Abstract
Neurons are at risk of mechanical and ischaemic damage during neurosurgery.
Recent advances in imaging, monitoring, anaesthetic, and surgical
techniques play an important role in neural protection during
neurosurgery. Significant advances were made in neurosurgery as a result of
the structural imaging provided by CT and MRI. Further improvements in
surgical decision making and planning are now being made with functional
and physiological imaging such as functional MRI (fMRI), PET, SPECT,
and combinations of these modalities. Intra-operative electrophysiological
monitoring can be used as a localiser of function as well as provide the surgeon
with warning of impending damage. Surgical and anaesthetic techniques
have evolved to minimise physical and ischaemic brain trauma.
Neurosurgery has evolved dramatically over the last two decades. The current
focus is on surgical planning and decision-making, minimally invasive
techniques, and protection of neurological function.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 93-93 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Journal | Brain impairment : abstracts of the 32nd Brain Impairment Conference |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Event | Brain Impairment Conference (32nd : 2009) - Sydney Duration: 7 May 2009 → 9 May 2009 |