title: Corticospinal tractography as a prognosticator for motor improvement after brainstem cavernoma resection.
abstract: Given their highly eloquent location, surgical morbidity of brainstem cavernomas (BSCs) remain significant. Currently, there are no clinical factors or imaging techniques that can reliably predict post-operative motor improvement. Diffusion-tensor imaging (DTI) might have some prognostic value. We present a case supporting the use of DTI as predictor of motor recovery following brainstem surgery.
authors.affiliation: Brain Tumor Center, John Wayne Cancer Institute at Saint John's Health Center, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA.
authors.forename: Nancy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: McLaughlin
authors.forename: Daniel F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Kelly
mesh_terms: D020295:Brain Stem Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D056324:Diffusion Tensor Imaging / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D020786:Hemangioma, Cavernous, Central Nervous System / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D006987:Hypesthesia / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011712:Pyramidal Tracts / Q000473:pathology*