Resting state functional connectivity magnetic resonance imaging integrated with intraoperative neuronavigation for functional mapping after aborted awake craniotomy

Prag Batra, S. Bandt*, Eric Leuthardt

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalEditorialpeer-review

10 Scopus citations

Abstract

Background: Awake craniotomy is currently the gold standard for aggressive tumor resections in eloquent cortex. However, a significant subset of patients is unable to tolerate this procedure, particularly the very young or old or those with psychiatric comorbidities, cardiopulmonary comorbidities, or obesity, among other conditions. In these cases, typical alternative procedures include biopsy alone or subtotal resection, both of which are associated with diminished surgical outcomes. Case Description: Here, we report the successful use of a preoperatively obtained resting state functional connectivity magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) integrated with intraoperative neuronavigation software in order to perform functional cortical mapping in the setting of an aborted awake craniotomy due to loss of airway. Conclusion: Resting state functional connectivity MRI integrated with intraoperative neuronavigation software can provide an alternative option for functional cortical mapping in the setting of an aborted awake craniotomy.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number13
JournalSurgical Neurology International
Volume7
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2016

Keywords

  • Awake craniotomy
  • functional mapping
  • intraoperative neuronavigation
  • resting state functional connectivity magnetic resonance imaging

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Clinical Neurology

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Resting state functional connectivity magnetic resonance imaging integrated with intraoperative neuronavigation for functional mapping after aborted awake craniotomy'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this