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Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2002; 45(1): 16-18
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-23577
Original Article
Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

A Simple Method of Reapplying the Leksell Stereotactic Frame without any Repetition of the CT Scan

J.  Gliemroth1 , U.  Kehler1 , H.  Arnold1
  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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Publication Date:
02 April 2002 (online)

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Abstract

A simple method to reapply the Leksell stereotactic frame using marked carbon pins is described. This method allows the reapplication in a quick and safe manner without repetition of the CT scan. The reproducibility was very high.

Key words

Stereotaxy - CT scan - Stereoadapter

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J. Gliemroth, M.D. 

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