USim: A New Device and App for Case-Specific, Intraoperative Ultrasound Simulation and Rehearsal in Neurosurgery. A Preliminary Study

Perin, Alessandro; Prada, Francesco; Moraldo, M.; Schiappacasse, Andrea; Galbiati, Tommaso Francesco; Gambatesa, Enrico; d’Orio, Piergiorgio; Riker, Nicole Irene; Basso, Curzio; Santoro, Matteo; Meling, Torstein; Schaller, Karl; DiMeco, Francesco

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“…Of note, as IOUS is strongly investigator-dependent, sufficient knowledge on ultrasound imaging of normal and pathological brain structures, as well as proper training are crucial for successful course of IOUS-guided resections ( 82 ). Recent IOUS simulation methods e.g.…”

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“…Recent IOUS simulation methods e.g. “virtual probes” ( 82 ) or IOUS-simulation smartphone applications ( 82 ), and practice on phantom ( 83 ) or animal ( 84 ) models under supervision of expert sonographers are recommended in order to refine scanning and surgical techniques ( 1 ). As showed recently by group of DiMeco, current high-end 2D IOUS systems integrated with neuronavigation may be in experienced hands of a significant benefit in terms of both extent of brain tumor resections and neurological outcomes ( 85 ).…”

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Current Limitations of Intraoperative Ultrasound in Brain Tumor Surgery

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While benefits of intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) have been frequently described, data on IOUS limitations are relatively sparse. Suboptimal ultrasound imaging of some pathologies, various types of ultrasound artifacts, challenging patient positioning during some IOUS-guided surgeries, and absence of an optimal IOUS probe depicting the entire sellar region during transsphenoidal pituitary surgery are some of the most important pitfalls. This review aims to summarize prominent limitations of current IOUS systems, and to present possibilities to reduce them by using ultrasound technology suitable for a specific procedure and by proper scanning techniques. In addition, future trends of IOUS imaging optimization are described in this article.

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Current Limitations of Intraoperative Ultrasound in Brain Tumor Surgery

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“…Even though the aforementioned limitations could have prevented further research, major technological advancements in the US field, such as image fusion for navigation, CEUS, and elastosonography, have been developed; new applications in their usage in neurosurgery, although on a small scale, have constantly been achieved and reported in recent years [16][17][18][19][20].…”

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Oncological, Vascular, and Spinal Uses of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Neurosurgery

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Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is a real-time, feasible technique. Both intraoperatively and bedside, it satisfies the need for serial assessment and easy performability. Initially employed in neuro-oncology, it has recently overcome this first application. The chapter aims to give a comprehensive view of its use in oncological, vascular, and spinal neurosurgery. CEUS versatility across the aforementioned areas is analyzed, underlining its complementarity to other well-settled imaging techniques. Its major oncological (both cerebral and spinal) and vascular (including aneurysms, AVMs, dAVFs, carotid plaques, and stroke) application and state of the art are discussed. The chapter is focused on reporting CEUS advantages and disadvantages, giving an insight to future perspectives and applications.

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“…Otras aplicaciones han ido más allá dentro del campo de las neurociencias, más específicamente neurocirugía y neuroradiología, cuyas funciones van desde la comunicación entre estudiantes y residentes de medicina, hasta imágenes radiológicas para simulación 20,21 . En particular, se ha diseñado una aplicación móvil y de computadora, cuya función es la de transmitir resultados radiológicos por imagen entre médicos en formación, permitiendo que la información llegue de forma breve y permita la toma de decisiones 20 .…”

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Aplicaciones móviles en las neurociencias: un nuevo aliado

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Gracias al desarrollo continuo de las tecnologías en telecomunicaciones, el uso de los teléfonos inteligentes se ha ido enaumento, favoreciendo el crecimiento de las aplicaciones móviles (app). Actualmente, existen más de 700.000 en las diversas plataformas, de las cuales el 3% están relacionadas con temas de salud. Las apps en salud se encuentran enmarcadas en el concepto de salud móvil o mHealth, que en la actualidad no tiene una definición clara, pero la OMS se ha referido a este como la práctica de la medicina y la salud pública soportada por dispositivos móviles. Hasta el momento existen varias revisiones sobre aplicaciones móviles en otras disciplinas médicas, la cantidad de dichas revisiones sobre apps siendo utilizadas en áreas de las neurociencias son pocas, muy a pesar de que su uso en pacientes y personal médico ha ido en aumento. Dentro de los beneficios por su uso se han descrito el poder realizar seguimientos más objetivos y estandarizados, mayor comunicación entre los integrantes del equipo médico y respuestas más rápidas en casos de emergencias. Por parte de los pacientes estos han tenido mayor adquisición de conocimiento en relación a su enfermedad y mayores tasas de adherencia a los tratamientos.

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USim: A New Device and App for Case-Specific, Intraoperative Ultrasound Simulation and Rehearsal in Neurosurgery. A Preliminary Study

Cited by 18 publications

References 11 publications

Current Limitations of Intraoperative Ultrasound in Brain Tumor Surgery

Current Limitations of Intraoperative Ultrasound in Brain Tumor Surgery

Oncological, Vascular, and Spinal Uses of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Neurosurgery

Aplicaciones móviles en las neurociencias: un nuevo aliado

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