Preoperative FMRI Associated with Decreased Mortality and Morbidity in Brain Tumor Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) is a presurgical planning technique used to localize functional cortex so as to maximize resection of diseased tissue and avoid viable tissue. In this retrospective study, we examined differences in morbidity and mortality of brain tumor patients who received preoperative fMRI in comparison to those who did not.

Methods

Brain tumor patients (n=206) were selected from a retrospective review of neurosurgical case logs from 2001-2009 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Results

Univariate analysis showed improved mortality in the fMRI group and the fMRI+Electrical Cortical Stimulation Mapping (ECM) group compared to the No-fMRI group. Multivariate analyses showed improved mortality of the fMRI group and th

SUBMITTER: Vysotski S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6653633 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature