the microsurgical clipping of intracranial aneurysms: a report of two cases.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_17C120084EB1
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Magnetic resonance angiography image guidance for the microsurgical clipping of intracranial aneurysms: a report of two cases.
Journal
Neurological Research
Author(s)
Pirotte B., Wikler D., David P., Lefranc F., Brotchi J., Levivier M.
ISSN
0161-6412 (Print)
ISSN-L
0161-6412
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2004
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
26
Number
4
Pages
429-434
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Case Reports ; Comparative Study ; Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
To describe the integration of magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) in neuronavigation procedures for microsurgery of intracranial aneurysms. MRA was combined with standard magnetic resonance image (MRI) acquisition in the image-guided planning for the microsurgical clipping of a saccular aneurysm in two patients (one 3-mm large middle cerebral artery and one 8-mm large pericallosal artery aneurysm, diagnosed by catheter angiography in both patients) using two different neurosurgical navigation systems. Conventional 3-D T1-weighted MRI with gadolinium and MRA pulse sequences were acquired in frameless stereotactic conditions the day before surgery and thereafter registered, allowing the definition a minimally invasive straight trajectory to the aneurysm neck. MRA-guided neurosurgery allowed a direct approach to the aneurysms at their proper location, reducing the invasiveness of the approach by tailoring the bone opening and reducing the duration and extension of brain retraction. The technique also avoided unnecessary dissection and exposure of the main trunks and collateral vessels. The aneurysms were successfully eradicated without complication. Integration of MRA in the planning and neuronavigation procedure for intracranial aneurysms may minimize the morbidity related to the surgical approach. This technique may be applicable more routinely using standard neuronavigation equipment.
Keywords
Adult, Female, Humans, Imaging, Three-Dimensional, Intracranial Aneurysm/surgery, Magnetic Resonance Angiography, Microsurgery/methods, Neuronavigation/methods, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Procedures
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