Intra-Parenchymal Tumor Biopsy using Neuroendoscopy with Navigation

• DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1004562
• Publication Date: 2008-04-09T13:21:19Z
• Authors: T. Akai; S. Shiraga; Y. Sasagawa; K. Okamoto; O. Tachibana; H. lizuka
• Keywords: Parenchyma

Background and Objectives: Neuroendoscopy has allowed us to biopsy tumors located in the ventricle para-ventricle. With this technique we can obtain specimens under direct visual monitoring examine tumor dissemination. For intra-parenchymal tumors, however, normally use stereotactic procedures collect tissues or perform open biopsies. We now report that have successfully combined neuroendoscopy with navigational guidance tumors. explain our methods discuss advantages disadvantages of technique.