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- Title
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) as adjunct for planning laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) near eloquent structures.
- Authors
Rifi, Ziad; Harary, Maya; Walshaw, Patricia D.; Frew, Andrew J.; Everson, Richard G.; Fallah, Aria; Salamon, Noriko; Kim, Won
- Abstract
LITT is a minimally-invasive laser ablation technique used to treat a wide variety of intracranial lesions. Difficulties performing intraoperative mapping have limited its adoption for lesions in/near eloquent regions. In this institutional case series, we demonstrate the utility of fMRI-adjunct planning for LITT near language or motor areas. Six out of 7 patients proceeded with LITT after fMRI-based tractography determined adequate safety margins for ablation. All underwent successful ablation without new or worsening postoperative symptoms requiring adjuvant corticosteroids, including those with preexisting deficits. fMRI is an easily accessible adjunct which may potentially reduce chances of complications in LITT near eloquent structures.
- Publication
Acta Neurochirurgica, 2024, Vol 166, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
0001-6268
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00701-024-05970-x