Improving workflows of neuro-interventional procedures with autostereoscopic 3D visualization of multi-modality imaging in hybrid interventional suites

Recent developments in interventional neuroradiology techniques, medical imaging modalities, endovascular stenting and embolization materials lead to an increasing number of patients with cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations that are eligible for endovascular treatment and have opened new perspectives for novel ways for patient treatment in general. In this paper, we describe a software tool for 3D image fusion of multi-modal acquisitions to assist endovascular treatment of cerebral malformations. The software and an autostereoscopic 3D display were implemented and tested in clinical applications in a hybrid interventional suite that is used for radio-interventional as well as neurosurgical procedures. Our hypothesis is that fusion of image data acquired prior to intervention procedures with images acquired during those procedures should allow better visualizing and navigating through complex cerebral vasculature. This should also improve workflows of neuro-interventional procedures