Fully automatic anatomical landmark localization and trajectory planning for navigated external ventricular drain placement.

Journal: Neurosurgical focus
Published Date: Jul 1, 2025

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to develop and validate a fully automatic anatomical landmark localization and trajectory planning method for external ventricular drain (EVD) placement using CT or MRI.

Authors

  • Mathijs de Boer
    Image Sciences Institute, Imaging and Oncology Division (M.d.B., L.B.), University Medical Center, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
  • Jesse A M van Doormaal
    2Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • Mare H Köllen
    2Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • Lambertus W Bartels
    Imaging & Oncology Division, Image Sciences Institute, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • Pierre A J T Robe
    2Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • Tristan P C van Doormaal
    2Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, The Netherlands.

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