Vagus Nerve Visualization Using Fused Images of 3D-CT Angiography and MRI as Preoperative Evaluation for Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Vagus Nerve Visualization Using Fused Images of 3D-CT Angiography and MRI as Preoperative Evaluation for Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is an effective surgical option for intractable epilepsy. Although the surgical procedure is not so complicated, vagus nerve detection is sometimes difficult due to its anatomical variations, which may lead to surgical manipulation-associated complications. Thus, this s...

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Main Authors: Shunsuke Nakae, Masanobu Kumon, Akio Katagata, Kazuhiro Murayama, Yuichi Hirose
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
vagus nerve visualization
VNS
MRI
3D-CTA
fusion images
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/13/3/396

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