SimpliCT for Cone Beam CT
SimpliCT
can be applied to visualize the needle path when using Cone Beam CT
systems. After making a CT rotation the SimpliCT laser is set with the
desired angle of the C-arm Bulls eye view position, and moved to point
towards the patient entry point. By keeping the hub of the needle in
the laser light, the needle is advanced towards the target. The
progress of the needle is monitored with C-arm fluoroscopy in the
progress view position.
SimpliCT with the C-arm in progress view thus provides real time
bi-plane visualization of the needle, making possible significant
radiation dose reductions:
- Patient
study confirms dose savings without increasing procedure time Laser
guidance in combination with needle path planning reduces fluoroscopy
time and patient radiation dose in cone-beam CT needle interventions
M.Kroes1,
S.J.Braak2, M.J van Strijen2, W.Busse1, Y.L. Hoogeveen1, F. de Lange1,
L. SchultzeKool1; 1 Radiology, Radboud University Nijmegen,
Netherlands;2 Radiology, St. Antonius Hospital, Niuwegein, Netherlands
(SIR 2012, abstract No. 68)
- Quotation:
In our clinical Interventional Radiology practice, the SimpliCT® is
now used as needle guidance in all puncture procedures. CIRSE 2011:
Pres. No.: P-421 - The effect on operator hand dose of using needle
guidance devices during cone-beam CT combined with real-time
fluoroscopy-guided puncture procedures M.W. Kroes, W.M.H. Busser, F. de
Lange, L.J. Schultze Kool, Y. Hoogeveen, Nijmegen/NL
SimpliCT has been tested and works with GE Innova CT, Toshiba Infinix, Siemens Zeego and Philips Allura systems.
Easy installation on existing MAVIG Portegra2 rails and columns.
- Patient
study confirms dose savings without increasing procedure time Laser
guidance in combination with needle path planning reduces fluoroscopy
time and patient radiation dose in cone-beam CT needle interventions
M.Kroes1, S.J.Braak2, M.J van Strijen2, W.Busse1, Y.L. Hoogeveen1, F.
de Lange1, L. SchultzeKool1; 1 Radiology, Radboud University Nijmegen,
Netherlands;2 Radiology, St. Antonius Hospital, Niuwegein, Netherlands
(SIR 2012, abstract No. 68)
- Quotation:
In our clinical Interventional Radiology practice, the SimpliCT® is
now used as needle guidance in all puncture procedures. CIRSE 2011:
Pres. No.: P-421 - The effect on operator hand dose of using needle
guidance devices during cone-beam CT combined with real-time
fluoroscopy-guided puncture procedures M.W. Kroes, W.M.H. Busser, F. de
Lange, L.J. Schultze Kool, Y. Hoogeveen, Nijmegen/NL