My doctor is sending me for something called a MSS (Magnetic Stereotaxis System). What is that?
This new system uses magnets and advanced computer imaging, allowing surgeons to precisely direct a flexible catheter along a curved path within the brain or other parts of the body. The Magnetic Stereotaxis System (MSS), developed by a team of American neurosurgeons, is touted as a safer, less invasive and more effective way to biopsy brain tumors. Other applications may include diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions, such as coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmia and aneurysms.
