Background and Objective Electromagnetic navigation technology has demonstrated significant potential in enhancing the accuracy and safety of neurosurgical procedures.However,traditional electromagnetic navigation sys...Background and Objective Electromagnetic navigation technology has demonstrated significant potential in enhancing the accuracy and safety of neurosurgical procedures.However,traditional electromagnetic navigation systems face challenges such as high equipment costs,complex operation,bulky size,and insufficient anti-interference performance.To address these limitations,our study developed and validated a novel portable electromagnetic neuronavigation system designed to improve the precision,accessibility,and clinical applicability of electromagnetic navigation technology in cranial surgery.Methods The software and hardware architecture of a portable neural magnetic navigation system was designed.The key technologies of the system were analysed,including electromagnetic positioning algorithms,miniaturized sensor design,optimization of electromagnetic positioning and navigation algorithms,anti-interference signal processing methods,and fast three-dimensional reconstruction algorithms.A prototype was developed,and its accuracy was tested.Finally,a preliminary clinical application evaluation was conducted.Results This study successfully developed a comprehensive portable electromagnetic neuronavigation system capable of achieving preoperative planning,intraoperative real-time positioning and navigation,and postoperative evaluation of navigation outcomes.Through rigorous collaborative testing of the system’s software and hardware,the accuracy of electromagnetic neuronavigation has been validated to meet clinical requirements.Conclusions This study developed a portable neuroelectromagnetic navigation system and validated its effectiveness and safety through rigorous model testing and preliminary clinical applications.The system is characterized by its compact size,high precision,excellent portability,and user-friendly operation,making it highly valuable for promoting navigation technology and advancing the precision and minimally invasive nature of neurosurgical procedures.展开更多
BACKGROUND Electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy(ENB)is an emerging diagnostic tool that enables practitioners to biopsy peripheral lung tissues that were previously only accessible under computed tomography(CT)gu...BACKGROUND Electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy(ENB)is an emerging diagnostic tool that enables practitioners to biopsy peripheral lung tissues that were previously only accessible under computed tomography(CT)guidance.However,few studies have investigated ENB use in children.Here,we report a case of a 10-yearold girl with peripheral lung lesions who complained of a 7-d persistent fever.She was diagnosed with Streptococcus parasanguinis infection based on findings obtained using ENB-guided transbronchial lung biopsy(TBLB).CASE SUMMARY A 10-year-old girl presented with constitutional symptoms of cough and fever of 7 days’duration.Chest CT scans detected peripheral lung lesions and no endobronchial lesions.TBLB performed under the guidance of an ENB Lungpro navigation system was safe,well-tolerated,and effective for biopsying peripheral lung lesions.Examination of biopsied samples indicated the patient had a pulmonary Streptococcus parasanguinis infection,which was treated with antibiotics instead of more invasive treatment interventions.The patient’s symptoms resolved after she received a 3-wk course of oral linezolid.Comparisons of pretreatment and post-treatment CT scans revealed absorption of some lung lesions within 7 mo of hospital discharge.CONCLUSION ENB-guided TBLB biopsying of peripheral lung lesions in this child is a safe,well-tolerated,and effective alternative to conventional interventions.展开更多
基金funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82272134)Innovative Research Group Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82272134,Xiao-lei Chen).
文摘Background and Objective Electromagnetic navigation technology has demonstrated significant potential in enhancing the accuracy and safety of neurosurgical procedures.However,traditional electromagnetic navigation systems face challenges such as high equipment costs,complex operation,bulky size,and insufficient anti-interference performance.To address these limitations,our study developed and validated a novel portable electromagnetic neuronavigation system designed to improve the precision,accessibility,and clinical applicability of electromagnetic navigation technology in cranial surgery.Methods The software and hardware architecture of a portable neural magnetic navigation system was designed.The key technologies of the system were analysed,including electromagnetic positioning algorithms,miniaturized sensor design,optimization of electromagnetic positioning and navigation algorithms,anti-interference signal processing methods,and fast three-dimensional reconstruction algorithms.A prototype was developed,and its accuracy was tested.Finally,a preliminary clinical application evaluation was conducted.Results This study successfully developed a comprehensive portable electromagnetic neuronavigation system capable of achieving preoperative planning,intraoperative real-time positioning and navigation,and postoperative evaluation of navigation outcomes.Through rigorous collaborative testing of the system’s software and hardware,the accuracy of electromagnetic neuronavigation has been validated to meet clinical requirements.Conclusions This study developed a portable neuroelectromagnetic navigation system and validated its effectiveness and safety through rigorous model testing and preliminary clinical applications.The system is characterized by its compact size,high precision,excellent portability,and user-friendly operation,making it highly valuable for promoting navigation technology and advancing the precision and minimally invasive nature of neurosurgical procedures.
基金Supported by The Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province,No.20200201475JC.
文摘BACKGROUND Electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy(ENB)is an emerging diagnostic tool that enables practitioners to biopsy peripheral lung tissues that were previously only accessible under computed tomography(CT)guidance.However,few studies have investigated ENB use in children.Here,we report a case of a 10-yearold girl with peripheral lung lesions who complained of a 7-d persistent fever.She was diagnosed with Streptococcus parasanguinis infection based on findings obtained using ENB-guided transbronchial lung biopsy(TBLB).CASE SUMMARY A 10-year-old girl presented with constitutional symptoms of cough and fever of 7 days’duration.Chest CT scans detected peripheral lung lesions and no endobronchial lesions.TBLB performed under the guidance of an ENB Lungpro navigation system was safe,well-tolerated,and effective for biopsying peripheral lung lesions.Examination of biopsied samples indicated the patient had a pulmonary Streptococcus parasanguinis infection,which was treated with antibiotics instead of more invasive treatment interventions.The patient’s symptoms resolved after she received a 3-wk course of oral linezolid.Comparisons of pretreatment and post-treatment CT scans revealed absorption of some lung lesions within 7 mo of hospital discharge.CONCLUSION ENB-guided TBLB biopsying of peripheral lung lesions in this child is a safe,well-tolerated,and effective alternative to conventional interventions.
