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2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting
Modeling Brain Anatomy and Function to Simulate an ...
Modeling Brain Anatomy and Function to Simulate and Guide Surgery
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Video Summary
Dr. Ellen Ayer discusses the use of modeling brain anatomy and function to guide surgical procedures. She explains that understanding brain function can be approached at different levels, such as individual nuclei, fiber tracts, and networks. Traditionally, surgery has focused on targeting specific nodes in the brain, but Ayer suggests using functional imaging and computer modeling to improve surgical outcomes. Diffusion-weighted imaging and tractography can identify fiber tracts and help surgeons position themselves optimally. Additionally, magnetoencephalography can identify and quantify the connectivity of brain networks. Ayer emphasizes the need for advanced imaging techniques to better understand brain networks and potentially identify new treatment targets. This summary is based on a video presentation by Dr. Ellen Ayer.
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Ellen L. Air, MD, PhD, FAANS
Keywords
modeling brain anatomy
surgical procedures
brain function
functional imaging
fiber tracts
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