Stereotactic Neuro-Navigation Phantom Designs: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Diverse stereotactic neuro-navigation systems are used daily in neurosurgery and novel systems are continuously being developed. Prior to clinical implementation of new surgical tools, methods or instruments, in vitro experiments on phantoms should be conducted. A stereotactic neuro-navigation phantom denotes a rigid or deformable structure resembling the cranium with the intracranial area. The use of phantoms is essential for the testing of complete procedures and their workflows, as well as for the final validation of the application accuracy. The aim of this study is to provide a systematic review of stereotactic neuro-navigation phantom designs, to identify their most relevant features, and to identify methodologies for measuring the target point error, the entry point error, an

SUBMITTER: Svaco M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7644893 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature