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09madisonrousseau09

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Discuss how stereotactic procedures on the brain are completed.

Question 2

List three reasons, as discussed in the textbook, for the completion of a neuroendoscopy.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

During stereotactic procedures, a CT or MRI scan is used to scan the brain to locate the area of the brain in which the procedure will be performed. Burr holes are then used to access the brain to insert a needle, electrodes, catheters, or probes.

Answer to Question 2

Excision of tumor


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