Philips’ new interventional X-ray solution offers more effective device guidance and placement in every neuroradiology procedure.
The first NeuroSuite system was recently installed at Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
Philips’ NeuroSuite consists of a bi-plane interventional X-ray system with a unique combination of two new detectors: Philips’ frontal FD20 detector delivers live 2D and 3D imaging to provide live navigation and immediate therapy feedback.
The smaller, lateral FD15 detector can be positioned beyond the shoulders and very close to the head. This shorter distance and unique combination of detectors provides sharp, full brain imaging at lower X-ray dose and 3D imaging optimized for neuro and spine interventions.
Karolinska University Hospital Department of Neuroradiology chief Neuroangiography and stereotaxy Dr Michael Soderman said that Philips’ latest innovation is NeuroSuite with a new 20 inch detector on the frontal plane, providing superb 3D-images and big enough for spine imaging.
"On the lateral plane, the new 15 inch detector brings visualization of the complete cerebral vasculature, with reduced collision risks and enhanced projection freedom," Dr Soderman added.
At the heart of NeuroSuite is Philips AlluraClarity, lowering radiation dose by as much as 73% without compromising image quality and VasoCT that visualizes intracranial devices in vessel context and vessel morphology down to perforator vessels.
Philips NeuroSuite will be officially launched at the Live Interventional Neuroradiology & Neurosurgery Course (LINNC) in Paris from 23 June to 25 June 2014.
NeuroSuite is currently not available in the US.
