Endoscopy Guided by an Intraoperative 3D Ultrasound-Based Neuronavigation System

Abstract

Objective: We have investigated the feasibility of using 3D ultrasound-based neuronavigation for guiding neuroendoscopy. Methods: A neuronavigation system with an integrated ultrasound scanner was used for acquiring the 3D ultrasound image data. The endoscope with a tracking frame attached was calibrated to the navigation system. The endoscope was guided based on intraoperative 3D ultrasound data in 9 operations. In 5 of the operations, ultrasound angiography data were also obtained. Updated image data (e. g., more than one 3D ultrasound dataset) were obtained in 6 of the operations. Results: We found that the image quality of 3D ultrasound was sufficient for image guidance of the endoscope. Planning of the entry point and trajectory as well as finding optimal sites for fenestration were successfully performed. Blood vessels were visualized by 3D ultrasound angiography. In one procedure of third ventriculostomy, the basilar artery was visualized. Updated image data were quickly obtained, and in two of the cases, a reduction of the size of cysts was demonstrated. Conclusions: 3D ultrasound gives accurate images of sufficiently high quality for image guidance of neuroendoscopy. Updated 3D ultrasound datasets can easily be acquired and may adjust for brain shift. Ultrasound angiography image data are also available with this technology and can visualize vessels of importance.

Ultrasound - three-dimensional ultrasound - neuronavigation - neuroendoscopy

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