Computer-Based Vertebral Tumor Cryoablation Planning and Procedure Simulation Involving Two Cases Using MRI-Visible 3D Printing and Advanced Visualization
AJR. American journal of roentgenology, vol 207, iss 5
ISSN:
1546-3141 0361-803X
DOI:
10.2214/ajr.16.16059
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OBJECTIVE. We report the development and use of MRI-compatible and MRI-visible 3D printed models in conjunction with advanced visualization software models to plan and simulate safe access routes to achieve a theoretic zone of cryoablation for percutaneous image-guided treatment of a C7 pedicle osteoid osteoma and an L1 lamina osteoblastoma. Both models altered procedural planning and patient care. CONCLUSION. Patient-specific MRI-visible models can be helpful in planning complex percutaneous image-guided cryoablation procedures.