- Describes the roles MRI can play in deep brain stimulation (DBS)
- Focuses on the established, as well as the innovative roles of MRI in DBS not covered elsewhere
- Written by world renowned experts in DBS
This book describes the roles magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can play in deep brain stimulation (DBS).
DBS therapeutically modulates aberrant neural circuits implicated in a broad range of neurological disorders. Following surgical insertion, an electrode placed into the desired brain target generates constant electricity, analogous to a cardiac pacemaker. Most commonly employed in movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, dystonia, and tremor, DBS is also being investigated for use in psychiatric and cognitive disorders, including depression and Alzheimer's disease. It is estimated that 200,000 patients have undergone DBS surgery worldwide. Imaging techniques, specifically MRI, have played key roles in the preoperative and postoperative aspects of DBS.
This book focuses on the established as well as the innovative roles of MRI in DBS. MRI and DBS are first introduced from an historical perspective and a review of the clinical aspects of DBS is performed. Then, the preoperative and postoperative applications of MRI in DBS are covered. The crucial aspect of MRI safety in these patients is also discussed. Finally, possible upcoming MRI applications for patients with DBS are discussed in a future directions chapter. Chapters are written by experts from the University of Toronto, a world leader in the field of DBS, alongside international co-authors to ensure a thorough review of the topics.
This is an ideal guide for both clinicians (neurosurgeons, neurologists, psychiatrists, and neuroradiologists) and researchers as well as trainees interested in neuroimaging for DBS.
Table of Contents- Deep Brain Stimulation and Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Introduction
- A Historical Perspective on the Role of Imaging in Deep Brain Stimulation
- Overview of the Clinical Aspects of DBS
- Preoperative Planning of DBS Surgery with MRI
- Safety of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients with Deep Brain Stimulation
- Postoperative MRI Applications in Patients with DBS
- Acquiring Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients Treated with Deep Brain Stimulation
- MRI in Pediatric Patients Undergoing DBS
- Deep Brain Stimulation and Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Future Directions
