Detection of infusate leakage in the brain using real-time imaging of convection-enhanced delivery

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Authors

Vanja Varenika · University of California, San Francisco

Peter J. Dickinson · University of California, Davis

John R. Bringas · University of California, San Francisco

Richard A. LeCouteur · University of California, Davis

Robert Higgins · University of California, Davis

John Park · University of California, San Francisco

Massimo S. Fiandaca

Abstract

An analysis of the cases in this study revealed that leakage undermines the efficacy of CED. These findings reiterate the importance of real-time MR imaging visualization during CED to ensure an accurate, robust distribution of therapeutic agents.

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Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications Epilepsy research and treatment Neonatal and fetal brain pathology

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Published in: Journal of neurosurgery

Volume 109, Issue 5, pp. 874-880

DOI: 10.3171/jns/2008/109/11/0874

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Detection of infusate leakage in the brain using real-time imaging of convection-enhanced delivery

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