Intraoperative mapping for tumor resection

Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 2009 Nov;19(4):597-614. doi: 10.1016/j.nic.2009.08.011.

Abstract

This article describes the rationale, indications, and modality for intraoperative brain mapping for safe and effective surgical removal of tumors located within functional brain areas.

MeSH terms

  • Brain Mapping / methods*
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Brain Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted / methods*