Surgical anatomy and functional connectivity of the limbic system.

Full Abstract

OBJECT: The goal in this study was to highlight the potential of currently available imaging techniques for surgical planning of procedures in and around the limbic system. METHODS: The authors review traditional and newer imaging techniques as applied to neurosurgical planning. Today MR imaging techniques play a preponderant role. The various applications of functional techniques such as diffusion weighted, diffusion tensor, perfusion, and functional MR imaging methods are discussed. RESULTS: In addition to the high-resolution studies of anatomy that can be acquired, especially at higher field strengths (>or= 3 T), MR imaging now also offers the possibility of acquiring functional, metabolic, hemodynamic, and molecular information on normal and pathological brain processes. CONCLUSIONS: The knowledge obtained using the various imaging techniques contributes substantially to understanding the disease processes in a way that drastically improves surgical planning.

Author information

Author/s: Lövblad, Karl-Olof (KO); Schaller, Karl (K);

Affiliation: Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Geneva University Hospitals and Medical School, Geneva, Switzerland. karl-olof.lovblad(-atsign-)hcuge.ch

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Neurosurgical focus (Neurosurg Focus), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Aug; vol 27 (issue 2) : pp E3

Dates: Created 2009/08/03; Completed 2009/09/18;

PMID: 19645559, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 9/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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