Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) as adjunct for planning laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) near eloquent structures - Takeaways - MDSpire

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) as adjunct for planning laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) near eloquent structures

  • By

  • Ziad Rifi

  • Maya Harary

  • Patricia D. Walshaw

  • Andrew J. Frew

  • Richard G. Everson

  • Aria Fallah

  • Noriko Salamon

  • Won Kim

  • February 5, 2024

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    Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is effective for treating brain tumors and can reduce morbidity compared to open surgery.

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    fMRI is utilized preoperatively to map language and motor functions, improving safety and outcomes for LITT near eloquent brain structures.

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    In a case series of 7 patients, fMRI helped identify risks of functional deficits and guided treatment decisions for LITT.

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    One patient did not undergo LITT due to significant eloquent involvement detected by fMRI, highlighting its role in patient selection.

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    The study demonstrates that fMRI can enhance surgical planning and intraoperative guidance for LITT, particularly in high-risk cases.

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Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) as adjunct for planning laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) near eloquent structures

  • by Ziad Rifi, Maya Harary, Patricia D. Walshaw, Andrew J. Frew, Richard G. Everson, Aria Fallah, Noriko Salamon, Won Kim

  • February 5, 2024

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