Focused ultrasound for blood–brain barrier opening in brain tumor patients: Technical nuances

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Authors

Massimiliano Del Bene · University of Milan

Valentina Caldiera · Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta

Mario Stanziano · Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta

Giovanni Carone · Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta

Alessandro Falanga · Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta

Annica Piccardi · Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta

Abstract

The protocol we developed for MRgFUS-BBBO offers substantial improvements in terms of procedure efficiency, imaging quality, and patient comfort. This approach could be adopted in other FUS treatment settings to optimize workflows, reduce procedure times, and improve patient outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Ultrasound and Hyperthermia Applications Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment Anesthesia and Pain Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Neuro-Oncology Advances

Volume 8, Issue 1, pp. vdag020-vdag020

DOI: 10.1093/noajnl/vdag020

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