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Area of Science:

  • Neuroimaging
  • Neurosurgery
  • Medical Physics

Background:

  • Diffusion MR tractography is crucial for surgical planning, aiming to prevent damage to eloquent cortex and subcortical white matter.
  • It is the sole noninvasive technique for segmenting the subcortical course of white matter tracts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review technical and clinical aspects of presurgical diffusion tractography.
  • To discuss traditional diffusion tensor imaging and advanced high angular resolution diffusion imaging methods.
  • To present institutional protocols for diffusion tensor imaging and q-ball tractography.

Main Methods:

  • Review of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) techniques.
  • Discussion of high angular resolution diffusion imaging (HARDI) approaches, including q-ball imaging.
  • Overview of presurgical tractography protocols.

Main Results:

  • Diffusion tractography enables noninvasive delineation of white matter tracts.
  • Both DTI and HARDI methods offer valuable insights for surgical planning.
  • Established protocols facilitate consistent application of tractography.

Conclusions:

  • Presurgical diffusion tractography is an indispensable clinical tool.
  • Understanding technical nuances of DTI and HARDI is essential for optimal use.
  • Standardized protocols enhance the clinical utility of diffusion tractography in neurosurgery.