Identification of the large descending tracts using diffusion tensor imaging in Chiari III malformation.
BACKGROUND
The paper focuses on the use of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in the evaluation of one case of Chiari III malformation.


METHODS
In the case discussed, DTI was used to delineate the position of large descending tracts within the malformation and the reconstructed images were used to plan the surgical procedure.


CONCLUSIONS
The clinical and imaging findings, the technical aspects of the DTI fiber tract reconstruction and the outcome are summarized.
Zolal
Amir
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Department of Neurosurgery, JE Purkyne University and Masaryk Hospital, Socialni pece 12A, Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic. amirzolal@gmail.com
Vachata
Petr
P
Hejcl
Ales
A
Malucelli
Alberto
A
Bartos
Robert
R
Sames
Martin
M
D001139:Arnold-Chiari Malformation / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D038524:Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D004677:Encephalocele / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009417:Nerve Tissue / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures; D011712:Pyramidal Tracts / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D017287:Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt