GPS for interventional radiology
iGuide CAPPA is a new solution to help the physician during minimally invasive needle procedures. The method uses electromagnetic tracking and facilitates interventions such as precise and quick needle placements – for liver biopsies, for vertebroplasties when stabilising fractured vertebrae, or for cancer pain treatment. The principle is a simple one: prior to inserting the needle, the Artis zee C-arm generates a 3D soft tissue image of the anatomy to be treated, which is used for orientation by the physician. A sensor in the tip of the needle is tracked in an electromagnetic field created via a field generator. These data are transferred in real time to the iGuide CAPPA system which shows the position of the needle tip on a monitor and superimposes on the previously generated three-dimensional data set of the anatomy. This provides the physician with both the necessary anatomical information as well as the exact position of the needle, so the needle procedure can be safely performed. This method is especially suitable for lengthy and complex interventions and the required radiation dose is greatly reduced.
Arab Health stand 3A20
Siemens AG, Healthcare
