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What device will be fixed to the patient's head on the morning of a pallidotomy procedure?
On the day of the surgery, the stereotactic frame will be fixed to the patient's head.
What type of physician does a stereotactic needle biopsy?
A radiologist or surgeon does stereotactic needle biopsy.
What is stereotactic?
Stereotactic radiosurgery is the use of a precise beam of radiation to destroy tissue in the brain.
Which procedure uses an intracranial guiding device to deliver high-dose radiation to the precisely targeted tumor tissue?
Stereotactic radiosurgery
What is stereotactic radiosurgery?
Stereotactic radiosurgery is the use of a precise beam of radiation to destroy tissue in the brain.
What is the purpose of stereotactic radiosurgery?
Stereotactic radiosurgery is used to treat a variety of disorders with widely differing demographic profiles.
What is a stereotactic frame used for during a pallidotomy?
In order to precisely locate the GPi target, and to ensure the probe is precisely placed in the target, a "stereotactic frame" is used.
What x ray procedure accompanies breast cancer diagnosis?
a stereotactic device is used. This means that x rays are taken from several angles. The information is fed into a computer that analyzes the data and guides the needle
Where can one get stereotactic radiosurgery?
Stereotactic radiosurgery focuses x-rays on a small area of the body and usually used to treat tumors in the brain and spine. One can get it from a radiation oncologist.
How does the stereotactic frame work during the pallidotomy procedure?
This device is a rigid frame attached to the patient's head, providing an immobile three-dimensional coordinate system, which can be used to precisely track the location of the GPi and the movement of the probe.
What are the risks of stereotactic radiosurgery?
The risks of stereotactic radiosurgery include mild headache, tiredness, nausea and vomiting, and recurrence of the tumor. Questions have been raised as to whether radiosurgery can cause secondary tumors.
What is the cpt code for stereotactic creation of a thalamus lesion with multiple staging?
61720
