Optimizing brain tumor resection. Low-field interventional MR imaging

Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 2001 Nov;11(4):651-7, ix.

Abstract

In this article, the authors describe their strategy for intraoperative MR image guidance of tumor resection at low-field (0.2 T) strength. It is their opinion that intraoperative imaging is most useful in assessing the resection of intrinsic, infiltrating brain tumors; boundaries of the tumor cannot be clearly distinguished with the surgeon's eyes, and therefore, this discussion predominantly applies to the surgical resection of gliomas.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Brain Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Glioma / pathology*
  • Glioma / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted*