Application of diffusion tensor imaging and tractography of the optic radiation in anterior temporal lobe resection for epilepsy: A systematic review

Piper, Rory J; Yoong, Michael; Kandasamy, Jothy; Chin, Richard

doi:10.1016/j.clineuro.2014.06.013

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“…DTI is one of the most popular imaging modalities for studying network dysfunction associated with seizures and has a broad range of applications in studying epilepsy-related networks [14][15][16][17]. DTI indices including FA and MD have been demonstrated with a high sensitivity depicting the WM integrity in epilepsy.…”

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A diffusional kurtosis imaging study of idiopathic generalized epilepsy with unilateral interictal epileptiform discharges in children

Zhang

Gao

Zhou

et al. 2016

Journal of Neuroradiology

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A diffusional kurtosis imaging study of idiopathic generalized epilepsy with unilateral interictal epileptiform discharges in children

Zhang

Gao

Zhou

et al. 2016

Journal of Neuroradiology

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“…These latter have been shown to consistently underestimate the most anterior extent of the fibers (Lilja et al, 2014, Piper et al, 2014, Yamamoto et al, 2007, Yamamoto et al, 2005). Though more time consuming, probabilistic methods have been increasingly used in recent related literature (Lilja et al, 2014, Piper et al, 2014).…”

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White matter tractography for neurosurgical planning: A topography-based review of the current state of the art

Essayed

Zhang

Unadkat

et al. 2017

NeuroImage: Clinical

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We perform a review of the literature in the field of white matter tractography for neurosurgical planning, focusing on those works where tractography was correlated with clinical information such as patient outcome, clinical functional testing, or electro-cortical stimulation. We organize the review by anatomical location in the brain and by surgical procedure, including both supratentorial and infratentorial pathologies, and excluding spinal cord applications. Where possible, we discuss implications of tractography for clinical care, as well as clinically relevant technical considerations regarding the tractography methods.We find that tractography is a valuable tool in variable situations in modern neurosurgery. Our survey of recent reports demonstrates multiple potentially successful applications of white matter tractography in neurosurgery, with progress towards overcoming clinical challenges of standardization and interpretation.

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“…Instead, based on the high fidelity of optic radiation DT, numerous studies have investigated the utility of DT to predict visual loss after neurosurgical interventions. A recent meta-analysis of 13 studies concluded that DT results accurately predict surgical damage to the optic radiations in individual patients,42 which can be specifically avoided though optic-radiation navigated neurosurgery conducted under general anaesthesia 43…”

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Brain white matter fibre tracts: a review of functional neuro-oncological relevance

Voets

Bartsch

Plaha

2017

J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry

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State-of-the-art glioma treatment aims to maximise neuro-oncological benefit while minimising losses in quality of life. Optimising this balance remains hindered by our still limited understanding of information processing in the human brain. To help understand individual differences in functional outcomes following neuro-oncological treatment, we review mounting evidence demonstrating the fundamental role that white matter connections play in complex human behaviour. We focus on selected fibre tracts whose destruction is recognised to elicit predictable behavioural deficits and consider specific indications for non-invasive diffusion MRI tractography, the only existing method to map these fibre tracts in vivo, in the selection and planning of neuro-oncological treatments. Despite remaining challenges, longitudinal tract imaging, in combination with intraoperative testing and neuropsychological evaluation, offers unique opportunities to refine our understanding of human brain organisation in the quest to predict and ultimately reduce the quality of life burden of both surgical and non-surgical first-line neuro-oncological therapies.

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Application of diffusion tensor imaging and tractography of the optic radiation in anterior temporal lobe resection for epilepsy: A systematic review

Cited by 41 publications

References 30 publications

A diffusional kurtosis imaging study of idiopathic generalized epilepsy with unilateral interictal epileptiform discharges in children

A diffusional kurtosis imaging study of idiopathic generalized epilepsy with unilateral interictal epileptiform discharges in children

White matter tractography for neurosurgical planning: A topography-based review of the current state of the art

Brain white matter fibre tracts: a review of functional neuro-oncological relevance

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