Value of high-resolution three-dimensional contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance venography combined with three-dimensional T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in surgical planning for stereotactic electroencephalography
Objective:To investigate the feasibility and accuracy of high-resolution three-dimensional contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance venography(3D CE-MRV) combined with three-dimensional T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging(3D T1-weight MRI) in surgical planning for stereotactic electroencephalography. Methods:A total of 12 patients with medically intractable epilepsy who planned to undergo SEEG surgery were enrolled. Individualized MRI was performed,and the iPlan software was used to develop surgi-cal plans. A total of 89 electrodes were implanted,and the results of the surgery were analyzed. Results:The 89 electrodes were successfully implanted,and no postoperative bleeding was observed. Of all patients,2 had insular epilepsy. Conclusion:High-resolu-tion 3D CE-MRV helps to find the avascular trajectory and 3D T1-weight MRI helps to know the structure of brain tissue in the avascular trajectory. Their combination can accurately develop the surgical plan and reduce complications.