1. Apple Vision Pro Augmented Reality-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatment of Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula.
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Olexa J, Kim KT, Saadon JR, Rakovec M, Evans M, Cohen J, and Cherian J
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This report outlines the innovative use of augmented reality (AR) in the surgical planning and treatment of a spinal dural arteriovenous fistula (dAVF) via a minimally invasive technique. AR technology by way of an Apple Vision Pro headset was employed to enhance preoperative visualization and understanding of the pathology, leading to successful surgical ligation of the AVF. This case describes a 56-year-old male presenting with progressive weakness and thoracic myelopathy who showed marked improvement postoperatively, highlighting AR's potential to improve surgical approach and outcomes., Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. University of Maryland’s IRB committee issued approval HP-00104849. IRB approval for application of this technology was obtained via the University of Maryland’s IRB committee (IRB number HP-00104849) and allowed for intraoperative use for presurgical planning in the setting of this technology. Confirmation was obtained with appropriate consent. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work., (Copyright © 2024, Olexa et al.)
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- 2024
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