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ArticleCancers2023

Enhanced Precision and Safety in Thermal Ablation: O-Arm Cone Beam Computed Tomography with Magnetic Resonance Imaging Fusion for Spinal Column Tumor Targeting.

Siran Aslan, Mohammad Walid Al-Smadi, István Kozma, Árpad Viola

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Article in Cancers, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed, 3 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Siran AslanDepartment of Neurotraumatology, Semmelweis University, 1081 Budapest, Hungary.
Mohammad Walid Al-SmadiDepartment of Neurosurgery and Neurotraumatology, Dr. Manninger Jenő National Traumatology Institute, 1081 Budapest, Hungary.
István KozmaDepartment of Neurosurgery and Neurotraumatology, Dr. Manninger Jenő National Traumatology Institute, 1081 Budapest, Hungary.
Árpad ViolaDepartment of Neurotraumatology, Semmelweis University, 1081 Budapest, Hungary.ORCID 0000-0001-8875-8657
Semmelweis University · HUUniversity of Debrecen · HU

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Spinal metastatic tumors are common and often cause debilitating symptoms. Image-guided percutaneous thermal ablation (IPTA) has gained significant recognition in managing spinal column tumors due to its exceptional precision and effectiveness. Conventional guidance modalities, including computed tomography, fluoroscopy, and ultrasound, have been important in targeting spinal column tumors while minimizing harm to adjacent critical structures. This study presents a novel approach utilizing a fusion of cone beam computed tomography with magnetic resonance imaging to guide percutaneous thermal ablation for four patients with secondary spinal column tumors. The visual analog scale (VAS) evaluated the procedure effectiveness during an 18-month follow-up. Percutaneous vertebroplasty was performed in two cases, and a thermostat was used during all procedures. Imaging was performed using the Stealth Station navigation system Spine 8 (SSS8) and a 1.5T MRI machine. The fusion of CBCT with MRI allowed for precise tumor localization and guidance for thermal ablation. Initial results indicate successful tumor ablation and symptom reduction, emphasizing the potential of CBCT-MRI fusion in spinal column tumor management. This innovative approach is promising in optimizing therapy for secondary spinal column tumors. Further studies are necessary to validate its efficacy and applicability.

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cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)fusion imagingimage-guided proceduresinterventional radiologypercutaneous thermal ablationsecondary spinal tumorsthermal ablation techniques

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PMID38136290
PMCPMC10741908
OpenAlexW4389435572

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