Image-Guided Neurosurgery

Contents:

    Dedication
    Foreword
    List of Contributors
    Chapter 1. Introduction and Historical Perspectives on Image-Guided Surgery
        Stereotactic Frames
        Advent of Volumetric Tomography
        Image Guidance
        Optical Localization
        Registration
        Beyond Points
        Intraoperative Imaging
        Deformation Correction
        Work Underway
        Dedication
        References
    Section I: Methods
        Chapter 2. Background on Imaging Structural Imaging
            Introduction
            Basic Magnetic Resonance Imaging
            CT/Dynamic CTA/CT Perfusion
            Safety of CT and MRI
            Conclusion
            References
        Chapter 3. Advanced Functional Imaging: fMRI, PET, and MEG
            Introduction
            Positron Emission Tomography
            Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
            Magnetoencephalography
            Conclusion
            References
        Chapter 4. Imaging White Matter Anatomy for Brain Tumor Surgery
            Introduction
            Theoretical Foundations of Diffusion MRI
            Diffusion MRI in Practice: Image Acquisition Artifacts
            Diffusion Tensor Imaging
            High Angular Resolution Diffusion Imaging
            Diffusion MRI Tractography
            Conclusion
            References
        Chapter 5. Background on Stereotaxis
            Introduction
            Laboratory Work
            First Human Stereotaxis
            Development of Computational Stereotaxy and Image Guidance
            References
        Chapter 6. Role of Computers and Image Processing in Image-Guided Brain Tumor Surgery
            Introduction
            Segmentation
            Tractography
            Registration
            Navigation
            Conclusion
            References
        Chapter 7. Intraoperative Imaging
            Introduction: Intraoperative Imaging Modalities
            Navigation and Imaging
            Intraoperative X-ray Fluoroscopy and Intraoperative Angiography
            Intraoperative Fluorescence Techniques and Others
            Intraoperative Ultrasound
            Intraoperative CT
            Introduction to Intraoperative MRI
            Outlook
            References
    Section II: Applications
        Chapter 8. Image-Guided Brain Biopsy
            Brain Biopsy v. Advanced Imaging: Why Do We Still Need Brain Biopsies in the Age of PET, MRS and Molecular Imaging?
            Multimodal Imaging for Brain Biopsy: CT, MR, PET, MRS, SPECT
            Open, Frameless, or Frame-based Stereotactic Biopsies
            Biopsy Instruments: Seldinger Needle, Backlund Spiral, Microforceps
            Neoplastic v. Non-Neoplastic Lesions
            Nonfocal Disease: Leukencephalopathies and Neurodegenerative Diseases
            Results: Diagnostic Yield
            Complications
            Biopsies in Eloquent, Functional Areas: Brainstem, Pineal Region, Suprasellar Region
            Future Directions: Molecular Neuropathology
            Conclusion
            References
        Chapter 9. Multimodal Image-Guided Brain Tumor Resection
            Introduction
            Types of Image Guidance in Brain Tumor Resection
            Clinical Applications
            Future Directions
            Conclusions
            References
        Chapter 10. Image Guidance and Visualization in Pituitary Surgery
            Introduction
            Historical Evolution
            Contemporary Image-Guidance Modalities
            Future Directions
            References
        Chapter 11. Imaging and Epilepsy: The Key to Surgical Success
            Introduction
            Background
            Advanced Neuroimaging
            Discussion
            Conclusions
            References
        Chapter 12. Image-Guided Open Cerebrovascular Surgery
            Introduction
            Aneurysms
            Arteriovenous Malformations
            Cavernous Malformations
            Moyamoya
            Discussion
            Conclusion
            References
        Chapter 13. Functional Neurosurgery: Deep Brain Stimulation and Gene Therapy
            Introduction
            Deep Brain Stimulation
            General Considerations in Frame-Based DBS
            Preoperative Imaging and Target Selection
            Interventional MRI-guided DBS
            INTerventional MRI-guided Delivery of Gene Therapy Vectors
            Discussion
            References
        Chapter 14. Image Guidance for Spine Surgery
            Introduction
            Types of Image Guidance in Spine Surgery
            Applications of Image-guided Navigation in Spine Surgery
            Specifics of Image Guidance
            Conclusion
            References
        Chapter 15. Image-Guided Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Radiotherapy
            Image-Guided Radiosurgery: Development and Applications of Linear Accelerator-Based SRS
            Overview of Image-Guided Radiosurgical Technology
            Procedural Steps
            Broad Clinical Advantages of Image-Guided Radiosurgery
            Conclusions
            References
        Chapter 16. MRI-Guided Stereotactic Laser Ablation
            Introduction
            History
            Physical–Anatomical Principles of MRgLITT
            Technical Considerations: Devices and Workflow
            Choice of Stereotactic Platforms and Targeting Verification
            Indications and Outcomes
            Conclusion
            References
    Section III: New Directions
        Chapter 17. Advances in Molecular Imaging for Surgery
            Introduction
            In Vivo Imaging Modalities
            Future Directions
            References
        Chapter 18. Drug Delivery to the Brain via Focused Ultrasound
            Introduction
            Therapeutic Ultrasound
            Focused Ultrasound in the Brain
            Drug Delivery in the Brain: The Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB)
            Image-Guided FUS
            Future Developments and Perspectives
            Conclusion
            References
        Chapter 19. Robotics for Image-Guided Neurosurgery
            Introduction
            Convergence of Technologies and Imaging in Neurosurgery
            Image-guided Neurosurgery and Robotics
            Toward an Ideal Neurosurgical Robot
            Disclosure
            References
    Index