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| The permanent removal of a section of the cranium |
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| What do we use to create a hole in the cranium? |
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| Why do we use Steriotactic technique? |
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Definition
| It allows for precise localization of subcortical targets |
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| What can be treated using sterotactic technique? |
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Definition
| intracranial masses and vascular malformations |
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| What is the primary focus of using Steriotactic technique? |
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Definition
| Biopsy of intracranial tumors |
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| Other than biopsy's, what other disease is steriotactic techniques currently being used for? |
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Definition
| Parkinson's and other movement disorders |
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Definition
| to map intracrainal lesions with pinpoint precision |
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| Where are the fiducials placed? |
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Definition
| bony landmarks or points around the skull before a preoperative MRI or CT scan |
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| What is attached to the bone clamp? |
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Definition
| image guided navigation arm |
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| What is registered onto the computer? |
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Definition
| the location of the fiducials |
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| What kind of incision is made? |
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Definition
| Traverse horseshoe incision |
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| What size blade is used for the inital incision? |
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Definition
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| What is used to enlarge the burr hole? |
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Definition
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| What is the dura elevated and incised with? |
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Definition
| A dural hook and 11 blade |
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Term
| Is the bone replaced after the craniectomy? |
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