Abstract
Intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) can be useful for cerebral cavernous malformations (CCM) surgery. However, literature on this topic is scarce. We aim to investigate its clinical utility and propose criteria for the selection of patients who may benefit the most from iMRI. From 2017 to 2019, all patients with CCMs who required surgery assisted with iMRI were included in the study. Clinical and radiological features were analyzed. Outcome measures included the need for an immediate second-look resection and clinical course in early post-surgery -Timepoint 1- (Tp1) and at the 6-to-12-month follow-up -Timepoint2- (Tp2). Out of 19 patients with 20 CCMs, 89% had bleeding in the past, and in 75% the CCM affected an eloquent area. According to the iMRI results, an immediate second-look resection was needed in 16% of them. In one patient, a remnant was not seen on iMRI. The mRS worsened in the immediate post-surgical exam (median, 1; IQR, 1) with improvements on the 6-month visit (median, 1; IQR, 2), (p = 0.018). When comparing the outcome of patients with and without symptoms at baseline, the latter fared better at Tp2 (p = 0.005). iMRI is an intraoperative imaging tool that seems safe for CCM surgery and might reduce ...Continue Reading
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