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Hermann MG, Schröter N, Rau A, Reisert M, Jarc N, Rijntjes M, Hosp JA, Reinacher PC, Jost WH, Urbach H, Weiller C, Coenen VA, Sajonz BEA. The connection of motor improvement after deep brain stimulation in Parkinson's disease and microstructural integrity of the substantia nigra and subthalamic nucleus. Neuroimage Clin 2024; 42:103607. [PMID: 38643635 PMCID: PMC11046219 DOI: 10.1016/j.nicl.2024.103607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Nigrostriatal microstructural integrity has been suggested as a biomarker for levodopa response in Parkinson's disease (PD), which is a strong predictor for motor response to deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN). This study aimed to explore the impact of microstructural integrity of the substantia nigra (SN), STN, and putamen on motor response to STN-DBS using diffusion microstructure imaging. METHODS Data was collected from 23 PD patients (mean age 63 ± 7, 6 females) who underwent STN-DBS, had preoperative 3 T diffusion magnetic resonance imaging including multishell diffusion-weighted MRI with b-values of 1000 and 2000 s/mm2 and records of motor improvement available. RESULTS The association between a poorer DBS-response and increased free interstitial fluid showed notable effect sizes (rho > |0.4|) in SN and STN, but not in putamen. However, this did not reach significance after Bonferroni correction and controlling for sex and age. CONCLUSION Microstructural integrity of SN and STN are potential biomarkers for the prediction of therapy efficacy following STN-DBS, but further studies are required to confirm these associations.
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- Marco G Hermann
- Department of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology and Clinical Neuroscience, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Medical Physics, Department of Radiology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology and Clinical Neuroscience, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology and Clinical Neuroscience, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT), Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology and Clinical Neuroscience, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Center for Deep Brain Stimulation, University of Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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Carl B, Bopp M, SAß B, Waldthaler J, Timmermann L, Nimsky C. Visualization of volume of tissue activated modeling in a clinical planning system for deep brain stimulation. J Neurosurg Sci 2024; 68:59-69. [PMID: 32031356 DOI: 10.23736/s0390-5616.19.04827-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pathway activating models try to describe stimulation spread in deep brain stimulation (DBS). Volume of tissue activated (VTA) models are simplified model variants allowing faster and easier computation. Our study aimed to investigate, how VTA visualization can be integrated into a clinical workflow applying directional electrodes using a standard clinical DBS planning system. METHODS Twelve patients underwent DBS, using directional electrodes for bilateral subthalamic nucleus (STN) stimulation in Parkinson's disease. Preoperative 3T magnetic resonance imaging was used for automatic visualization of the STN outline, as well as for fiber tractography. Intraoperative computed tomography was used for automatic lead detection. The Guide XT software, closely integrated into the DBS planning software environment, was used for VTA calculation and visualization. RESULTS VTA visualization was possible in all cases. The percentage of VTA covering the STN volume ranged from 25% to 100% (mean: 60±25%) on the left side and from 0% to 98% (51±30%) on the right side. The mean coordinate of all VTA centers was: 12.6±1.2 mm lateral, 2.1±1.2 mm posterior, and 2.3±1.4 mm inferior in relation to the midcommissural point. Stimulation effects can be compared to the VTA visualization in relation to surrounding structures, potentially facilitating programming, which might be especially beneficial in case of suboptimal lead placement. CONCLUSIONS VTA visualization in a clinical planning system allows an intuitive adjustment of the stimulation parameters, supports programming, and enhances understanding of effects and side effects of DBS.
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- Barbara Carl
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Marburg, Marburg, Germany
- Department of Neurosurgery, Helios Dr. Horst Schmidt Kliniken, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Marburg, Marburg, Germany
- Marburg Center for Mind, Brain and Behavior (MCMBB), Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Marburg Center for Mind, Brain and Behavior (MCMBB), Marburg, Germany
- Department of Neurology, University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Marburg, Marburg, Germany -
- Marburg Center for Mind, Brain and Behavior (MCMBB), Marburg, Germany
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Torres V, Del Giudice K, Roldán P, Rumià J, Muñoz E, Cámara A, Compta Y, Sánchez-Gómez A, Valldeoriola F. Image-guided programming deep brain stimulation improves clinical outcomes in patients with Parkinson's disease. NPJ Parkinsons Dis 2024; 10:29. [PMID: 38280901 PMCID: PMC10821897 DOI: 10.1038/s41531-024-00639-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/29/2024] Open
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an effective treatment for patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). However, some patients may not respond optimally to clinical programming adjustments. Advances in DBS technology have led to more complex and time-consuming programming. Image-guided programming (IGP) could optimize and improve programming leading to better clinical outcomes in patients for whom DBS programming is not ideal due to sub-optimal response. We conducted a prospective single-center study including 31 PD patients with subthalamic nucleus (STN) DBS and suboptimal responses refractory to clinical programming. Programming settings were adjusted according to the volumetric reconstruction of the stimulation field using commercial postoperative imaging software. Clinical outcomes were assessed at baseline and at 3-month follow-up after IGP, using motor and quality of life (QoL) scales. Additionally, between these two assessment points, follow-up visits for fine-tuning amplitude intensity and medication were conducted at weeks 2, 4, 6, and 9. After IGP, twenty-six patients (83.9%) experienced motor and QoL improvements, with 25.8% feeling much better and 38.7% feeling moderately better according to the patient global impression scale. Five patients (16.1%) had no clinical or QoL changes after IGP. The MDS-UPDRS III motor scale showed a 21.9% improvement and the DBS-IS global score improved by 41.5%. IGP optimizes STN-DBS therapy for PD patients who are experiencing suboptimal clinical outcomes. These findings support using IGP as a standard tool in clinical practice, which could save programming time and improve patients' QoL.
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- Viviana Torres
- Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Unit, Neurology Service, Institut de Neurociencies, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Unit, Neurology Service, Institut de Neurociencies, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Neurosurgery Service, Institut de Neurociencies, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Neurosurgery Service, Institut de Neurociencies, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Unit, Neurology Service, Institut de Neurociencies, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Unit, Neurology Service, Institut de Neurociencies, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Unit, Neurology Service, Institut de Neurociencies, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Unit, Neurology Service, Institut de Neurociencies, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
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- Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Unit, Neurology Service, Institut de Neurociencies, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
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Rolland AS, Touzet G, Carriere N, Mutez E, Kreisler A, Simonin C, Kuchcinski G, Chalhoub N, Pruvo JP, Defebvre L, Reyns N, Devos D, Moreau C. The Use of Image Guided Programming to Improve Deep Brain Stimulation Workflows with Directional Leads in Parkinson's Disease. JOURNAL OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE 2024; 14:111-119. [PMID: 38189764 PMCID: PMC10836544 DOI: 10.3233/jpd-225126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) is a preferred treatment for parkinsonian patients with severe motor fluctuations. Proper targeting of the STN sensorimotor segment appears to be a crucial factor for success of the procedure. The recent introduction of directional leads theoretically increases stimulation specificity in this challenging area but also requires more precise stimulation parameters. OBJECTIVE We investigated whether commercially available software for image guided programming (IGP) could maximize the benefits of DBS by informing the clinical standard care (CSC) and improving programming workflows. METHODS We prospectively analyzed 32 consecutive parkinsonian patients implanted with bilateral directional leads in the STN. Double blind stimulation parameters determined by CSC and IGP were assessed and compared at three months post-surgery. IGP was used to adjust stimulation parameters if further clinical refinement was required. Overall clinical efficacy was evaluated one-year post-surgery. RESULTS We observed 78% concordance between the two electrode levels selected by the blinded IGP prediction and CSC assessments. In 64% of cases requiring refinement, IGP improved clinical efficacy or reduced mild side effects, predominantly by facilitating the use of directional stimulation (93% of refinements). CONCLUSIONS The use of image guided programming saves time and assists clinical refinement, which may be beneficial to the clinical standard care for STN-DBS and further improve the outcomes of DBS for PD patients.
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- Anne-Sophie Rolland
- Department of Medical Pharmacology, LICEND COEN Center, I-SITE ULNE, Lille Neuroscience & Cognition, INSERM UMR S1172, CHU Lille, University Lille, Lille, France
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- Department of Neurosurgery, CHU Lille, LICEND COEN Center, Lille, France
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- Department of Neurology, LICEND COEN Center, I-SITE ULNE, Lille Neuroscience & Cognition, INSERM UMR S1172, CHU Lille, University Lille, Lille, France
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- Department of Neurology, LICEND COEN Center, I-SITE ULNE, Lille Neuroscience & Cognition, INSERM UMR S1172, CHU Lille, University Lille, Lille, France
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- Department of Neurology, LICEND COEN Center, I-SITE ULNE, Lille Neuroscience & Cognition, INSERM UMR S1172, CHU Lille, University Lille, Lille, France
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- Department of Neurology, LICEND COEN Center, I-SITE ULNE, Lille Neuroscience & Cognition, INSERM UMR S1172, CHU Lille, University Lille, Lille, France
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- Department of Neuroradiology, LICEND COEN Center, Lille Neuroscience & Cognition, INSERM UMR S1172, CHU Lille, Lille, France
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- Diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
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- Diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
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- Department of Neurology, LICEND COEN Center, I-SITE ULNE, Lille Neuroscience & Cognition, INSERM UMR S1172, CHU Lille, University Lille, Lille, France
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- Department of Neurosurgery, CHU Lille, LICEND COEN Center, Lille, France
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, LICEND COEN Center, I-SITE ULNE, Lille Neuroscience & Cognition, INSERM UMR S1172, CHU Lille, University Lille, Lille, France
- Department of Neurology, LICEND COEN Center, I-SITE ULNE, Lille Neuroscience & Cognition, INSERM UMR S1172, CHU Lille, University Lille, Lille, France
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- Department of Neurology, LICEND COEN Center, I-SITE ULNE, Lille Neuroscience & Cognition, INSERM UMR S1172, CHU Lille, University Lille, Lille, France
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Reisert M, Sajonz BEA, Brugger TS, Reinacher PC, Russe MF, Kellner E, Skibbe H, Coenen VA. Where Position Matters-Deep-Learning-Driven Normalization and Coregistration of Computed Tomography in the Postoperative Analysis of Deep Brain Stimulation. Neuromodulation 2023; 26:302-309. [PMID: 36424266 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurom.2022.10.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Recent developments in the postoperative evaluation of deep brain stimulation surgery on the group level warrant the detection of achieved electrode positions based on postoperative imaging. Computed tomography (CT) is a frequently used imaging modality, but because of its idiosyncrasies (high spatial accuracy at low soft tissue resolution), it has not been sufficient for the parallel determination of electrode position and details of the surrounding brain anatomy (nuclei). The common solution is rigid fusion of CT images and magnetic resonance (MR) images, which have much better soft tissue contrast and allow accurate normalization into template spaces. Here, we explored a deep-learning approach to directly relate positions (usually the lead position) in postoperative CT images to the native anatomy of the midbrain and group space. MATERIALS AND METHODS Deep learning is used to create derived tissue contrasts (white matter, gray matter, cerebrospinal fluid, brainstem nuclei) based on the CT image; that is, a convolution neural network (CNN) takes solely the raw CT image as input and outputs several tissue probability maps. The ground truth is based on coregistrations with MR contrasts. The tissue probability maps are then used to either rigidly coregister or normalize the CT image in a deformable way to group space. The CNN was trained in 220 patients and tested in a set of 80 patients. RESULTS Rigorous validation of such an approach is difficult because of the lack of ground truth. We examined the agreements between the classical and proposed approaches and considered the spread of implantation locations across a group of identically implanted subjects, which serves as an indicator of the accuracy of the lead localization procedure. The proposed procedure agrees well with current magnetic resonance imaging-based techniques, and the spread is comparable or even lower. CONCLUSIONS Postoperative CT imaging alone is sufficient for accurate localization of the midbrain nuclei and normalization to the group space. In the context of group analysis, it seems sufficient to have a single postoperative CT image of good quality for inclusion. The proposed approach will allow researchers and clinicians to include cases that were not previously suitable for analysis.
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- Marco Reisert
- Department of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, Medical Center of Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany; Medical Faculty of Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany; Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Physics, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, Medical Center of Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany; Medical Faculty of Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, Medical Center of Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany; Medical Faculty of Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, Medical Center of Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany; Medical Faculty of Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany; Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology, Aachen, Germany
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- Medical Faculty of Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany; Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Physics, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Medical Faculty of Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany; Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Physics, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- RIKEN, Center for Brain Science, Brain Image Analysis Unit, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, Medical Center of Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany; Medical Faculty of Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany; Center for Deep Brain Stimulation, Medical Center of Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany
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Baniasadi M, Petersen MV, Gonçalves J, Horn A, Vlasov V, Hertel F, Husch A. DBSegment: Fast and robust segmentation of deep brain structures considering domain generalization. Hum Brain Mapp 2022; 44:762-778. [PMID: 36250712 PMCID: PMC9842883 DOI: 10.1002/hbm.26097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
Abstract
Segmenting deep brain structures from magnetic resonance images is important for patient diagnosis, surgical planning, and research. Most current state-of-the-art solutions follow a segmentation-by-registration approach, where subject magnetic resonance imaging (MRIs) are mapped to a template with well-defined segmentations. However, registration-based pipelines are time-consuming, thus, limiting their clinical use. This paper uses deep learning to provide a one-step, robust, and efficient deep brain segmentation solution directly in the native space. The method consists of a preprocessing step to conform all MRI images to the same orientation, followed by a convolutional neural network using the nnU-Net framework. We use a total of 14 datasets from both research and clinical collections. Of these, seven were used for training and validation and seven were retained for testing. We trained the network to segment 30 deep brain structures, as well as a brain mask, using labels generated from a registration-based approach. We evaluated the generalizability of the network by performing a leave-one-dataset-out cross-validation, and independent testing on unseen datasets. Furthermore, we assessed cross-domain transportability by evaluating the results separately on different domains. We achieved an average dice score similarity of 0.89 ± 0.04 on the test datasets when compared to the registration-based gold standard. On our test system, the computation time decreased from 43 min for a reference registration-based pipeline to 1.3 min. Our proposed method is fast, robust, and generalizes with high reliability. It can be extended to the segmentation of other brain structures. It is publicly available on GitHub, and as a pip package for convenient usage.
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- Mehri Baniasadi
- National Department of Neurosurgery, Centre Hospitalier deLuxembourg Center for Systems Biomedicine, University of LuxembourgEsch‐sur‐AlzetteLuxembourg
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Center of Functionally Integrative NeuroscienceUniversity of AarhusAarhusDenmark
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- Luxembourg Center for Systems BiomedicineUniversity of LuxembourgEsch‐sur‐AlzetteLuxembourg
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- Neuromodulation and Movement Disorders Unit, Department of NeurologyCharité–Universitätsmedizin BerlinBerlinGermany,MGH Neurosurgery and Center for Neurotechnology and Neurorecovery at MGH Neurology Massachusetts General HospitalHarvard Medical SchoolBostonUSA,Center for Brain Circuit Therapeutics, Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women's HospitalHarvard Medical SchoolBostonUSA
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- Luxembourg Center for Systems BiomedicineUniversity of LuxembourgEsch‐sur‐AlzetteLuxembourg
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- National Department of NeurosurgeryCentre Hospitalier de LuxembourgLuxembourg
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- Luxembourg Center for Systems BiomedicineUniversity of LuxembourgEsch‐sur‐AlzetteLuxembourg
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Krüger MT, Kurtev-Rittstieg R, Kägi G, Naseri Y, Hägele-Link S, Brugger F. Evaluation of Automatic Segmentation of Thalamic Nuclei through Clinical Effects Using Directional Deep Brain Stimulation Leads: A Technical Note. Brain Sci 2020; 10:brainsci10090642. [PMID: 32957437 PMCID: PMC7563258 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci10090642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Automatic anatomical segmentation of patients’ anatomical structures and modeling of the volume of tissue activated (VTA) can potentially facilitate trajectory planning and post-operative programming in deep brain stimulation (DBS). We demonstrate an approach to evaluate the accuracy of such software for the ventral intermediate nucleus (VIM) using directional leads. In an essential tremor patient with asymmetrical brain anatomy, lead placement was adjusted according to the suggested segmentation made by the software (Brainlab). Postoperatively, we used directionality to assess lead placement using side effect testing (internal capsule and sensory thalamus). Clinical effects were then compared to the patient-specific visualization and VTA simulation in the GUIDE™ XT software (Boston Scientific). The patient’s asymmetrical anatomy was correctly recognized by the software and matched the clinical results. VTA models matched best for dysarthria (6 out of 6 cases) and sensory hand side effects (5/6), but least for facial side effects (1/6). Best concordance was observed for the modeled current anterior and back spread of the VTA, worst for the current side spread. Automatic anatomical segmentation and VTA models can be valuable tools for DBS planning and programming. Directional DBS leads allow detailed postoperative assessment of the concordance of such image-based simulation and visualization with clinical effects.
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- Marie T. Krüger
- Department of Neurosurgery, Cantonal Hospital, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland;
- Department of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, University Medical Center, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +41-71-494-1111
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- Department of Neurology, Cantonal Hospital, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland; (G.K.); (S.H.-L.); (F.B.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cantonal Hospital, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland;
- Department of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, University Medical Center, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Cantonal Hospital, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland; (G.K.); (S.H.-L.); (F.B.)
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- Department of Neurology, Cantonal Hospital, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland; (G.K.); (S.H.-L.); (F.B.)
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Cordeiro JG, Diaz A, Davis JK, Di Luca DG, Farooq G, Luca CC, Jagid JR. Safety of Noncontrast Imaging-Guided Deep Brain Stimulation Electrode Placement in Parkinson Disease. World Neurosurg 2019; 134:e1008-e1014. [PMID: 31756502 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.11.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Revised: 11/11/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is considered standard of care for the treatment of medically refractory Parkinson disease (PD). The placement of brain electrodes is performed using contrast imaging to enhance blood vessel identification during stereotactic planning. We present our experience with a series of patients implanted using noncontrast imaging. METHODS All cases of DBS surgery for PD performed between 2012 and 2018 with noncontrast imaging were retrospectively reviewed. Clinical features, postoperative imaging, and complications were analyzed. RESULTS A total of 287 deep-seated electrodes were implanted in 152 patients. Leads were placed at the subthalamic nucleus and globus pallidus internus in 258 and 29 hemispheres, respectively. We identified 2 cases of intracranial hemorrhage (0.7%). CONCLUSIONS DBS lead placement can be performed without the use of intravenous contrast with a postoperative intracranial hemorrhage rate comparable with other reported series.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
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