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Osawa SI, Suzuki K, Ukishiro K, Kakinuma K, Ishida M, Niizuma K, Shimoda Y, Kikuchi H, Kochi R, Jin K, Matsumoto Y, Uematsu M, Nakasato N, Endo H, Tominaga T. Super-selective injection of propofol into the intracranial arteries enables Patient's self-evaluation of expected neurological deficit. Cortex 2024; 176:209-220. [PMID: 38805783 DOI: 10.1016/j.cortex.2024.04.016] [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: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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INTRODUCTION It is hard to realize the extent of the expected postoperative neurological deficit for patients themselves. The provision of appropriate information can contribute not only to examining surgical indications but also to filling the gap between patient and expert expectations. We hypothesized that propofol infusion into the intracranial arteries (ssWada) could induce focal neurological symptoms with preserved wakefulness, enabling the patients to evaluate the postsurgical risk subjectively. METHODS Presurgical evaluation using ssWada was performed in 28 patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. Based on anatomical knowledge, propofol was super-selectively infused into the intracranial arteries including the M1, M2, and M3 segments of the middle cerebral artery (MCA), A2 segment of the anterior cerebral artery, and P2 segment of the posterior cerebral artery to evaluate the neurological and cognitive symptoms. We retrospectively analyzed a total of 107 infusion trials, including their target vessels, and elicited symptoms of motor weakness, sensory disturbance, language, unilateral hemispatial neglect (UHN), and hemianopsia. We evaluated preserved wakefulness which enabled subjective evaluations of the symptoms and comparison of the subjective experience to the objective findings, besides adverse effects during the procedure. RESULTS Preserved wakefulness was found in 97.2% of all trials. Changes in neurological symptoms were positively evaluated for motor weakness in 51.4%, sensory disturbance in 5.6%, language in 48.6%, UHN in 22.4%, and hemianopsia in 32.7%. Six trials elicited seizures. Multivariate analysis showed significant correlations between symptom and infusion site of language and left side, language and MCA branches, motor weakness and A2 or M2 superior division, and hemianopsia and P2. Transient adverse effect was observed in 8 cases with 12 infusion trials (11.2 %). CONCLUSION The ssWada could elicit focal neurological symptoms with preserved wakefulness. The methodology enables specific evaluation of risk for cortical resection and subjective evaluation of the expected outcome by the patients.
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- Shin-Ichiro Osawa
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan.
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- Department of Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Epileptology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Epileptology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgical Engineering and Translational Neuroscience, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan; Department of Neurosurgical Engineering and Translational Neuroscience, Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, Tohoku University, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Epileptology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Division of Development and Discovery of Interventional Therapy, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Epileptology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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Pawar PR, Booth J, Neely A, McIlwaine G, Lueck CJ. Nerve fibre organisation in the human optic nerve and chiasm: what do we really know? Eye (Lond) 2024:10.1038/s41433-024-03137-7. [PMID: 38849598 DOI: 10.1038/s41433-024-03137-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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A recent anatomical study of the human optic chiasm cast doubt on the widespread assumption that nerve fibres travelling in the human optic nerve and chiasm are arranged retinotopically. Accordingly, a scoping literature review was performed to determine what is known about the nerve fibre arrangement in these structures. Meta-analysis suggested that the average number of fibres in each optic nerve was 1.023 million with an inter-individual range of approximately 50% of the mean. Loss of nerve fibres with age (approximately 3,400 fibres/year) could not account for this variability. The review suggested that there might be a retinotopic arrangement of nerve fibres in the orbital portion of the optic nerve but that this arrangement is most likely to be lost posteriorly with a more random distribution of nerve fibres at the chiasm. Limited studies have looked at nerve fibre arrangement in the chiasm. In summary, the chiasm is more 'H-shaped' than 'X-shaped': nerve fibre crossings occur paracentrally with nerves in the centre of the chiasm travelling coronally and in parallel. There is interaction between crossed and uncrossed fibres which are widely distributed. The review supports the non-existence of Wilbrand's knee. Considerable further work is required to provide more precise anatomical information, but this review suggests that the assumed preservation of retinotopy in the human optic nerve and chiasm is probably not correct.
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- Pratap R Pawar
- School of Engineering and Technology, University of New South Wales, Canberra, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Psychology, Australian National University, Canberra, NSW, Australia
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- School of Engineering and Technology, University of New South Wales, Canberra, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Mater Hospital, Belfast, Northern, Ireland
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- School of Medicine and Psychology, Australian National University, Canberra, NSW, Australia.
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Suzuki Y, Kiyosawa M, Ishii K. Measurement of Cerebral Glucose Metabolism in the Visual Cortex Predicts the Prognosis of Hemianopia. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2024; 38:437-446. [PMID: 38659366 DOI: 10.1177/15459683241247536] [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] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Homonymous hemianopia caused by cerebrovascular disease may improve over time. This study investigated whether functional neuroimaging can predict the prognosis of hemianopia due to cerebral infarction. METHODS We studied 19 patients (10 men and 9 women) with homonymous hemianopia and compared them with 34 healthy subjects (20 men and 14 women). Cerebral glucose metabolism was measured by 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET), 1 to 6 months after the onset. Bilateral regions of interest (ROIs) were selected from the posterior and, anterior striate cortices, extrastriate cortex, and thalamus. Furthermore, semi-quantitative data on cerebral glucose metabolism were obtained for ROIs and compared with the data obtained for homologous regions in the contralateral hemisphere by calculating the ipsilateral/contralateral (I/C) ratio. RESULTS The I/C ratio for the cerebral glucose metabolism in the posterior striate cortex was high (>0.750) in 8 patients, and the central visual field of these patients improved or showed macular sparing. The I/C ratio for cerebral glucose metabolism in the anterior striate cortex was high (>0.830) in 7 patients, and the peripheral visual field of these patients improved. However, no improvement was observed in 9 patients with a low I/C ratio for cerebral glucose metabolism in both the posterior and anterior striate cortices. CONCLUSION Measurement of cerebral glucose metabolism in the striate cortex is useful for estimating visual field prognosis. Furthermore, FDG-PET is useful in predicting the prognosis of hemianopia.
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- Yukihisa Suzuki
- Department of Ophthalmology, Japan Community Health Care Organization, Mishima General Hospital, Mishima, Japan
- Research Team for Neuroimaging, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Graduate School, Tokyo, Japan
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- Research Team for Neuroimaging, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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Tol S, de Haan GA, Postuma EMJL, Jansen JL, Heutink J. Reading Difficulties in Individuals with Homonymous Visual Field Defects: A Systematic Review of Reported Interventions. Neuropsychol Rev 2024:10.1007/s11065-024-09636-4. [PMID: 38639880 DOI: 10.1007/s11065-024-09636-4] [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: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Reading difficulties are amongst the most commonly reported problems in individuals with homonymous visual field defects (HVFDs). To be able to provide guidance for healthcare professionals considering offering reading training, researchers in this field and interested individuals with HVFDs, this systematic review aims to (1) provide an overview of the contextual and intervention characteristics of all published HVFD interventions and (2) generate insights into the different reading outcome measures that these studies adopted. A search on PsycINFO, MEDLINE and Web of Science was conducted up to February 2, 2023. All intervention studies for HVFD in which reading was measured were included. Data was collected about the intervention type, session duration, number of sessions, the intensity, duration, circumstance of the interventions, country in which the intervention was studied and reading measures. Sixty records are included, describing 70 interventions in total of which 21 are specifically reading interventions. Overall, adjusted saccadic behaviour interventions occur most in the literature. A wide range within all intervention characteristics was observed. Forty-nine records reported task-performance reading measures, and 33 records reported self-reported reading measures. The majority of task-performance measures are based on self-developed paragraph reading tasks with a time-based outcome measure (e.g. words per minute). Future research could benefit from making use of validated reading tests, approaching the measurement of reading mixed-methods and providing participants the possibility to supply outcomes relevant to them.
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- S Tol
- Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology, University of Groningen, Grote Kruisstraat 2/1, 9712 TS, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology, University of Groningen, Grote Kruisstraat 2/1, 9712 TS, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Royal Dutch Visio, Centre of Expertise for Blind and Partially Sighted People, Amersfoortsestraatweg 180, 1272 RR, Huizen, The Netherlands
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- Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology, University of Groningen, Grote Kruisstraat 2/1, 9712 TS, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology, University of Groningen, Grote Kruisstraat 2/1, 9712 TS, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology, University of Groningen, Grote Kruisstraat 2/1, 9712 TS, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Royal Dutch Visio, Centre of Expertise for Blind and Partially Sighted People, Amersfoortsestraatweg 180, 1272 RR, Huizen, The Netherlands
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Banc A, Kedar S. Interpretation of the Visual Field in Neuro-ophthalmic Disorders. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep 2024; 24:67-81. [PMID: 38289405 DOI: 10.1007/s11910-024-01332-3] [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] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW In this review, we will describe current methods for visual field testing in neuro-ophthalmic clinical practice and research, develop terminology that accurately describes patterns of field deficits, and discuss recent advances such as augmented or virtual reality-based perimetry and the use of artificial intelligence in visual field interpretation. RECENT FINDINGS New testing strategies that reduce testing times, improve patient comfort, and increase sensitivity for detecting small central or paracentral scotomas have been developed for static automated perimetry. Various forms of machine learning-based tools such as archetypal analysis are being tested to quantitatively depict and monitor visual field abnormalities in optic neuropathies. Studies show that the combined use of optical coherence tomography and standard automated perimetry to determine the structure-function relationship improves clinical care in neuro-ophthalmic disorders. Visual field assessment must be performed in all patients with neuro-ophthalmic disorders affecting the afferent visual pathway. Quantitative visual field analysis using standard automated perimetry is critical in initial diagnosis, monitoring disease progression, and guidance of therapeutic plans. Visual field defects can adversely impact activities of daily living such as reading, navigation, and driving and thus impact quality of life. Visual field testing can direct appropriate occupational low vision rehabilitation in affected individuals.
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- Ana Banc
- Department of Ophthalmology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Neuro-Ophthalmology Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Emory University School of Medicine, 1365B Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA.
- Department of Neurology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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Kuester-Gruber S, Kabisch P, Cordey-Henke A, Martus P, Karnath HO, Trauzettel-Klosinski S. Vertical and horizontal reading training in patients with hemianopia and its effect on reading eye movements. Sci Rep 2024; 14:3558. [PMID: 38347007 PMCID: PMC10861552 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-52618-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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Vertical reading training (VRTr) increases reading speed (RS) significantly in patients with hemianopic field defects (HFD). We ask, how eye movements (EM) contribute to this improvement and whether EM-behavior is affected by the side of HFD. Twenty-one patients, randomly assigned to VRTr or horizontal RTr, trained reading single lines from a screen at home, for 4 weeks. In the clinic, we recorded EM while reading short sentences aloud from a screen before training (T1), directly (T2) and 4 weeks afterwards (T3). RS-screen was correlated with RS during reading printed paragraphs (RS-print) to assess the transfer to everyday life. RS-screen and RS-print correlated positively (horizontal: r > 0.8, vertical: r > 0.9) at all times. Vertical RS did not exceed horizontal RS. We found significant negative correlations of EM-variables and RS-print: in right-HFD with the number of forward saccades (T1: r = - 0.79, T2: r = - 0.94), in left-HFD with the steps during return sweeps (T1: r = - 0.83, T2: r = - 0.56). Training effects remained stable at T3. EM-improvement was specific for the RTr and the side of the HFD: in right-HFD fewer forward saccades after VRTr, in left-HFD fewer steps during return sweeps after HRTr. RTr on a screen transfers to reading printed text in real-life situations.Trial registration: The study was retrospectively registered in the German Clinical Trials register: DRKS-ID: DRKS00018843, March 13th, 2020.
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- S Kuester-Gruber
- Vision Rehabilitation Research Unit, Center for Ophthalmology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Vision Rehabilitation Research Unit, Center for Ophthalmology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Vision Rehabilitation Research Unit, Center for Ophthalmology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Institute for Clinical Epidemiology and Applied Biostatistics, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Center of Neurology, Division of Neuropsychology, Hertie-Institute for Clinical Brain Research, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Vision Rehabilitation Research Unit, Center for Ophthalmology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.
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Beh A, McGraw PV, Schluppeck D. The effects of simulated hemianopia on eye movements during text reading. Vision Res 2023; 204:108163. [PMID: 36563577 DOI: 10.1016/j.visres.2022.108163] [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: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Vision loss is a common, devastating complication of cerebral strokes. In some cases the complete contra-lesional visual field is affected, leading to problems with routine tasks and, notably, the ability to read. Although visual information crucial for reading is imaged on the foveal region, readers often extract useful parafoveal information from the next word or two in the text. In hemianopic field loss, parafoveal processing is compromised, shrinking the visual span and resulting in slower reading speeds. Recent approaches to rehabilitation using perceptual training have been able to demonstrate some recovery of useful visual capacity. As gains in visual sensitivity were most pronounced at the border of the scotoma, it may be possible to use training to restore some of the lost visual span for reading. As restitutive approaches often involve prolonged training sessions, it would be beneficial to know how much recovery is required to restore reading ability. To address this issue, we employed a gaze-contingent paradigm using a low-pass filter to blur one side of the text, functionally simulating a visual field defect. The degree of blurring acts as a proxy for visual function recovery that could arise from restitutive strategies, and allows us to evaluate and quantify the degree of visual recovery required to support normal reading fluency in patients. Because reading ability changes with age, we recruited a group of younger participants, and another with older participants who are closer in age to risk groups for ischaemic strokes. Our results show that changes in patterns of eye movement observed in hemianopic loss can be captured using this simulated reading environment. This opens up the possibility of using participants with normal visual function to help identify the most promising strategies for ameliorating hemianopic loss, before translation to patient groups.
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- Anthony Beh
- School of Psychology, University of Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK.
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- School of Psychology, University of Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK
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