Early detection of cerebral ischemic events on intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging during surgical procedures for deep brain stimulation

ConclusionsIntraoperative ischemic events are not uncommon in DBS surgery. Ischemia can cause serious permanent complications, and regions subject to severe ischemia cannot be restored; it is therefore necessary to pay careful attention to any signs of ischemia. iMRI objectively provides the basis for early diagnosis of intraoperative ischemic infarction, providing guidance for follow-up treatment. The deviation in the entry point on the cortex or in the path resulted in vascular injury; it may be the key cause of ischemic events during DBS procedures.
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research