Target Physiologic Corroboration in Stereotaxic Cervical Cordotomy

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T HE recent conversion of cervical cordotomy from an open procedure to a closed stereotaxic procedure has extended the benefits of cordotomy to many more patients. The four accepted steps of stereotaxic surgery must be followed: 1) definition of the radiologic coordinates of the target; 2) the use of a precision apparatus to approach the target; 3) physiological confirmation of the target; and 4) precise destruction of the target. Elimination of any one of these steps will increase the hazard to the patient.