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Volumetric Trends Associated with MR-guided Stereotactic Laser Amygdalohippocampectomy in Mesial Temporal Lobe
Arthur Carminucci1, Nitesh V Patel1, Sri Sundararajan2
1Neurosurgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, USA.
Objective:
Magnetic resonance (MR)-guided stereotactic laser amygdalohippocampectomy is a minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of refractory epilepsy in patients with mesial temporal sclerosis. Limited data exist on post-ablation volumetric trends associated with the procedure.
Methods:
10 patients with mesial temporal sclerosis underwent MR-guided stereotactic laser amygdalohippocampectomy. Three independent raters computed ablation volumes at the following time points: pre-ablation (PreA), immediate post-ablation (IPA), 24 hours post-ablation (24PA), first follow-up post-ablation (FPA), and greater than three months follow-up post-ablation (>3MPA), using OsiriX DICOM Viewer (Pixmeo, Bernex, Switzerland). Statistical trends in post-ablation volumes were determined for the time points.
Results:
MR-guided stereotactic laser amygdalohippocampectomy produces a rapid rise and distinct peak in post-ablation volume immediately following the procedure. IPA volumes are significantly higher than all other time points. Comparing individual time points within each raters dataset (intra-rater), a significant difference was seen between the IPA time point and all others. There was no statistical difference between the 24PA, FPA, and >3MPA time points. A correlation analysis demonstrated the strongest correlations at the 24PA (r=0.97), FPA (r=0.95), and 3MPA time points (r=0.99), with a weaker correlation at IPA (r=0.92).
Conclusion:
MR-guided stereotactic laser amygdalohippocampectomy produces a maximal increase in post-ablation volume immediately following the procedure, which decreases and stabilizes at 24 hours post-procedure and beyond three months follow-up. Based on the correlation analysis, the lower inter-rater reliability at the IPA time point suggests it may be less accurate to assess volume at this time point. We recommend post-ablation volume assessments be made at least 24 hours post-selective ablation of the amygdalohippocampal complex (SLAH).
Insights
Magnetic resonance (MR)-guided stereotactic laser amygdalohippocampectomy for epilepsy shows peak ablation volume immediately after the procedure. Volumes stabilize by 24 hours, suggesting this is the optimal time for assessment.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Epileptology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Refractory epilepsy often necessitates advanced treatment strategies.
- Mesial temporal sclerosis is a common cause of drug-resistant epilepsy.
- Minimally invasive procedures offer alternatives to traditional resections.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate post-ablation volumetric trends after MR-guided stereotactic laser amygdalohippocampectomy.
- To determine the optimal time point for assessing ablation volumes.
Main Methods:
- Ten patients with mesial temporal sclerosis underwent MR-guided stereotactic laser amygdalohippocampectomy.
- Ablation volumes were measured by three raters at multiple time points: pre-ablation, immediate post-ablation, 24 hours, first follow-up, and >3 months.
- OsiriX DICOM Viewer was used for volume computation.
Main Results:
- A significant peak in ablation volume was observed immediately post-ablation (IPA).
- Volumes at 24 hours post-ablation (24PA), first follow-up (FPA), and >3 months post-ablation (>3MPA) showed no statistical difference.
- Inter-rater reliability was highest at later time points (24PA, FPA, >3MPA) compared to IPA.
Conclusions:
- MR-guided stereotactic laser amygdalohippocampectomy leads to an immediate post-procedure volume peak that stabilizes by 24 hours.
- The immediate post-ablation time point exhibits lower inter-rater reliability, suggesting potential inaccuracies.
- Post-ablation volume assessment is recommended at least 24 hours after selective ablation of the amygdalohippocampal complex (SLAH).
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