期刊
NEUROMODULATION
卷 27, 期 3, 页码 557-564出版社
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DOI: 10.1016/j.neurom.2023.09.003
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Deep brain stimulation; directional electrodes; imaging; orientation; photon-counting CT
This article presents a novel photon-counting detector (PCD) CT technology that enables clear in vivo imaging of DBS electrodes, including segmented contacts and directional markers. Compared to conventional CT, PCD CT offers higher resolution and lower radiation dose. The article also describes postoperative imaging and reconstruction protocols and evaluates radiation dosimetry. Finally, the article concludes that PCD CT can unambiguously determine lead orientation and facilitate anatomically tailored directional programming.
Background and Objectives: Directional deep brain stimulation (DBS) electrodes are increasingly used, but conventional computed tomography (CT) is unable to directly image segmented contacts owing to physics-based resolution constraints. Postoperative electrode segment orientation assessment is necessary because of the possibility of significant deviation during or immediately after insertion. Photon-counting detector (PCD) CT is a relatively novel technology that enables high resolution imaging while addressing several limitations intrinsic to CT. We show how PCD CT can enable clear in vivo imaging of DBS electrodes, including segmented contacts and markers for all major lead manufacturers. Materials and Methods: We describe postoperative imaging and reconstruction protocols we have developed to enable optimal lead visualization. PCD CT images were obtained of directional leads from the three major manufacturers and fused with preoperative 3T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Radiation dosimetry also was evaluated and compared with conventional imaging controls. Orientation estimates from directly imaged leads were compared with validated software-based reconstructions (derived from standard CT imaging artifact analysis) to quantify congruence in alignment and directional orientation. Results: High-fidelity images were obtained for 15 patients, clearly indicating the segmented contacts and directional markers both on CT alone and when fused to MRI. Our routine imaging protocol is described. Ionizing radiation doses were significantly lower than with conventional CT. For most leads, the directly imaged lead orientations and depths corresponded closely to those predicted by CT artifact-based reconstructions. However, unlike direct imaging, the software reconstructions were susceptible to Conclusions: High-resolution photon-counting CT can very clearly image segmented DBS electrode contacts and directional markers and unambiguously determine lead orientation, with lower radiation than in conventional imaging. This obviates the need for further imaging and may facilitate anatomically tailored directional programming.
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