| Delineation of the nucleus centre median by proton density weighted magnetic resonance imaging at 3 T. | |
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PMID: 20173580 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate that proton density weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at 3 T accomplishes delineation of the centre median (CM) complex from surrounding thalamic tissue and may improve targeting accuracy in stereotactic neurosurgery. METHODS: Five healthy subjects (1 man, 4 women; age range 22-35 years) underwent high-resolution MRI at 3 T with different imaging parameters in order to optimize the direct visualization of the CM. RESULTS: In healthy subjects, the CM complex of the thalamus can be reliably contrasted on axially oriented slices by means of proton density weighted turbo-spin-echo MRI. An in-plane resolution of at least 0.6 x 0.6 mm2 is crucial at a slice thickness between 2 and 3 mm. Effective suppression of head motion is essential. CONCLUSION: MRI-based delineation of the CM could have therapeutic potential to facilitate target determination for neuromodulation in stereotactic neurosurgery. |
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Authors:
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Martin Kanowski; J?rgen Voges; Claus Tempelmann |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Neurosurgery Volume: 66 ISSN: 1524-4040 ISO Abbreviation: Neurosurgery Publication Date: 2010 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-22 Completed Date: 2010-06-08 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7802914 Medline TA: Neurosurgery Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: E121-3; discussion E123 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurology, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany. martin.kanowski@medizin.uni-magdeburg.de |
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Adult Brain Mapping / methods* Female Humans Intralaminar Thalamic Nuclei / anatomy & histology*, surgery Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods* Male Neuronavigation / methods Preoperative Care / methods Stereotaxic Techniques Thalamus / anatomy & histology*, surgery Young Adult |
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