Corpus Callosotomy with the CO2 Laser Suction Device: A Technical Note

2012 ◽  
Vol 90 (3) ◽  
pp. 137-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven Falowski ◽  
Richard Byrne
Keyword(s):  
Technical Note ◽  
Corpus Callosotomy ◽  
Suction Device

Scaled Suction for Microneurosurgery: Technical Note

2005 ◽  
Vol 57 (suppl_4) ◽  
pp. ONS-E413-ONS-E413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshikazu Okada ◽  
Takakazu Kawamata ◽  
Mikhail F. Chernov ◽  
Tomokatsu Hori
Keyword(s):  
Brain Tumor ◽  
Tumor Size ◽  
Lesion Size ◽  
Technical Note ◽  
Suction Device ◽  
Aneurysm Neck ◽  
Neck Width ◽  
The Brain

Abstract OBJECTIVE: We have developed scaled suction to facilitate the measurement of aneurysm neck width and tumor size during operations. METHODS: We constructed a new suction device scaled every 1 mm from the tip to 3 cm and every 5 mm from 3 to 5 cm. The scaled suction devices have been used in 50 aneurysm and brain tumor operations. RESULTS: The new suction device permits easy measurement of aneurysm neck width, tumor size, the extent of internal decompression of tumor, and depth from the surface of the brain to the lesion. CONCLUSION: Our scaled suction device is a simple and useful navigator for continuously measuring intraoperative variables such as lesion size and distance between the lesion and the surrounding vital structures.

Pressure-mounted Cottonoids: Technical Note

Neurosurgery ◽  
1982 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 786-786
Author(s):  
Ehud Arbit
Keyword(s):  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Technical Note ◽  
Suction Device ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Brain ◽  
High Aspiration

Abstract A newly designed cottonoid is fixed to the tip of the suction device by the negative pressure. It is especially useful during microsurgical procedures in areas crowded with neurovascular elements. The advantage of pressure-mounted cottonoids lies in the protection provided to the brain and neurovascular elements during suction, even in the face of high aspiration pressure, and in the simplicity of their use.

Cotton-Clipping Technique to Repair Intraoperative Aneurysm Neck Tear: A Technical Note

2011 ◽  
Vol 68 (suppl_2) ◽  
pp. ons294-ons299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel L. Barrow ◽  
Robert F. Spetzler
Keyword(s):  
Intracranial Aneurysm ◽  
Technical Note ◽  
Parent Artery ◽  
Aneurysm Surgery ◽  
Intraoperative Complication ◽  
Suction Device ◽  
Case Examples ◽  
Aneurysm Neck ◽  
Clipping Technique ◽  
Intraoperative Rupture

Abstract Background: Intraoperative rupture of an intracranial aneurysm is a potentially devastating but avoidable and manageable complication of aneurysm surgery. Objective: To describe a surgical technique that the authors have used successfully to repair a tear at the neck of an intracranial aneurysm, as well as alternative options for managing this intraoperative complication. Methods: The tear on the neck of the aneurysm is covered with a small piece of free cotton and held in place with a suction device to clear the field of blood. The cotton is then clipped onto the tear with an aneurysm clip, using the cotton as a bolster to obliterate the tear. The cotton increases the surface area, allowing the clip to be placed more distally on the neck to preserve patency of the parent artery. Case examples are used to illustrate the technique. Results: Both authors independently have used this technique on several occasions to successfully repair tears at the neck of an aneurysm. Conclusion: Intraoperative rupture of an intracranial aneurysm is a potentially devastating complication, particularly if a tear occurs at the neck. This simple yet effective method has been very useful in repairing a partial avulsion or tear of the neck of an aneurysm.

New AAC Access Strategy for Gesture Tracking: A Technical Note

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Fager ◽  
Tom Jakobs ◽  
David Beukelman ◽  
Tricia Ternus ◽  
Haylee Schley
Keyword(s):  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Technical Note ◽  
Head Tracking ◽  
Alternative Communication ◽  
Access Methods ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Physical Limitations ◽  
Gesture Tracking ◽  
Communication Needs ◽  
Tracking Device

Abstract This article summarizes the design and evaluation of a new augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interface strategy for people with complex communication needs and severe physical limitations. This strategy combines typing, gesture recognition, and word prediction to input text into AAC software using touchscreen or head movement tracking access methods. Eight individuals with movement limitations due to spinal cord injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, polio, and Guillain Barre syndrome participated in the evaluation of the prototype technology using a head-tracking device. Fourteen typical individuals participated in the evaluation of the prototype using a touchscreen.

Technical Note

1998 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 153-160
Author(s):  
Wang ◽  
Park ◽  
Kang ◽  
Oh
Keyword(s):  
Technical Note

Corpus callosotomy for children suffering from intractable focal epilepsy presenting a non-laterialized EEG and unilateral lesion

2011 ◽  
Vol 42 (S 01) ◽  
Author(s):  
T Getzinger ◽  
T Pieper ◽  
S Keßler-Uberti ◽  
B Pascher ◽  
H Eitel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focal Epilepsy ◽  
Unilateral Lesion ◽  
Corpus Callosotomy
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