Fused magnetic resonance angiography and 2D fluoroscopic visualization for endovascular intracranial neuronavigation

J Neurosurg. 2013 May;118(5):1000-2. doi: 10.3171/2012.11.JNS111355. Epub 2012 Dec 14.

Abstract

Advanced transluminal neurovascular navigation is an indispensable image-guided method that allows for real-time navigation of endovascular material in critical neurovascular settings. Thus far, it has been primarily based on 2D and 3D angiography, burdening the patient with a relatively high level of iodinated contrast. However, in the patients with renal insufficiency, this method is no longer tolerable due to the contrast load. The authors present a novel image guidance technique based on periprocedural fluoroscopic images fused with a preinterventionally acquired MRI data set. The technique is illustrated in a case in which the fused image combination was used for endovascular treatment of a giant cerebral aneurysm.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carotid Artery Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Carotid Artery Diseases / surgery
  • Endovascular Procedures
  • Female
  • Fluoroscopy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging*
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / surgery
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
  • Stents
  • Treatment Outcome