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Stereotactic Localization in Medical Imaging: A Technical and Methodological Review

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Journal of Radiosurgery

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Stereotactic neurosurgery and radiation therapy require three-dimensional localization of lesions for biopsy or treatment. The aim of this paper is to describe the methods used in the different imaging modalities: X-ray teleradiography, digital subtracted angiography, computerized tomography, and nuclear magnetic resonance imaging. Simple pinpoint target localization techniques are differentiated from those serving to define the target volumes necessary for treatment planning. The performances and difficulties of these techniques are emphasized. The specific methodology developed in Lille is described by way of example. Organizational aspects and the quality controls needed to ensure the efficiency of the procedure, from imaging to treatment, are also discussed.

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Gibon, D., Coste, E., Vial, S. et al. Stereotactic Localization in Medical Imaging: A Technical and Methodological Review. Journal of Radiosurgery 2, 167–180 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1022974831284

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