The Mathematics of the N-Localizer for Stereotactic Neurosurgery
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The N-localizer enjoys widespread use in image-guided stereotactic neurosurgery and radiosurgery. This paper derives the mathematical equations that are used with the N-localizer and provides analogies and explanations in order to promote an intuitive understanding of the mathematical principles. Categories: Medical Physics, Radiation Oncology, Neurosurgery
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تاریخ انتشار 2015