Pre- and Intraoperative Mapping for Tumors in the Primary Motor Cortex: Decision-Making Process in Surgical Resection

Conclusion The independently acquired anatomical (anatomical MRI) and functional (nTMS and tractography) tests in patients with CST lesions provide a useful guide for resection. The inclusion of histologic information (smear with or without 5-ALA) further allows the surgical team to balance the potential functional risks within the global treatment plan. Therefore, the patient is kept at the center of the informed decision-making process. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery - May 20, 2020 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Lavrador, Jos é Pedro Ghimire, Prajwal Brogna, Christian Furlanetti, Luciano Patel, Sabina Gullan, Richard Ashkan, Keyoumars Bhangoo, Ranjeev Vergani, Francesco Tags: Original Article Source Type: research