ExAblate neuro transcranial treatment considerations
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Background/introduction ExAblate Neuro is the only technology that enables clinical treatment of transcranial MR guided focused ultrasound. It is CE approved for the treatment of certain neurological disorders and is under evaluation for additional regulatory approval. We will review the existing applications and the limitations of the current technology. Two of the key limitations are the treatment envelope and the effects of different skull on the effectiveness of the transcranial ultrasound delivery.
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