European premiere in Toulouse using a 3D software – Paris Match

EchoNavigator, a new 3D visualization software, allowed to operate three successful children

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Three children were recently operated successfully closed heart, a first in Europe, through the use of ” EchoNavigator “a new 3D visualization software, Has said Sunday with Professor Philippe Acar, head of the medical team of children Pole Toulouse University Hospital.

This navigation system 3D is already being used at Henri Mondor Hospital in Créteil (Val de Marne) and some European hospitals but only for “adults and for other indications,” said AFP cardiologist and pediatrician, confirming Le Parisien daily information.

This system aims to facilitate percutaneous operations, ie through a vein and consequently avoid open heart surgery for victims of malformations children.

The software, developed with Philips will display on the same screen and in 3D ultrasound of the heart of the child and the X-rays when the doctors introduce the probe with which they proceed to repair heart defects, explained the manager.

“This system has us really helped”

This new technology tested in Toulouse is part of a European project, said Professor Acar. In two years forty children will thus benefit from a transaction with the help of this software the use of which will then be extended to all hospitals.

“We must demonstrate that it brings real help to surgeons, “said the cardiologist and pediatrician.

Nellie, 5, was the first child to benefit from this device. She suffered an intraventricular hole, requiring a very delicate operation. “And this system has really helped us,” said Professor Acar.

A boy of 6 years then had the procedure. Finally a little girl of 9 years was made to a miscommunication between his ear.

“There are only 72 hours of hospitalization and the child leaves no scar,” said the Professor

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