Abstract
The development of functional mapping techniques gives neurosurgeons many options for preoperative planning. Integrating functional and anatomic data can inform patient selection and surgical planning and makes functional mapping more accessible than when only invasive studies were available. However, the applications of functional mapping to neurosurgical patients are still evolving. Functional imaging remains complex and requires an understanding of the underlying physiologic and imaging characteristics. Neurosurgeons must be accustomed to interpreting highly processed data. Successful implementation of functional image-guided procedures requires efficient interactions between neurosurgeon, neurologist, radiologist, neuropsychologist, and others, but promises to enhance the care of patients.
Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Brain / anatomy & histology
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Brain / diagnostic imaging
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Brain Mapping / instrumentation
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Brain Mapping / methods*
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Brain Mapping / statistics & numerical data
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Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Brain Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Brain Neoplasms / pathology
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Brain Neoplasms / surgery
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Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations / diagnosis
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Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations / diagnostic imaging
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Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations / pathology
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Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations / surgery
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Diffusion Tensor Imaging
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Epilepsy / diagnosis
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Epilepsy / diagnostic imaging
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Epilepsy / pathology
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Epilepsy / surgery
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Humans
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Language
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
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Magnetoencephalography
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Neurosurgical Procedures / methods*
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Neurosurgical Procedures / statistics & numerical data
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Patient Care Planning
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Positron-Emission Tomography
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Preoperative Care
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Reproducibility of Results
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Software