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  • Neurosurgery
  • Medical Imaging
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Intraoperative imaging is crucial in neurosurgery, especially for tumor removal.
  • This article provides a comprehensive overview of intraoperative MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the historical development of intraoperative MRI.
  • To review its clinical implementation and benefits in neurosurgery.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on intraoperative MRI development and clinical use.
  • Incorporation of authors' personal experiences and published evidence.

Main Results:

  • The first use of low-field MRI in operating rooms was described in the 1990s, offering superior resolution over ultrasound.
  • Implementation has evolved with varying magnetic field strengths and configurations.
  • Intraoperative MRI increases tumor resection extent and helps prevent injury to vital structures, often combined with intraoperative monitoring.

Conclusions:

  • Intraoperative MRI has been successfully implemented in neurosurgery.
  • This technology provides significant benefits for patient outcomes and surgical precision.