PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF FUNCTIONAL MRI IN CLINICAL EXAMINATIONS
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https://doi.org/10.25110/arqsaude.v27i6.2023-053Palavras-chave:
Functional MRI (fMRI), BOLD Effect, Cortical Brain Mapping, fMRI Hardware, Language fMRI ParadigmsResumo
The eloquent cerebral cortices are involved in movement, sensation, speech, vision, and higher cortical functions. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) allows the evaluation of brain function, aiding in neurosurgical planning by mapping eloquent cortical areas. Considering the high cost of the hardware involved, the purpose of this work is to present a more affordable, in-house alternative for these studies that can provide adequate results in a clinical setting. We also present some practical information on how to perform these exams. We describe an affordable in-house hardware solution used by an imaging center, and examples of fMRI paradigms used to evaluate motor and language tasks. The fMRI studies show robust activations in eloquent areas consistent with the tasks performed on the exam. Images of post-processed studies illustrate clinical cases. The fMRI have well-established applications, mapping eloquent cortical areas in patients with brain lesions. In the case of surgical planning, it allows the surgeon to maximize the resection area while minimizing sequelae. More affordable hardware can reduce the cost of these exams, making them more accessible to the general public.
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