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Identification of the large descending tracts using diffusion tensor imaging in Chiari III malformation

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Introduction

The paper focuses on the use of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in the evaluation of one case of Chiari III malformation.

Case report

In the case discussed, DTI was used to delineate the position of large descending tracts within the malformation and the reconstructed images were used to plan the surgical procedure.

Discussion

The clinical and imaging findings, the technical aspects of the DTI fiber tract reconstruction and the outcome are summarized.

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  1. Department of Neurosurgery, JE Purkyne University and Masaryk Hospital, Socialni pece 12A, Usti nad Labem, 401 00, Czech Republic

    Amir Zolal, Petr Vachata, Ales Hejcl, Alberto Malucelli, Robert Bartos & Martin Sames

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  1. Amir Zolal
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Correspondence to Amir Zolal.

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The research of DTI used in surgical planning is supported by the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic, NS 10478-3/2009.

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Zolal, A., Vachata, P., Hejcl, A. et al. Identification of the large descending tracts using diffusion tensor imaging in Chiari III malformation. Childs Nerv Syst 26, 867–870 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-010-1155-5

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