Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Optimizing brain tumor resection. Low-field interventional MR imaging.

A K Metzger1, J S Lewin

  • 1Departments of Neurological Surgery, Radiation Oncology, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

Neuroimaging Clinics of North America
|May 9, 2002
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Comparing Preliminary and Final Neuroradiology Reports: What Factors Determine the Differences?

AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology·2016
Same author

Critical findings: timing of notification in neuroradiology.

AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology·2014
Same author

Attitudes about medical malpractice: an American Society of Neuroradiology survey.

AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology·2013
Same author

Neuroradiology critical findings lists: survey of neuroradiology training programs.

AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology·2012
Same author

Quality control in neuroradiology: impact of trainees on discrepancy rates.

AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology·2012
Same author

Addressing an unmet need in oncology patients: rehabilitation of upper aerodigestive tract function.

Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology·2011
Same journal

Understanding Acute Encephalopathy.

Neuroimaging clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Imaging of Acute Encephalopathies.

Neuroimaging clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Pediatric Encephalopathy: Inflammatory and Autoimmune Etiologies.

Neuroimaging clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Pediatric Encephalopathy: Inherited Metabolic Disorders.

Neuroimaging clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Post-Treatment Causes of Encephalopathy.

Neuroimaging clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Acute Toxic Leukoencephalopathy: Opioid and other Illicit or Abused Drugs and Environmental Toxins.

Neuroimaging clinics of North America·2026
See all related articles

This study presents a strategy for intraoperative magnetic resonance (MR) image guidance during brain tumor surgery. Low-field MR imaging is particularly useful for resecting infiltrating gliomas where tumor margins are not visually apparent.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Medical Imaging
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Intraoperative imaging is crucial for complex tumor resections.
  • Distinguishing infiltrating tumor margins visually can be challenging for surgeons.
  • Gliomas often present indistinct boundaries, necessitating advanced guidance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a strategy for intraoperative MR image guidance.
  • To highlight the utility of low-field MR imaging in tumor resection.
  • To focus on the application in gliomas and infiltrating brain tumors.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing low-field (0.2 T) magnetic resonance (MR) imaging.
  • Implementing intraoperative imaging for real-time guidance.
  • Developing a strategy specifically for tumor resection.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated a strategy for intraoperative MR image guidance.
  • Emphasized the value of imaging for assessing tumor resection.
  • Showcased applicability in low-field environments.

Conclusions:

  • Intraoperative imaging is highly beneficial for gliomas.
  • Low-field MR guidance aids in resecting infiltrating brain tumors.
  • The described strategy enhances surgical precision for challenging tumor types.