Minim Invasive Neurosurg 1999; 42(3): 118-122
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1053382
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MRI-Guided Brain Biopsies Using a 0.2 Tesla Open Magnet

V. Tronnier1 , A. Staubert1 , R. Wirtz1 , M. Knauth2 , M. Bonsanto1 , S. Kunze1
  • 1Department of Neurological Surgery, University Hospital, Heidelberg College of Medicine, Heidelberg, Germany
  • 2Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital, Heidelberg College of Medicine, Heidelberg, Germany
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Publikationsdatum:
18. März 2008 (online)

Abstract

The technique of interventional on-line MR-guided procedures in a 0.2 Tesla open magnet is presented. 72 procedures were performed including 60 brain biopsies and 12 interventions as catheter placement for cyst or abscess drainage. The advantages and limitations are discussed and recent developments such as MR-coil designs and MR-sequences are presented.