Abbott Northwestern's Intraoperative MRI Suite is our newest, most advanced neurosurgical operating room.
Key components of this technology are:
a large bore, high field, movable MRI scanner
an integrated data management system, combining frameless navigation with image guidance.
These capabilities support the greatest possible removal of abnormal tissue with the least possible effect on normal brain function - maximizing the completeness of surgery while minimizng complications.
The types of brain surgery for which iMRI is most useful are:
tumors located close to areas of important brain function
pituitary tumors and other masses along the skull base
epilepsy surgery
functional neurosurgery targeting precise locations - e.g., placement of electrodes for deep brain stimulation to treat movement disorders.
The iMRI suite is used for both adult and pediatric neurosurgery in cooperation with Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
800 East 28th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407-3799
612-262-3333
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Abbott Northwestern's Intraoperative MRI Suite is our newest, most advanced neurosurgical operating room.