Essays about: "stereotactic brain tumor biopsies"
Found 1 essay containing the words stereotactic brain tumor biopsies.
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1. Data representation for fluorescence guided stereotactic brain tumor biopsies : Development and evaluation of a visual and auditory user interface
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk teknik; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakultetenAbstract : Background and Objective In stereotactic brain tumor biopsies, the combination of real-time fluorescence spectroscopy with the detection of microvascular perfusion using laser Doppler flowmetry provides an improved localization of the brain tumor while decreasing the risk of intra-cranial hemorrhage. The surgeon using the measurement probe is required to view signal values on a screen or usually, when her or his visual focus is directed at the patient, the verbal feedback of a biomedical engineer who is monitoring the measurement signals is needed. READ MORE