CRANIAL ALIGNMENT DEVICE FOR USE IN INTRACRANIAL STEREOTACTIC SURGERY

摘要

A cranial alignment device for use in intracranial stereotactic radiotherapy includes a nosepiece that is custom shaped to mate with the dorsum and alae of the patient's nose application. It would be advantageous to provide a cranial alignment device for use in intracranial stereotactic radiotherapy that is comfortable, that does not require effort from the patient, and that operates with a high degree of repeatability even if the patient loses or gains weight, and even if the patient's hair pattern changes (hair loss occurs in patients who undergo chemotherapy).