Novel Technique of Coregistered Intraoperative Computed Tomography and Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Diffusion Tensor Imaging Navigation in Spinal Cord Tumor Resection.

Conclusion: The coregistration of preoperative MRI sequences and iCT images allowed for meaningfully enhanced navigation during resection. In the case involving the intramedullary cervicomedullary tumor with marked distortion of longitudinal tracts, iCT/DTI navigation allowed for accurate visualization of critical structures and facilitated delineation of tumor margins that otherwise would have been difficult. The use of combined iCT and preoperative MRI/DTI neuronavigational guidance is an effective approach in the resection of intradural extramedullary and intramedullary spinal cord tumors. PMID: 30983901 [PubMed]
Source: Ochsner Journal - Category: General Medicine Tags: Ochsner J Source Type: research