[Application of diffusion tensor imaging fractography in minimally invasive surgery of brain tumors].

Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi

Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital University of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100050, China.

Published: May 2006

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  • The study aimed to explore the use of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) fractography in enhancing minimally invasive surgeries for brain tumors.
  • A total of 52 patients were evaluated, with 34 receiving surgery assisted by neuro-navigation, while 18 had traditional minimally invasive craniotomy procedures.
  • Results showed an impressive 86.5% total tumor resection rate, low mortality at 1.9%, and no need for repeat surgeries, indicating DTI fractography's potential to improve surgical outcomes and patient safety.

Article Abstract

Objective: To investigate the effects and prospect of application of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) fractography in minimally invasive surgery of brain tumors.

Methods: DTI fractography was performed in 52 patients with malignant brain tumors. Based on the DTI fractography results, 34 of the 52 patients underwent operation under neuro-navigation, and 18 of the 52 patients underwent operation routine minimally invasive craniotomy and tumor resection without neuro-navigation.

Results: The rate of total tumor resection was 86.5% (45/52). The mortality was 1.9% (1/52). The disability rate was 11.5% (6/52). No case needed the second operation.

Conclusion: DTI fractography has raised the minimally invasive neurosurgery to the level of protecting the nuclei and nerve tracts and guiding intra-operative management of infiltration of deep-seated tumors, especially when combined with neuro-navigation and interventional MRI.

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