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Diffusion Tensor Imaging 3D Tractography-Guided, Individualized, Transsulcul Approach for Subcortical Hematoma
Jose M Soto1, Dongxia Feng1, Yilu Zhang1
1Neurosurgery, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, Temple, USA.
Cureus
|May 7, 2025
Summary
Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)-guided minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH) evacuation is feasible and safe. DTI aids surgical planning and may predict motor function recovery after sICH.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Neuroradiology
- Medical Technology
Background:
- Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH) is a leading cause of death and disability.
- Traditional surgical evacuation carries risks of damaging healthy brain tissue.
- Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) presents a safer alternative for hematoma removal.
Observation:
- This study evaluated DTI-guided, trans-sulcal MIS using BrainPath/Myriad for sICH evacuation.
- Diffusion tensor tractography (DTT) visualized critical pathways, including the corticospinal tract (CST), to guide surgical planning.
- Three sICH patients underwent pre-operative DTT, surgical planning to avoid CST involvement, and MIS evacuation.
Findings:
- DTI-guided MIS with BrainPath/Myriad was feasible and safe in three sICH patients.
- Pre-operative DTT accurately guided surgical trajectories, avoiding critical white matter tracts.
- Post-operative DTT and clinical follow-up suggested DTT's potential in predicting motor function recovery.
Implications:
- DTI-guided MIS offers a promising approach for sICH management, potentially minimizing neurological damage.
- DTT is a valuable tool for surgical planning in sICH, enabling personalized approaches.
- Further research with larger cohorts is necessary to validate these preliminary findings and establish DTT's predictive role in motor recovery.
