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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 4726, 2024 02 27.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38413760

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In estimated 10-15% of neurosurgical interventions employing a conventional three-pin head fixation device (HFD) the patient's head loses position due to slippage. At present no scientifically based stability criterion exists to potentially prevent the intraoperative loss of head position or skull fractures. Here, data on the skull penetration depth both on the single and two-pin side of a three-pin HFD are presented, providing scientific evidence for a stability criterion for the invasive three-pin head fixation. Eight fresh, chemically untreated human cadaveric heads were sequentially pinned 90 times in total in a noncommercially calibrated clamp screw applying a predefined force of 270 N (approximately 60 lbf) throughout. Three head positions were pinned each in standardized manner for the following approaches: prone, middle fossa, pterional. Titanium-aluminum alloy pins were used, varying the pin-cone angle on the single-pin side from 36° to 55° and on the two-pin side from 25° to 36°. The bone-penetration depths were directly measured by a dial gauge on neurocranium. The penetration depths on the single-pin side ranged from 0.00 mm (i.e., no penetration) to 6.17 mm. The penetration depths on the two-pin side ranged from 0.00 mm (no penetration) to 4.48 mm. We measured a significantly higher penetration depth for the anterior pin in comparison to the posterior pin on the two-pin side in prone position. One pin configuration (50°/25°) resulted in a quasi-homogenous pin depth distribution between the single- and the two-pin side. Emanating from the physical principle that pin depths behave proportionate to pin pressure distribution, a quasi-homogenous pin penetration depth may result in higher resilience against external shear forces or torque, thus reducing potential complications such as slippage and depressed skull fractures. The authors propose that the pin configuration of 50°/25° may be superior to the currently used uniform pin-cone angle distribution in common clinical practice (36°/36°). However, future research may identify additional influencing factors to improve head fixation stability.


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Fracturas Craneales , Cráneo , Humanos , Cráneo/cirugía , Clavos Ortopédicos , Tornillos Óseos , Cabeza
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Neuroimage ; 289: 120556, 2024 Apr 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38423263

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Functional neuroimaging methods like fMRI and PET are vital in neuroscience research, but require that subjects remain still throughout the scan. In animal research, anesthetic agents are typically applied to facilitate the acquisition of high-quality data with minimal motion artifact. However, anesthesia can have profound effects on brain metabolism, selectively altering dynamic neural networks and confounding the acquired data. To overcome the challenge, we have developed a novel head fixation device designed to support awake rat brain imaging. A validation experiment demonstrated that the device effectively minimizes animal motion throughout the scan, with mean absolute displacement and mean relative displacement of 0.0256 (SD: 0.001) and 0.009 (SD: 0.002), across eight evaluated subjects throughout fMRI image acquisition (total scanning time per subject: 31 min, 12 s). Furthermore, the awake scans did not induce discernable stress to the animals, with stable physiological parameters throughout the scan (Mean HR: 344, Mean RR: 56, Mean SpO2: 94 %) and unaltered serum corticosterone levels (p = 0.159). In conclusion, the device presented in this paper offers an effective and safe method of acquiring functional brain images in rats, allowing researchers to minimize the confounding effects of anesthetic use.


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Anestésicos , Vigilia , Humanos , Ratas , Animales , Vigilia/fisiología , Encéfalo/fisiología , Cabeza , Neuroimagen/métodos , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética/métodos , Anestésicos/farmacología
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Neuropharmacology ; 242: 109762, 2024 Jan 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37871677

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A key facet of alcohol use disorder is continuing to drink alcohol despite negative consequences (so called "aversion-resistant drinking"). In this study, we sought to assess the degree to which head-fixed mice exhibit aversion-resistant drinking and to leverage behavioral analysis techniques available in head-fixture to relate non-consummatory behaviors to aversion-resistant drinking. We assessed aversion-resistant drinking in head-fixed female and male C57BL/6 J mice. We adulterated 20% (v/v) alcohol with varying concentrations of the bitter tastant quinine to measure the degree to which mice would continue to drink despite this aversive stimulus. We recorded high-resolution video of the mice during head-fixed drinking, tracked body parts with machine vision tools, and analyzed body movements in relation to consumption. Female and male head-fixed mice exhibited heterogenous levels of aversion-resistant drinking. Additionally, non-consummatory behaviors, such as paw movement and snout movement, were related to the intensity of aversion-resistant drinking. These studies demonstrate that head-fixed mice exhibit aversion-resistant drinking and that non-consummatory behaviors can be used to assess perceived aversiveness in this paradigm. Furthermore, these studies lay the groundwork for future experiments that will utilize advanced electrophysiological techniques to record from large populations of neurons during aversion-resistant drinking to understand the neurocomputational processes that drive this clinically relevant behavior. This article is part of the Special Issue on "PFC circuit function in psychiatric disease and relevant models".


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Consumo de Bebidas Alcohólicas , Alcoholismo , Ratones , Masculino , Femenino , Animales , Ratones Endogámicos C57BL , Consumo de Bebidas Alcohólicas/psicología , Etanol/farmacología , Quinina
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bioRxiv ; 2023 Oct 05.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37873153

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A key facet of alcohol use disorder is continuing to drink alcohol despite negative consequences (so called "aversion-resistant drinking"). In this study, we sought to assess the degree to which head-fixed mice exhibit aversion-resistant drinking and to leverage behavioral analysis techniques available in head-fixture to relate non-consummatory behaviors to aversion-resistant drinking. We assessed aversion-resistant drinking in head-fixed female and male C57BL/6J mice. We adulterated 20% (v/v) alcohol with varying concentrations of the bitter tastant quinine to measure the degree to which mice would continue to drink despite this aversive stimulus. We recorded high-resolution video of the mice during head-fixed drinking, tracked body parts with machine vision tools, and analyzed body movements in relation to consumption. Female and male head-fixed mice exhibited heterogenous levels of aversion-resistant drinking. Additionally, non-consummatory behaviors, such as paw movement and snout movement, were related to the intensity of aversion-resistant drinking. These studies demonstrate that head-fixed mice exhibit aversion-resistant drinking and that non-consummatory behaviors can be used to assess perceived aversiveness in this paradigm. Furthermore, these studies lay the groundwork for future experiments that will utilize advanced electrophysiological techniques to record from large populations of neurons during aversion-resistant drinking to understand the neurocomputational processes that drive this clinically relevant behavior.

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Surg Neurol Int ; 14: 188, 2023.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37404506

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Background: This study evaluates an alternative to the classical method of head fixation during Gamma Knife radiosurgery using a Leksell head frame. In the Gamma Knife® Icon™ model, a new method of head fixation is used by utilizing a thermal molded polymer mask that takes the shape of the patient's head before fixing the head to the table. However, this mask is for single use and quite expensive. Methods: We describe a new, very economical method to fix the head of the patient during radiosurgery. We used commercial, quite cheap material [polylactic acid (PLA)] plastic and made a 3D printing model for the patient's face, taking special measurements to put this mask and fix it on the Gamma Knife. The actual material cost is only $4 (100 times less than the original mask cost). Results: The new mask efficiency was tested using the movement checker software, the same one used to measure the efficiency of the original mask. Conclusion: The newly designed and manufactured mask is quite effective for use with the Gamma Knife® Icon™, with a much lower cost, and it can be manufactured locally.

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J Clin Neurosci ; 106: 213-216, 2022 Dec.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36371300

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BACKGROUND: Rigid fixation using a three-point skull clamp is a common practice during cranial surgery. Despite its frequency of use, rigid fixation is not without risk of complications including hemodynamic changes, skull fractures and venous thromboembolism. Given this, alternative head fixation should be considered when clinically appropriate. OBJECTIVE: We sought to demonstrate a safe and effective "pinless" head fixation system during endoscopic microvascular decompression (E-MVD). METHODS: Patients undergoing E-MVD were placed in the lateral position with a doughnut pillow under the head, providing support and reducing lateral neck flexion. The vertex of the cranium was angled 10 degrees downward and tape placed circumferentially in an X-shaped fashion around the head, avoiding direct pressure on the ears or eyes. The ipsilateral shoulder was pulled caudally away from the operative field and taped in place to ensure a maximal working corridor. RESULTS: Fifty-two patients underwent the E-MVD procedure with pinless head fixation without any clinical complications. Indications included trigeminal neuralgia type 1 (63.5%), trigeminal neuralgia type 2 (5.8%), hemifacial spasm (19.2%), geniculate neuralgia (7.7%) and glossopharyngeal neuralgia (3.8%). There were no intraoperative or post operative complications and operative time for patients with three-point skull clamp fixation were similar compared to pinless head fixation. CONCLUSIONS: Pinless head fixation is a suitable alternative for certain patients undergoing E-MVD and provides a way to minimize complications that can occur secondary to rigid fixation. If pinless fixation is used, diligent and continued communication with the anesthetist is necessary to ensure there is no intraoperative patient movement.


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Enfermedades del Nervio Glosofaríngeo , Espasmo Hemifacial , Cirugía para Descompresión Microvascular , Neuralgia del Trigémino , Humanos , Cirugía para Descompresión Microvascular/métodos , Neuralgia del Trigémino/cirugía , Estudios Retrospectivos , Espasmo Hemifacial/etiología , Enfermedades del Nervio Glosofaríngeo/etiología , Resultado del Tratamiento
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J Neurosci Methods ; 381: 109705, 2022 11 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36096238

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The use of head fixation in mice is increasingly common in research, its use having initially been restricted to the field of sensory neuroscience. Head restraint has often been combined with fluid control, rather than food restriction, to motivate behaviour, but this too is now in use for both restrained and non-restrained animals. Despite this, there is little guidance on how best to employ these techniques to optimise both scientific outcomes and animal welfare. This article summarises current practices and provides recommendations to improve animal wellbeing and data quality, based on a survey of the community, literature reviews, and the expert opinion and practical experience of an international working group convened by the UK's National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs). Topics covered include head fixation surgery and post-operative care, habituation to restraint, and the use of fluid/food control to motivate performance. We also discuss some recent developments that may offer alternative ways to collect data from large numbers of behavioural trials without the need for restraint. The aim is to provide support for researchers at all levels, animal care staff, and ethics committees to refine procedures and practices in line with the refinement principle of the 3Rs.


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Neurociencias , Roedores , Crianza de Animales Domésticos/métodos , Bienestar del Animal , Animales , Alimentos , Ratones
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Front Robot AI ; 9: 778594, 2022.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35875702

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Purpose: Thermoplastic masks keep patients in an appropriate position to ensure accurate radiation delivery. For a thermoplastic mask to maintain clinical efficacy, the mask should wrap the patient's surface properly and provide uniform pressure to all areas. However, to our best knowledge, no explicit method for achieving such a goal currently exists. Therefore, in this study, we intended to develop a real-time thermoplastic mask compression force (TMCF) monitoring system to measure compression force quantitatively. A prototype system was fabricated, and the feasibility of the proposed method was evaluated. Methods: The real-time TMCF monitoring system basically consists of four force sensor units, a microcontroller board (Arduino Bluno Mega 2560), a control PC, and an in-house software program. To evaluate the reproducibility of the TMCF monitoring system, both a reproducibility test using a micrometer and a setup reproducibility test using a head phantom were performed. Additionally, the reproducibility tests of mask setup and motion detection tests were carried out with a cohort of six volunteers. Results: The system provided stable pressure readings in all 10 trials during the sensor unit reproducibility test. The largest standard deviation (SD) among trials was about 36 gf/cm2 (∼2.4% of the full-scale range). For five repeated mask setups on the phantom, the compression force variation of the mask was less than 39 gf/cm2 (2.6% of the full-scale range). We were successful in making masks together with the monitoring system connected and demonstrated feasible utilization of the system. Compression force variations were observed among the volunteers and according to the location of the sensor (among forehead, both cheekbones, and chin). The TMCF monitoring system provided the information in real time on whether the mask was properly pressing the human subject as an immobilization tool. Conclusion: With the developed system, it is possible to monitor the effectiveness of the mask in real time by continuously measuring the compression force between the mask and patient during the treatment. The graphical user interface (GUI) of the monitoring system developed provides a warning signal when the compression force of the mask is insufficient. Although the number of volunteers participated in the study was small, the obtained preliminary results suggest that the system could ostensibly improve the setup accuracy of a thermoplastic mask.

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Neuron ; 110(13): 2080-2093.e10, 2022 07 06.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35609615

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The impact of spontaneous movements on neuronal activity has created the need to quantify behavior. We present a versatile framework to directly capture the 3D motion of freely definable body points in a marker-free manner with high precision and reliability. Combining the tracking with neural recordings revealed multiplexing of information in the motor cortex neurons of freely moving rats. By integrating multiple behavioral variables into a model of the neural response, we derived a virtual head fixation for which the influence of specific body movements was removed. This strategy enabled us to analyze the behavior of interest (e.g., front paw movements). Thus, we unveiled an unexpectedly large fraction of neurons in the motor cortex with tuning to the paw movements, which was previously masked by body posture tuning. Once established, our framework can be efficiently applied to large datasets while minimizing the experimental workload caused by animal training and manual labeling.


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Corteza Motora , Movimiento , Animales , Corteza Motora/fisiología , Neuronas Motoras/fisiología , Movimiento/fisiología , Postura/fisiología , Ratas , Reproducibilidad de los Resultados
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J Neurosci ; 41(12): 2645-2655, 2021 03 24.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33563725

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The ability to recognize motivationally salient events and adaptively respond to them is critical for survival. Here, we tested whether dopamine (DA) neurons in the dorsal raphe nucleus (DRN) contribute to this process in both male and female mice. Population recordings of DRNDA neurons during associative learning tasks showed that their activity dynamically tracks the motivational salience, developing excitation to both reward-paired and shock-paired cues. The DRNDA response to reward-predicting cues was diminished after satiety, suggesting modulation by internal states. DRNDA activity was also greater for unexpected outcomes than for expected outcomes. Two-photon imaging of DRNDA neurons demonstrated that the majority of individual neurons developed activation to reward-predicting cues and reward but not to shock-predicting cues, which was surprising and qualitatively distinct from the population results. Performing the same fear learning procedures in freely-moving and head-fixed groups revealed that head-fixation itself abolished the neural response to aversive cues, indicating its modulation by behavioral context. Overall, these results suggest that DRNDA neurons encode motivational salience, dependent on internal and external factors.SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT Dopamine (DA) contributes to motivational control, composed of at least two functional cell types, one signaling for motivational value and another for motivational salience. Here, we demonstrate that DA neurons in the dorsal raphe nucleus (DRN) encode the motivational salience in associative learning tasks. Neural responses were dynamic and modulated by the animal's internal state. The majority of single-cells developed responses to reward or paired cues, but not to shock-predicting cues. Additional experiments with freely-moving and head-fixed mice showed that head-fixation abolished the development of cue responses during fear learning. This work provides further characterization on the functional roles of overlooked DRNDA populations and an example that neural responses can be altered by head-fixation, which is commonly used in neuroscience.


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Neuronas Dopaminérgicas/fisiología , Núcleo Dorsal del Rafe/fisiología , Habituación Psicofisiológica/fisiología , Aprendizaje/fisiología , Motivación/fisiología , Neuronas/fisiología , Animales , Neuronas Dopaminérgicas/química , Núcleo Dorsal del Rafe/química , Núcleo Dorsal del Rafe/citología , Femenino , Masculino , Ratones , Ratones Transgénicos , Microscopía de Fluorescencia por Excitación Multifotónica/métodos , Neuronas/química , Fotometría/métodos , Transducción de Señal/fisiología
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Acta Neurochir (Wien) ; 163(4): 885-893, 2021 04.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33515124

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BACKGROUND: At this juncture, there is no consensus in the literature for the use and the safety of pin-type head holders in cranial procedures. METHODS: The present analysis of the bone response to the fixation of the instrument provides data to understand its impact on the entire skull as well as associated complications. An experimental study was conducted on fresh-frozen human specimens to analyze the puncture hole due to the fixation of each single pin of the pin-type head holder. Cone-beam CT images were acquired to measure the diameter of the puncture hole caused by the instrument according to several parameters: the pin angle, the clamping force, and different neurosurgical approaches most clinically used. RESULTS: The deepest hole, 2.67 ± 0.27 mm, was recorded for a 35° angle and a clamping force of 270 N at the middle fossa approach. The shallowest hole was 0.62 ± 0.22 mm for the 43° angle with a pinning force of 180 N in the pterional approach. The pterional approach had a significantly different effect on the depth of the puncture hole compared with the middle fossa craniotomy for 270 N pinning at 35° angle. The puncture hole measured with the 43° angle and 180 N force in prone position is significantly different from the other approaches with the same force. CONCLUSIONS: These results could lead to recommendations about the use of the head holder depending on the patient's history and cranial thickness to reduce complications associated with the pin-type head holder during clinical applications.


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Craneotomía/métodos , Posicionamiento del Paciente/métodos , Cráneo/cirugía , Movimientos de la Cabeza , Humanos , Masculino , Posición Prona
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MethodsX ; 7: 101109, 2020.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33145185

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Single unit recording has an important application in neuroscience, especially in the vestibular system such as visual stabilization, posture maintenance, spatial orientation and cognition. However, single unit recording conducted in living animals is a demanding technique and non-ideal mechanical stability between the recording location of nerve tissues and the tip of microelectrode always results in failure to obtain successful recordings in the vestibular system. In order to improve the mechanical stability during single unit recording, we constructed a novel head fixation method based on skull cap. This article describes in detail how to construct this novel head fixation. Following the step-by-step procedure mentioned in this article will provide a high-quality mechanical stability for single unit recording in the vestibular system, allowing us to successfully record the nonlinear neural dynamic response over a big magnitude motion stimulation. This improvement of head fixation contributes to the in-depth understanding of the vestibular system.

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J Shoulder Elbow Surg ; 29(12): 2668-2673, 2020 Dec.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32844750

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HYPOTHESIS: The proximal radius is asymmetrical, is mostly articular, and rotates through a large arc of motion. Because of these anatomic factors, there is limited space for hardware. This is magnified in the setting of complex fractures. The portion of the radial head where a radial head plate can be placed without compromising forearm motion has been termed the "safe zone." We hypothesized that the bicipital tuberosity could be used as a reproducible intraoperative fluoroscopic landmark to confirm radial head plate position in the safe zone. METHODS: Seventeen cadaveric radii were evaluated. First, the anatomic safe zone was identified using the method previously described by Caputo et al. A proximal radial plate was then placed in the center of this safe zone. The relationship of the plate to the tuberosity was evaluated, and the angle from the point of the greatest tuberosity profile to the center of the safe zone was measured. RESULTS: The maximum profile of the bicipital tuberosity is 166° ± 10° from the center of the safe zone as described by Caputo et al. By use of radiographic imaging, a radial head plate placed directly opposite the bicipital tuberosity will be within the safe zone. This position can be ascertained fluoroscopically with an anteroposterior view of the proximal forearm, in which the surgeon rotates the forearm into full supination. The plate should be placed opposite the bicipital tuberosity as seen on the greatest profile at maximum supination. With this method, the plate will be consistently placed within the safe zone. CONCLUSION: The bicipital tuberosity can be used as a consistent radiographic anatomic landmark to ensure proximal radial plate placement within the safe zone. If the proximal radial head plate is placed 166° ± 10° opposite the bicipital tuberosity, a landmark easily identified on intraoperative imaging, the implant will be in the safe zone and will not impinge on the ulna in rotation.


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Articulación del Codo , Fluoroscopía/métodos , Fracturas del Radio , Radio (Anatomía) , Placas Óseas , Cadáver , Articulación del Codo/diagnóstico por imagen , Articulación del Codo/cirugía , Fijación Interna de Fracturas/instrumentación , Fijación Interna de Fracturas/métodos , Humanos , Cuidados Intraoperatorios , Radio (Anatomía)/diagnóstico por imagen , Radio (Anatomía)/cirugía , Fracturas del Radio/diagnóstico por imagen , Fracturas del Radio/cirugía , Supinación
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Radiat Oncol ; 14(1): 231, 2019 Dec 18.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31852497

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BACKGROUND: The present study investigates the intrafractional accuracy of a frameless thermoplastic mask used for head immobilization during stereotactic radiotherapy. Non-invasive masks cannot completely prohibit head movements. Previous studies attempted to estimate the magnitude of intrafractional inaccuracy by means of pre- and postfractional measurements only. However, this might not be sufficient to accurately map also intrafractional head movements. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Intrafractional deviation of mask-fixed head positions was measured in five patients during a total of 94 fractions by means of close-meshed repeated ExacTrac measurements (every 1.4 min) conducted during the entire treatment session. A median of six (range: 4 to 11) measurements were recorded per fraction, delivering a dataset of 453 measurements. RESULTS: Random errors (SD) for the x, y and z axes were 0.27 mm, 0.29 mm and 0.29 mm, respectively. Median 3D deviation was 0.29 mm. Of all 3D intrafractional motions, 5.5 and 0.4% exceeded 1 mm and 2 mm, respectively. A moderate correlation between treatment duration and mean 3D displacement was determined (rs = 0.45). Mean 3D deviation increased from 0.21 mm (SD = 0.26 mm) in the first 2 min to a maximum of 0.53 mm (SD = 0.31 mm) after 10 min of treatment time. CONCLUSION: Pre- and post-treatment measurement is not sufficient to adequately determine the range of intrafractional head motion. Thermoplastic masks provide both reliable interfractional and intrafractional immobilization for image-guided stereotactic hypofractionated radiotherapy. Greater positioning accuracy may be obtained by reducing treatment duration (< 6 min) and applying intrafractional correction. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Clinicaltrials.gov, NCT03896555, Registered 01 April 2019 - retrospectively registered.


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Movimientos de la Cabeza , Neoplasias de Cabeza y Cuello/cirugía , Inmovilización/instrumentación , Posicionamiento del Paciente/instrumentación , Fantasmas de Imagen , Radiocirugia/instrumentación , Planificación de la Radioterapia Asistida por Computador/métodos , Neoplasias de Cabeza y Cuello/patología , Humanos , Procesamiento de Imagen Asistido por Computador/métodos , Inmovilización/métodos , Máscaras , Movimiento , Órganos en Riesgo/efectos de la radiación , Posicionamiento del Paciente/métodos , Radiocirugia/métodos , Dosificación Radioterapéutica , Radioterapia de Intensidad Modulada/métodos , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X/métodos
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Int J Surg Case Rep ; 62: 43-49, 2019.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31445499

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INTRODUCTION: A head fixation device containing pins is common equipment used in neurosurgical procedures. Previous reports analysed some of the complications associated with the application of this device for adults and children, even the indications for the use in pediatric are not well defined. CASE PRESENTATION: An 11-year-old girl diagnosed with non-communicating hydrocephalus, caused by posterior fossa tumor. During the surgery, complications were found in the form of acute epidural hematoma due to head fixation pins. So, the operation was stopped. Emergent CT scan was carried out and showed a bilateral skull fracture and a massive right-sided epidural hematoma. An emergency craniotomy for clot removal was performed and five days later, a second surgery was carried out uneventfully for the residual tumor. The patient fully recovered after the second surgery. DISCUSSION: Complications due to the use of a pin head fixation are easier to occur in pediatric patients, because the bones are thinner and need more carefull strategy when pinning. With promp identification of any complications and earlier treatment, the good outcome will be achieved. We compared our case report with published literature in order to suggest the way to prevent this complication. CONCLUSION: Skull fractures and associated epidural hematomas in pediatric patients need to be considered as possible complications of the pin-type head fixation application. The head fixation devices in pediatric need to be used with great caution and knowing the risk factors, safe technique for application and management of complications will prevent worse outcome.

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Neurosci Res ; 135: 37-45, 2018 Oct.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29317247

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The common marmoset has been proposed as a potential alternative to macaque monkey as a primate model for neuroscience and medical research. Here, we have newly developed a stereotaxic neuronal recording system for awake marmosets under the head-fixed condition by modifying that for macaque monkeys. Using this system, we recorded neuronal activity in the cerebral cortex of awake marmosets and successfully identified the primary motor cortex by intracortical microstimulation. Neuronal activities of deep brain structures, such as the basal ganglia, thalamus, and cerebellum, in awake marmosets were also successfully recorded referring to magnetic resonance images. Our system is suitable for functional mapping of the brain, since the large recording chamber allows access to arbitrary regions over almost the entire brain, and the recording electrode can be easily moved stereotaxically from one site to another. In addition, our system is desirable for neuronal recording during task performance to assess motor skills and cognitive function, as the marmoset sits in the marmoset chair and can freely use its hands. Moreover, our system can be used in combination with cutting-edge techniques, such as two-photon imaging and optogenetic manipulation. This recording system will contribute to boosting neuroscience and medical research using marmosets.


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Callithrix/fisiología , Electrodos Implantados , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética/instrumentación , Técnicas Estereotáxicas/instrumentación , Animales , Callithrix/cirugía , Femenino , Masculino , Corteza Sensoriomotora/fisiología
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J Neurosci Methods ; 297: 22-30, 2018 03 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29287744

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BACKGROUND: While spherical treadmills are widely used in mouse models, there are only a few experimental setups suitable for adult rats, and none of them include head-fixation. NEW METHOD: We introduce a novel spherical treadmill apparatus for head-fixed rats that allows a wide repertory of natural responses. The rat is secured to a frame and placed on a freely rotating sphere. While being head-fixed, it can walk in any direction and perform different motor tasks. COMPARISON WITH EXISTING METHODS: Instead of being air-lifted, which is acceptable for light animals, the treadmill is sustained by three spherical bearings ensuring a smooth rotation in any direction. Movement detection is accomplished using a video camera that registers a dot pattern plotted on the sphere. RESULTS: Long Evans rats were trained to perform an auditory discrimination task in a Go/No-Go (walking/not-walking) paradigm. Animals were able to successfully discriminate between a 1 kHz and a 8 kHz auditory stimulus and execute the correct response, reaching the learning criterion (80% of correct responses) in approximately 20 training sessions. CONCLUSIONS: Our system broadens the possibilities of head-fixation experiments in adult rats making them compatible with spatial navigation on a spherical treadmill.


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Equipos y Suministros , Aprendizaje , Modelos Animales , Ratas , Animales , Percepción Auditiva , Discriminación en Psicología , Diseño de Equipo , Alimentos , Cabeza , Movimientos de la Cabeza , Masculino , Actividad Motora , Poliestirenos , Programas Informáticos , Estrés Psicológico , Grabación en Video
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Artículo en Chino | WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) | ID: wpr-708223

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Objective To explore the importance of head fixation in chest wall field combined with supraclavicular field radiotherapy for breast cancer by comparing the displacement error and dosimetric differences caused by multi-functional body board and breast bracket.Methods Thirty patients with breast cancer were randomly divided into groups A and B.In group A,patients were fixed with multi-functional body board and head thermoplastic film.In group B,patients were fixed with traditional breast brackets.Each patient received CBCT scan before and after radiotherapy.Both setup errors and intra-fractional displacements in the x-,y-and z-axis,V100 and V95 were calculated.Statistical analyses were performed using the independent sample t-test.Results The displacement errors in groups A and B before and after radiotherapy were (1.24± 0.42),(1.71± 0.61) and (2.25± 1.04) mm vs.(3.67± 2.05),(3.78± 1.74),(4.65±2.66) mm in the x-,y-and z-axis,respectively (P=0.033,0.027,0.020).The intra-fractional displacements in groups A and B were (1.10±0.66),(1.13±0.59),(1.11 ±0.62) mm vs.(2.48±0.88),(2.21 ±0.98),(3.53±2.01) mm in the x-,y-and z-axis,respectively (P=0.030,0.021,0.013).The V100 in groups A and B were (94.27± 3.20) % and (99.08± 0.60) % (P =0.065),and (89.48± 4.70) % and (96.53± 2.50) % for V95 (P =0.002),respectively.Conclusion The risk of displacement error is significantly reduced using multi-functional body board,which enhances the accuracy of radiation dose in chest wall and supraclavicular fields of breast cancer patients.

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BMC Anesthesiol ; 17(1): 136, 2017 Oct 10.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29017455

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BACKGROUND: Head fixation can induce hemodynamic instability. Remifentanil is commonly used with propofol for total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) during neurosurgery. This study investigated the 90% effective concentration (EC90) of remifentanil for blunting of cardiovascular responses to head fixation during neurosurgery via bispectral index (BIS) monitoring. METHODS: Fifty patients undergoing neurosurgery requiring head fixation were enrolled. This study was performed using the biased coin up-and-down design sequential method (BCD). After tracheal intubation, the effect-site target concentration (Ce) of remifentanil was adjusted to achieve hemodynamic stability and reset to the level preoperatively assigned to each patient, according to the BCD method, approximately 10 min before head fixation. Baseline hemodynamic values were recorded before head fixation. An ineffective response was defined as a case with a > 20% increase in hemodynamic values from baseline. Otherwise, the response was determined to be effective. The EC90 of remifentanil was calculated as a modified isotonic estimator. RESULTS: Forty-three patients completed this study. The EC90 of remifentanil for blunting cardiovascular responses to head fixation was estimated to be 6.48 ng/mL (95% CI, 5.94-6.83 ng/mL). CONCLUSIONS: Adjustment of the Ce of remifentanil to approximately 6.5 ng/mL before head fixation could prevent noxious cardiovascular responses in 90% of neurosurgical ASA I-II patients aged 20 to 65 years old during propofol target-controlled infusion titrated to maintain BIS between 40 and 50. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT01489137 , retrospectively registered 5 December 2011.


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Anestésicos Intravenosos/administración & dosificación , Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/inducido químicamente , Procedimientos Neuroquirúrgicos/métodos , Posicionamiento del Paciente/métodos , Piperidinas/administración & dosificación , Propofol/administración & dosificación , Adulto , Anciano , Anestesia Intravenosa/efectos adversos , Anestésicos Intravenosos/efectos adversos , Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/prevención & control , Monitores de Conciencia , Electroencefalografía/efectos de los fármacos , Electroencefalografía/métodos , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Piperidinas/efectos adversos , Propofol/efectos adversos , Remifentanilo
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