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Abstract #2221

Exploring the use of Echo Planar Image Correction (EPIC) for intra operative Diffusion Tensore Imaging. – Initial results

Svein Are Sirirud Vatnehol1,2, Einar Vik-Mo3, and Ragnhild Marie Undseth1
1The Intervention Centre, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway, 2Department of Optometry, Radiography and Lighting Design, University of South-Eastern Norway, Drammen, Norway, 3Department of Neurosurgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway

Synopsis

Intra operative MRI with Diffusion Tensor Imaging allows identification of white mater tracks during surgery allowing for a more aggressive approach by the surgeon while preserving eloquent structures. However DTI is prone to artefacts from B0 inhomogeneity. In this abstract we present our initial experiences on the effect of a commercially available Echo Planar Imaging Correction in the intraoperative setting. While overall image quality is increased, further studies on a larger number of patients are required before the clinical effect can be assessed.

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