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  • Title: Placement of intraventricular catheters using flexible electromagnetic navigation and a dynamic reference frame: a new technique.
    Author: Rodt T, Köppen G, Lorenz M, Majdani O, Leinung M, Bartling S, Kaminsky J, Krauss JK.
    Journal: Stereotact Funct Neurosurg; 2007; 85(5):243-8. PubMed ID: 17534137.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Catheterization of narrow ventricles may prove difficult resulting in misplacement or inefficient trials with potential damage to brain tissue. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The application of a new module for navigated ventricular catheterization using flexible electromagnetic navigation and a dynamic reference frame is presented. RESULTS: Navigated catheter placement was successful and accurate in a pilot study. Electromagnetic interferences had to be taken into consideration. CONCLUSION: Flexible electromagnetic navigation with a dynamic reference frame is a useful tool for catheter placement as it reduces the risk of misplacement or repeated catheterization trials.
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