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Patel NM, Bartusiak ER, Rothenberger SM, Schwichtenberg AJ, Delp EJ, Rayz VL. Super-Resolving and Denoising 4D flow MRI of Neurofluids Using Physics-Guided Neural Networks. Ann Biomed Eng 2024:10.1007/s10439-024-03606-w. [PMID: 39223318 DOI: 10.1007/s10439-024-03606-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 08/18/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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PURPOSE To obtain high-resolution velocity fields of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and cerebral blood flow by applying a physics-guided neural network (div-mDCSRN-Flow) to 4D flow MRI. METHODS The div-mDCSRN-Flow network was developed to improve spatial resolution and denoise 4D flow MRI. The network was trained with patches of paired high-resolution and low-resolution synthetic 4D flow MRI data derived from computational fluid dynamic simulations of CSF flow within the cerebral ventricles of five healthy cases and five Alzheimer's disease cases. The loss function combined mean squared error with a binary cross-entropy term for segmentation and a divergence-based regularization term for the conservation of mass. Performance was assessed using synthetic 4D flow MRI in one healthy and one Alzheimer' disease cases, an in vitro study of healthy cerebral ventricles, and in vivo 4D flow imaging of CSF as well as flow in arterial and venous blood vessels. Comparison was performed to trilinear interpolation, divergence-free radial basis functions, divergence-free wavelets, 4DFlowNet, and our network without divergence constraints. RESULTS The proposed network div-mDCSRN-Flow outperformed other methods in reconstructing high-resolution velocity fields from synthetic 4D flow MRI in healthy and AD cases. The div-mDCSRN-Flow network reduced error by 22.5% relative to linear interpolation for in vitro core voxels and by 49.5% in edge voxels. CONCLUSION The results demonstrate generalizability of our 4D flow MRI super-resolution and denoising approach due to network training using flow patches and physics-based constraints. The mDCSRN-Flow network can facilitate MRI studies involving CSF flow measurements in cerebral ventricles and association of MRI-based flow metrics with cerebrovascular health.
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- Neal M Patel
- Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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- Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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- Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
- Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
- Psychological Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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- Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
- Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
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Yilmaz TF, Sari L, Toprak H. Advanced cerebrospinal fluid flow MRI findings of aqueductal stenosis caused by web. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND : JCU 2024; 52:201-207. [PMID: 38013602 DOI: 10.1002/jcu.23606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aqueductal web (AW) is one of the causes of aqueductus stenosis (AS). Recent advances in Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging have enabled us to better reveal the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow dynamics and aqueductal anatomy. PURPOSE The aim of this study is to evaluate the CSF flow dynamics of patients with AW with phase contrast Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and compare them with the imaging findings. MATERIALS AND METHODS We evaluated 23 patients under 65-year-old age. On constructive interference in steady-state (T2 CISS) images, the width of prepontine cistern (PPC) and the width of Sylvian aqueduct (SA) were measured. Localization and number of webs were evaluated. The existence of flow at the aqueduct and the presence of spontaneous third ventriculostomy (STV) were evaluated on sagittal Sampling Perfection with Application optimized Contrast (SPACE) sequences. RESULTS Of the 23 patients included in the study, 11 were male and 12 were female. The mean age was 34.02 (0.5-64). A total of 31 AWs were detected in 23 patients. Six of 23 patients (26.1%) had STV and 17 of those not. Four of 23 patients (17.4%) had aqueductal flow on SPACE sequences. The PPC distance was significantly wider in patients with STV (median: 6.7-4.5, interquartile range (IQR): 1.35, p = 0.004). In the cases where artifact secondary to flow is observed in SPACE sequences in aqueduct, the Evan index (EI) was significantly lower (median: 0.2955-0.3900, IQR: 0.03-0.14, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION In patients with a low EI, there may be flow in the SA even if there is a web. In patients with a wide PPC distance, it is necessary to consider the presence of STV and evaluate the presence of flow with the SPACE sequences.
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- Temel Fatih Yilmaz
- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Eslamian M, Habibi Z, Berchi Kankam S, Khoshnevisan A. Role of CSF flow parameters in diagnosis and management of persistent postoperative hydrocephalus. INTERDISCIPLINARY NEUROSURGERY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inat.2022.101634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022] Open
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Patient-specific computational fluid dynamic simulation of cerebrospinal fluid flow in the intracranial space. Brain Res 2022; 1790:147962. [DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2022.147962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Deopujari C, Mohanty C, Agrawal H, Jain S, Chawla P. A comparison of Adult and Pediatric Hydrocephalus. Neurol India 2022; 69:S395-S405. [PMID: 35102995 DOI: 10.4103/0028-3886.332283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Hydrocephalus is a common clinical problem encountered in neurosurgical practice. With greater subspecialisation, pediatric neurosurgery has emerged as a special discipline in several countries. However, in the developing world, which inhabits a large pediatric population, a limited number of neurosurgeons manage all types of hydrocephalus across all ages. There are some essential differences in pediatric and adult hydrocephalus. The spectrum of hydrocephalus of dysgenetic origin in a neonate and that of normal pressure hydrocephalus of the old age has a completely different strategy of management. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy outcomes are known to be closely associated with age at presentation and surgery. Efficacy of alternative pathways of CSF absorption also differs according to age. Managing this disease in various age groups is challenging because of these differences in etiopathology, tempo of the disease, modalities of investigations and various treatment protocols as well as prognosis.
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- Chandrashekhar Deopujari
- Department of Neurosurgery, Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences; B J Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences; B J Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- B J Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- B J Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Kylkilahti TM, Berends E, Ramos M, Shanbhag NC, Töger J, Markenroth Bloch K, Lundgaard I. Achieving brain clearance and preventing neurodegenerative diseases-A glymphatic perspective. J Cereb Blood Flow Metab 2021; 41:2137-2149. [PMID: 33461408 PMCID: PMC8392766 DOI: 10.1177/0271678x20982388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Revised: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Age-related neurodegenerative diseases are a growing burden to society, and many are sporadic, meaning that the environment, diet and lifestyle play significant roles. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-mediated clearing of brain waste products via perivascular pathways, named the glymphatic system, is receiving increasing interest, as it offers unexplored perspectives on understanding neurodegenerative diseases. The glymphatic system is involved in clearance of metabolic by-products such as amyloid-β from the brain, and its function is believed to lower the risk of developing some of the most common neurodegenerative diseases. Here, we present magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data on the heart cycle's control of CSF flow in humans which corroborates findings from animal studies. We also review the importance of sleep, diet, vascular health for glymphatic clearance and find that these factors are also known players in brain longevity.
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- Tekla Maria Kylkilahti
- Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Diagnostic Radiology, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University and Skane University Hospital Lund, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is a crucial tool for evaluation of the skull base, enabling characterization of complex anatomy by utilizing multiple image contrasts. Recent technical MR advances have greatly enhanced radiologists' capability to diagnose skull base pathology and help direct management. In this paper, we will summarize cutting-edge clinical and emerging research MR techniques for the skull base, including high-resolution, phase-contrast, diffusion, perfusion, vascular, zero echo-time, elastography, spectroscopy, chemical exchange saturation transfer, PET/MR, ultra-high-field, and 3D visualization. For each imaging technique, we provide a high-level summary of underlying technical principles accompanied by relevant literature review and clinical imaging examples.
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- Claudia F Kirsch
- Division Chief, Neuroradiology, Professor of Neuroradiology and Otolaryngology, Department of Radiology, Northwell Health, Zucker Hofstra School of Medicine at Northwell, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY
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- Associate Professor of Radiology, Director of Research, Department of Radiology, Director, Advanced Neuroimaging Core, Chair, Asian Pacific American Network, Secretary, Association for Staff and Faculty Women, Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; Division Chief, Neuroradiology, Professor of Neuroradiology and Otolaryngology, Department of Radiology, Northwell Health, Zucker Hofstra School of Medicine at Northwell, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY.
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Laganà MM, Jakimovski D, Bergsland N, Dwyer MG, Baglio F, Zivadinov R. Measuring Aqueduct of Sylvius Cerebrospinal Fluid Flow in Multiple Sclerosis Using Different Software. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 11:325. [PMID: 33671219 PMCID: PMC7923004 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11020325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Aqueduct of Sylvius (AoS) cerebrospinal fluid flow can be quantified using phase-contrast (PC) Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The software used for AoS segmentation might affect the PC-derived measures. We analyzed AoS PC data of 30 people with multiple sclerosis and 19 normal controls using three software packages, and estimated cross-sectional area (CSA), average and highest AoS velocity (Vmean and Vmax), flow rate and volume. Our aims were to assess the repeatability and reproducibility of each PC-derived measure obtained with the various software packages, including in terms of group differentiation. All the variables had good repeatability, except the average Vmean, flow rate and volume obtained with one software package. Substantial to perfect agreement was seen when evaluating the overlap between the AoS segmentations obtained with different software packages. No variable was significantly different between software packages, with the exception of Vmean diastolic peak and CSA. Vmax diastolic peak differentiated groups, regardless of the software package. In conclusion, a clinical study should preliminarily evaluate the repeatability in order to interpret its findings. Vmax seemed to be a repeatable and reproducible measure, since the pixel with its value is usually located in the center of the AoS, and is thus unlikely be affected by ROI size.
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- Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center (BNAC), Department of Neurology, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA; (D.J.); (M.G.D.); (R.Z.)
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- IRCCS, Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS, 20148 Milan, Italy; (N.B.); (F.B.)
- Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center (BNAC), Department of Neurology, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA; (D.J.); (M.G.D.); (R.Z.)
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- Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center (BNAC), Department of Neurology, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA; (D.J.); (M.G.D.); (R.Z.)
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- IRCCS, Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS, 20148 Milan, Italy; (N.B.); (F.B.)
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- Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center (BNAC), Department of Neurology, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA; (D.J.); (M.G.D.); (R.Z.)
- Center for Biomedical Imaging at Clinical Translational Science Institute, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
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Glombova M, Petrak B, Lisy J, Zamecnik J, Sumerauer D, Liby P. Brain gliomas, hydrocephalus and idiopathic aqueduct stenosis in children with neurofibromatosis type 1. Brain Dev 2019; 41:678-690. [PMID: 31000370 DOI: 10.1016/j.braindev.2019.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2018] [Revised: 03/28/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the incidence and clinical importance of brain gliomas - optic pathway gliomas (OPGs) and especially gliomas outside the optic pathway (GOOP) for children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), additionally, to assess the causes of obstructive hydrocephalus in NF1 children with an emphasis on cases caused by idiopathic aqueduct stenosis. SUBJECTS AND METHODS We analysed data from 285 NF1 children followed up on our department from 1990 to 2010 by the same examination battery. RESULTS We have found OPGs in 77/285 (27%) children and GOOPs in 29/285 (10,2%) of NF1 children, of who 19 had OPG and GOOP together, so the total number of brain glioma was 87/285 (30,5%). GOOPs were significantly more often treated than OPGs (p > 0.01). OPGs contain clinically important subgroup of 14/285 (4.9%) spreading to hypothalamus. Spontaneous regression was documented in 4/285 (1.4%) gliomas and the same number of NF1 children died due to gliomas. Obstructive hydrocephalus was found in 22/285 (7.7%) patients and 14/22 cases were due to glioma. Idiopathic aqueduct stenosis caused hydrocephalus in 6/22 cases and was found in 2.1% of NF1 children. Two had other cause. CONCLUSIONS The total brain glioma number (OPGs and only GOOPs together) better reflected the overall brain tumour risk for NF1 children. However, GOOPs occur less frequently than OPGs, they are more clinically relevant. The obstructive hydrocephalus was severe and featuring frequent complication, especially those with GOOP. Idiopathic aqueduct stenosis shows an unpredictable cause of hydrocephalus in comparison with glioma and is another reason for careful neurologic follow up.
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- Marie Glombova
- Department of Paediatric Neurology, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic; Paediatric Department, District Hospital Kolin, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Paediatric Neurology, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Imaging Methods, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Haemato-oncology, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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Sartoretti T, Wyss M, Sartoretti E, Reischauer C, Hainc N, Graf N, Binkert C, Najafi A, Sartoretti-Schefer S. Sex and Age Dependencies of Aqueductal Cerebrospinal Fluid Dynamics Parameters in Healthy Subjects. Front Aging Neurosci 2019; 11:199. [PMID: 31427956 PMCID: PMC6688190 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2019.00199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 07/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Objectives To assess the influence of age and sex on 10 cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow dynamics parameters measured with an MR phase contrast (PC) sequence within the cerebral aqueduct at the level of the intercollicular sulcus. Materials and Methods 128 healthy subjects (66 female subjects with a mean age of 52.9 years and 62 male subjects with a mean age of 51.8 years) with a normal Evans index, normal medial temporal atrophy (MTA) score, and without known disorders of the CSF circulation were included in the study. A PC MR sequence on a 3T MR scanner was used. Ten different flow parameters were analyzed using postprocessing software. Ordinal and linear regression models were calculated. Results The parameters stroke volume (sex: p < 0.001, age: p = 0.003), forward flow volume (sex: p < 0.001, age: p = 0.002), backward flow volume (sex: p < 0.001, age: p = 0.018), absolute stroke volume (sex: p < 0.001, age: p = 0.005), mean flux (sex: p < 0.001, age: p = 0.001), peak velocity (sex: p = 0.009, age: p = 0.0016), and peak pressure gradient (sex: p = 0.029, age: p = 0.028) are significantly influenced by sex and age. The parameters regurgitant fraction, stroke distance, and mean velocity are not significantly influenced by sex and age. Conclusion CSF flow dynamics parameters measured in the cerebral aqueduct are partly age and sex dependent. For establishment of reliable reference values for clinical use in future studies, the impact of sex and age should be considered and incorporated.
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- Thomas Sartoretti
- Laboratory of Translational Nutrition Biology, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Philips Healthcare, Zurich, Switzerland.,Department of Radiology, Cantonal Hospital Winterthur, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiology, Cantonal Hospital Winterthur, Winterthur, Switzerland.,Department of Medicine, University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland.,Department of Radiology, HFR Fribourg - Hôpital Cantonal, Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital Zürich, University of Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiology, Cantonal Hospital Winterthur, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiology, Cantonal Hospital Winterthur, Winterthur, Switzerland
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Adams AL, Kuijf HJ, Viergever MA, Luijten PR, Zwanenburg JJ. Quantifying cardiac-induced brain tissue expansion using DENSE. NMR IN BIOMEDICINE 2019; 32:e4050. [PMID: 30575151 PMCID: PMC6519010 DOI: 10.1002/nbm.4050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Revised: 10/16/2018] [Accepted: 11/12/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Brain tissue undergoes viscoelastic deformation and volumetric strain as it expands over the cardiac cycle due to blood volume changes within the underlying microvasculature. Volumetric strain measurements may therefore provide insights into small vessel function and tissue viscoelastic properties. Displacement encoding via stimulated echoes (DENSE) is an MRI technique that can quantify the submillimetre displacements associated with brain tissue motion. Despite previous studies reporting brain tissue displacements using DENSE and other MRI techniques, a complete picture of brain tissue volumetric strain over the cardiac cycle has not yet been obtained. To address this need we implemented 3D cine-DENSE at 7 T and 3 T to investigate the feasibility of measuring cardiac-induced volumetric strain as a marker for small vessel blood volume changes. Volumetric strain over the entire cardiac cycle was computed for the whole brain and for grey and white matter tissue separately in six healthy human subjects. Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) measurements were used to determine the voxel-wise volumetric strain noise. Mean peak whole brain volumetric strain at 7 T (mean ± SD) was (4.5 ± 1.0) × 10-4 (corresponding to a volume expansion of 0.48 ± 0.1 mL), which is in agreement with literature values for cerebrospinal fluid that is displaced into the spinal canal to maintain a stable intracranial pressure. The peak volumetric strain ratio of grey to white matter was 4.4 ± 2.8, reflecting blood volume and tissue stiffness differences between these tissue types. The mean peak volumetric strains of grey and white matter tissue were found to be significantly different (p < 0.001). The mean SNR at 7 T and 3 T of the DENSE measurements was 22.0 ± 7.3 and 7.0 ± 2.8 respectively, which currently limits a voxel-wise strain analysis at both field strengths. We demonstrate that tissue specific quantification of volumetric strain is feasible with DENSE. This metric holds potential for studying blood volume pulsations in the ageing brain in healthy and diseased states.
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- Ayodeji L. Adams
- Department of RadiologyUniversity Medical Center UtrechtUtrechtThe Netherlands
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- Image Sciences InstituteUniversity Medical Center UtrechtUtrechtThe Netherlands
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- Image Sciences InstituteUniversity Medical Center UtrechtUtrechtThe Netherlands
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- Department of RadiologyUniversity Medical Center UtrechtUtrechtThe Netherlands
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Hori A, Suzuki K, Koiwa M, Miyoshi K, Nakade T. Low-field magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography of a calf with aqueductal stenosis caused by web: comparison with normal calves. J Vet Med Sci 2019; 81:42-47. [PMID: 30429426 PMCID: PMC6361635 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.18-0020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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A 6-day-old female Holstein displayed a dome-shaped skull and cardiac murmur on physical examination. Neurological abnormalities included progressive ataxia, decreased pupillary light
reflex, and blindness soon after birth. On diagnostic imaging, CT identified expanded ventricles and thyroid hypoplasia on the left side. MRI detected expanded ventricles, especially in the
rostral cerebrum at the mesencephalic aqueduct, compared with normal calves, so we suspected hydrocephalus causing stenosis of the mesencephalic aqueduct. Postmortem examination revealed a
structure in the mesencephalic aqueduct resembling the “web” type of aqueductal stenosis described in humans. This case report indicates the utility of describing mesencephalic aqueductal
stenosis by web and detection of other malformations on CT and MRI for antemortem diagnosis in calves.
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- Ai Hori
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, 582-1 Bunkyoudai-Midorimachi, Ebetsu, Hokkaido 069-8501, Japan
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- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, 582-1 Bunkyoudai-Midorimachi, Ebetsu, Hokkaido 069-8501, Japan
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- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, 582-1 Bunkyoudai-Midorimachi, Ebetsu, Hokkaido 069-8501, Japan
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, 582-1 Bunkyoudai-Midorimachi, Ebetsu, Hokkaido 069-8501, Japan
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, 582-1 Bunkyoudai-Midorimachi, Ebetsu, Hokkaido 069-8501, Japan
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Phase-contrast and three-dimensional driven equilibrium (3D-DRIVE) sequences in the assessment of paediatric obstructive hydrocephalus. Childs Nerv Syst 2018; 34:2223-2231. [PMID: 29850941 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-018-3850-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2018] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Recently, most cases of hydrocephalus are related to obstruction. Accurate localization of the site of obstruction is crucial in determination of the treatment strategy. PURPOSE To describe the phase-contrast and 3D-DRIVE findings in cases of obstructive hydrocephalus in paediatric patients and to determine their functional and anatomical correlates. MATERIAL AND METHODS Brain MRIs of 25 patients (2 months to 11 years) with obstructive hydrocephalus were retrospectively reviewed. Phase-contrast and 3D-DRIVE were performed to assess cerebrospinal (CSF) pathways through the aqueduct of Sylvius and subarachnoid spaces. In addition to flow velocity measurement at the aqueduct of Sylvius, functional and anatomical correlation was analysed at the level of aqueduct of Sylvius, infracerebellar CSF space and at the third ventriculostomy using Spearman's rank test. RESULTS Aqueduct of Sylvius was the most common site of obstruction (19 patients) either secondary to focal, multifocal or tubular stenosis, adhesions, or secondary to extrinsic compression. Functional and anatomical correlation was analysed in 58 regions revealing strong correlation (ro = 0.8, p < .001). Functional anatomical mismatch was found in nine regions. Flow velocity measurements revealed diminished flow in most of the cases with obstruction at the aqueduct and normal velocity in cases with obstruction proximal to aqueductal level, while accelerated flow was seen in cases with infra-aqeuductal obstruction. CONCLUSION Phase-contrast and 3D-DRIVE sequences are essential sequences in the diagnosis of hydrocephalus enabling perfect localization of the site of obstruction. Both sequences should be interpreted in conjunction to avoid false results. Velocity measurements through the aqueduct can help understand CSF hydrodynamics.
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Wada T, Tokunaga C, Togao O, Funatsu R, Yamashita Y, Kobayashi K, Yoneyama M, Honda H. Visualization of cerebrospinal fluid dynamics using multi-spin echo acquisition cine imaging (MUSACI). Magn Reson Med 2018; 81:331-341. [DOI: 10.1002/mrm.27394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2018] [Revised: 05/16/2018] [Accepted: 05/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Tatsuhiro Wada
- Division of Radiology, Department of Medical Technology; Kyushu University Hospital; Fukuoka Japan
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- Division of Radiology, Department of Medical Technology; Kyushu University Hospital; Fukuoka Japan
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- Department of Clinical Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences; Kyushu University; Fukuoka Japan
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- Division of Radiology, Department of Medical Technology; Kyushu University Hospital; Fukuoka Japan
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- Division of Radiology, Department of Medical Technology; Kyushu University Hospital; Fukuoka Japan
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- Division of Radiology, Department of Medical Technology; Kyushu University Hospital; Fukuoka Japan
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- Department of Clinical Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences; Kyushu University; Fukuoka Japan
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The Child With Macrocephaly: Differential Diagnosis and Neuroimaging Findings. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2018; 210:848-859. [DOI: 10.2214/ajr.17.18693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Bezuidenhout AF, Kasper EM, Baledent O, Rojas R, Bhadelia RA. Relationship between pineal cyst size and aqueductal CSF flow measured by phase contrast MRI. J Neurosurg Sci 2018; 65:63-68. [PMID: 29480683 DOI: 10.23736/s0390-5616.18.04258-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Most patients with pineal cysts referred for neurosurgical consultation have no specific symptoms or objective findings except for pineal cyst size to help in management decisions. Our purpose was to assess the relationship between pineal cyst size and aqueductal CSF flow using PC-MRI. METHODS Eleven adult patients with pineal cysts (>1 cm) referred for neurosurgical consultations were included. Cyst volume was calculated using 3D T1 images. Phase contrast magnetic resonance imaging (PC-MRI) in axial plane with velocity encoding of 5 cm/sec was used to quantitatively assess CSF flow through the cerebral aqueduct to determine the aqueductal stroke volume, which was then correlated to cyst size using Pearson's correlation. Pineal cysts were grouped by size into small (6/11) and large (5/11) using the median value to compare aqueductal stroke volume using Mann-Whitney test. RESULTS Patients were 39±13 years (mean±SD) of age, and 10/11 (91%) were female. There was significant negative correlation between cyst volume and aqueductal stroke volume (r=0.74; P=0.009). Volume of small cysts (4954±2157 mm3) was significantly different compared to large cysts (13,752±3738 mm3; P=0.008). The aqueductal stroke volume of patients harboring large cysts 33±8 μL/cardiac cycle was significantly lower than that of patients with small cysts 96±29 μL/cardiac cycle (P=0.008). CONCLUSIONS Aqueductal CSF flow appears to decrease with increasing pineal cyst size. Our preliminary results provide first evidence that even in the absence of objective neurological findings or hydrocephalus; larger pineal cysts already display decreased CSF flow through the cerebral aqueduct.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Imaging and Biophysics, Amiens-Picardy Nord University Hospital, Amiens, France
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- Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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Roland JL, Price RL, Kamath AA, Akbari SH, Leuthardt EC, Miller BA, Smyth MD. Hydrocephalus presenting as idiopathic aqueductal stenosis with subsequent development of obstructive tumor: report of 2 cases demonstrating the importance of serial imaging. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2017; 20:329-333. [PMID: 28777035 DOI: 10.3171/2017.5.peds1779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The authors describe 2 cases of triventricular hydrocephalus initially presenting as aqueductal stenosis that subsequently developed tumors of the pineal and tectal region. The first case resembled late-onset idiopathic aqueductal stenosis on serial imaging. Subsequent imaging revealed a new tumor in the pineal region causing mass effect on the midbrain. The second case presented in a more typical pattern of aqueductal stenosis during infancy. On delayed follow-up imaging, an enlarging tectal mass was discovered. In both cases hydrocephalus was successfully treated by cerebrospinal fluid diversion prior to tumor presentation. The differential diagnoses, diagnostic testing, and treatment course for these unusual cases are discussed. The importance of follow-up MRI in cases of idiopathic aqueductal stenosis is emphasized by these exemplar cases.
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- Departments of 1 Neurological Surgery.,Brain Laser Center, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri
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MRI techniques and systems have evolved dramatically over recent years. These advances include higher field strengths, new techniques, faster gradients, improved coil technology, and more robust sequence protocols. This article reviews the most commonly used advanced MRI techniques, including diffusion-weighted imaging, magnetic resonance spectrography, diffusion tensor imaging, and cerebrospinal fluid flow tracking.
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Ragunathan S, Pipe JG. Radiofrequency saturation induced bias in aqueductal cerebrospinal fluid flow quantification obtained using two-dimensional cine phase contrast magnetic resonance imaging. Magn Reson Med 2017; 79:2067-2076. [PMID: 28833454 DOI: 10.1002/mrm.26883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2017] [Revised: 07/28/2017] [Accepted: 07/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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PURPOSE To explore the extent of bias in cerebrospinal fluid flow estimates due to radiofrequency saturation, and its possible impact on the use of two-dimensional cine phase contrast magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis and characterization of normal pressure hydrocephalus in patients. THEORY AND METHODS Theoretical signal equations were generated to describe saturation dependence on velocity. An experimental set of phase contrast magnetic resonance imaging scans with two different flip angles was used to show bias in flow estimates in a flow phantom, and in six different healthy volunteers. The cerebral aqueduct was targeted as the flow region of interest. RESULTS Data from a constant flow phantom showed a spatial distribution of voxels with significant bias in flow at the periphery of the flow region. The velocity difference (bias) maps of the cerebral aqueduct correlated with the spatial velocity gradients around peak systole and peak diastole, and high correlation with temporal velocity gradients during transition between systole and diastole. The aqueductal stroke volume for θ = 30° were found to be significantly higher than for θ = 10° using a Wilcoxon signed rank test. CONCLUSION This work shows the extent of bias in cerebrospinal fluid flow quantification due to radiofrequency saturation effects. This clinical relevance of this error was presented with respect to shunt responsiveness among normal pressure hydrocephalus patients. Magn Reson Med 79:2067-2076, 2018. © 2017 International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine.
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- Barrow Neurological Institute, Imaging Research, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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Intracranial volumetric changes govern cerebrospinal fluid flow in the Aqueduct of Sylvius in healthy adults. Biomed Signal Process Control 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bspc.2017.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Kondrakhov SV, Zakharova NE, Fadeeva LM, Tanyashin SV. [Phase contrast MRI-based evaluation of cerebrospinal fluid circulation parameters in patients with foramen magnum meningiomas]. ZHURNAL VOPROSY NEĬROKHIRURGII IMENI N. N. BURDENKO 2017; 80:42-54. [PMID: 28139572 DOI: 10.17116/neiro201680642-54] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Meningiomas of the foramen magnum (FMR) region account for 1.8 to 3.2% of all meningiomas. The international literature has insufficient data describing the state of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulation in these patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS We studied 38 patients with FM meningiomas, aged from 35 to 79 years (mean age, 56.7 years). The mean meningioma size was 30 mm (10-60 mm). Meningiomas had the anterolateral localization in 29 patients, ventral localization in 5 patients, and dorsal localization in 4 patients. Twenty nine patients underwent surgery. All operated patients were examined before and after surgery. The CSF circulation was studied using phase contrast MRI (PC-MRI). RESULTS The size and localization of FM meningiomas do not significantly affect the CFS circulation parameters. Pyramidal symptoms, sensory disorders, and XIth cranial nerve dysfunction are correlated with the CFS circulation parameters. According to the preoperative PC-MRI data, the CFS circulation parameters in all FM meningioma patients were significantly higher than their normal values. Surgery was followed by a reduction in the peak positive velocity, negative peak velocity, and range of the maximum linear velocity amplitude. Positive and negative volumes and the stroke volume did not change. Recovery dynamics of the CFS circulation parameters was similar, regardless of surgery completeness. According to the PC-MRI data, the CFS circulation parameters did not reach normal values in all groups of operated patients. CONCLUSION The results of investigation of the CFS circulation in patients with FM meningiomas support the use of palliative surgery (partial resection, dural plasty, craniovertebral junction decompression) in the case of inoperable meningiomas.
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- Burdenko Neurosurgical Institute, Moscow, Russia
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Elkafrawy F, Reda I, Elsirafy M, Gawad MSA, Elnaggar A, Khalek Abdel Razek AA. Three-Dimensional Constructive Interference in Steady State Sequences and Phase-Contrast Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Arrested Hydrocephalus. World Neurosurg 2017; 98:296-302. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2016.10.140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2016] [Revised: 10/26/2016] [Accepted: 10/28/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Puy V, Zmudka-Attier J, Capel C, Bouzerar R, Serot JM, Bourgeois AM, Ausseil J, Balédent O. Interactions between Flow Oscillations and Biochemical Parameters in the Cerebrospinal Fluid. Front Aging Neurosci 2016; 8:154. [PMID: 27445797 PMCID: PMC4925673 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2016.00154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2016] [Accepted: 06/14/2016] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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The equilibrium between the ventricular and lumbar cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) compartments may be disturbed (in terms of flow and biochemistry) in patients with chronic hydrocephalus (CH). Using flow magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and CSF assays, we sought to determine whether changes in CSF were associated with biochemical alterations. Nine elderly patients with CH underwent phase-contrast MRI. An index of CSF dynamics (Idyn) was defined as the product of the lumbar and ventricular CSF flows. During surgery, samples of CSF were collected from the lumbar and ventricular compartments and assayed for chloride, glucose and total protein. The lumbar/ventricular (L/V) ratio was calculated for each analyte. The ratio between measured and expected levels (Ibioch) was calculated for each analyte and compared with Idyn. Idyn varied from 0 to 100.10(3)μl(2).s(2). In contrast to the L/V ratios for chloride and glucose, the L/V ratio for total protein varied markedly from one patient to another (mean ± standard deviation (SD): 2.63 ± 1.24). The Ibioch for total protein was strongly correlated with the corresponding Idyn (Spearman's R: 0.98; p < 5 × 10(-5)).We observed correlated alterations in CSF flow and biochemical parameters in patients with CH. Our findings also highlight the value of dynamic flow analysis in the interpretation of data on CSF biochemistry.
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- Vincent Puy
- Biochemistry Unit, CBH, Amiens University Medical CenterAmiens, France; INSERM U1088, Research GroupAmiens, France
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- BioFlowImage Research Group, Jules Verne University of PicardyAmiens, France; Geriatric Unit, General HospitalSaint Quentin, France
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- BioFlowImage Research Group, Jules Verne University of PicardyAmiens, France; Neurosurgery Unit, Amiens University Medical CenterAmiens, France
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- BioFlowImage Research Group, Jules Verne University of PicardyAmiens, France; Medical Imaging Unit, Amiens University Medical CenterAmiens, France
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- BioFlowImage Research Group, Jules Verne University of PicardyAmiens, France; Geriatric Unit, General HospitalSaint Quentin, France
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- Biochemistry Unit, CBH, Amiens University Medical CenterAmiens, France; INSERM U1088, Research GroupAmiens, France
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- BioFlowImage Research Group, Jules Verne University of PicardyAmiens, France; Medical Imaging Unit, Amiens University Medical CenterAmiens, France
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Noncommunicating hydrocephalus is often referred to as obstructive hydrocephalus and is by definition an intraventricular obstruction of cerebrospinal fluid flow. Patient symptoms depend on the rapidity of onset. Acute obstructive hydrocephalus causes sudden rise in the intracranial pressure, which may lead to death, whereas in chronic hydrocephalus there may not be any symptoms. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging play important roles in the diagnosis and management of hydrocephalus. Advances in magnetic resonance imaging such as the 3D sequences and phase-contrast imaging have revolutionized the preoperative and postoperative assessment of noncommunicating hydrocephalus. We would be discussing the various causes of noncommunicating hydrocephalus and their imaging.
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Long-term neuropsychological sequelae in HIV-seronegative cryptococcal meningoencephalitis patients with and without ventriculoperitoneal shunts: a cine MRI study. Behav Neurol 2015; 2015:356476. [PMID: 25948879 PMCID: PMC4407401 DOI: 10.1155/2015/356476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2014] [Revised: 03/09/2015] [Accepted: 03/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background. Hydrocephalus in cryptococcal meningoencephalitis is most commonly managed with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. This study applied cine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to evaluate initial disease severity on long-term cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow dynamics and associated neuropsychological sequelae in cryptococcal meningoencephalitis patients with and without ventriculoperitoneal shunts. Methods. Eighteen human immunodeficiency virus-seronegative cryptococcal meningoencephalitis patients (10 with shunts versus 8 without shunts) were compared with 32 age- and sex-matched healthy volunteers. All subjects underwent complete neurologic examination and neuropsychological testing. Cine MRI was conducted to evaluate CSF flow parameters. Initial CSF laboratory analysis and imaging findings were correlated with present CSF flow parameters and neuropsychological scores. Results. Patients without shunts had higher average flow than controls, suggesting chronic hydrocephalus. Initial Evans ratios and CSF glucose levels were associated with CSF peak velocity and flow. Worsening CSF flow parameters correlated with decreased neuropsychological performance. Conclusions. CSF flow parameter differences between the cryptococcal meningoencephalitis patients both with and without ventriculoperitoneal shunts could be detected by cine MRI and correlated with acute stage disease severity and chronic stage neuropsychological results. Cine MRI is useful for assessing the chronic hydrocephalus that may lead to neuropsychological deficits in cryptococcal meningoencephalitis patients.
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Yan L, Liu H, Shang H. Quantitative analysis of intraspinal cerebrospinal fluid flow in normal adults. Neural Regen Res 2015; 7:1164-9. [PMID: 25722710 PMCID: PMC4340034 DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5374.2012.15.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2011] [Accepted: 02/24/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The present study quantitatively analyzed intraspinal cerebrospinal fluid flow patterns in 19 normal adults using fast cine phase-contrast magnetic resonance imaging. Results showed increased downward flow velocity and volume compared with upward flow, and the average downward flow volume of intraspinal cerebrospinal fluid decreased from top to bottom at different intervertebral disc levels. Upward and downward cerebrospinal fluid flow velocity reached a peak at the thoracic intraspinal anterior region, and velocity reached a minimum at the posterior region. Overall measurements revealed that mean upward and downward flow volume positively correlated with the subarachnoid area. Upward peak flow velocity and volume positively correlated with spinal anteroposterior diameter. However, downward peak flow velocity and volume exhibited a negative correlation with spinal anteroposterior diameter. Further flow measurements showed that flow velocity in upward and downward directions was associated with subarachnoid anteroposterior diameter, respectively. The present experimental results showed that cerebrospinal fluid flow velocity and volume varied at different intraspinal regions and were affected by subarachnoid space area and anteroposterior diameter size.
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- Leka Yan
- Department of Imaging, Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Imaging, Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Imaging, Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China
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Capel C, Makki M, Gondry-Jouet C, Bouzerar R, Courtois V, Krejpowicz B, Balédent O. Insights into cerebrospinal fluid and cerebral blood flows in infants and young children. J Child Neurol 2014; 29:1608-15. [PMID: 24346313 DOI: 10.1177/0883073813511854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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This study investigates the craniospinal flows of blood and cerebrospinal fluid using phase-contrast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on 23 control neonates and infants (5 d-68 mo old). Mean arterial cerebral blood flow increased with age of infant from 180 mL/min after birth to 1330 mL/min around 6 years of age. This corresponds to 51 mL/min/100 g and 95 mL/min/100 g, respectively. Cervical cerebrospinal fluid stroke volume increased from 38 × 10(-3) mL to 752 × 10(-3) mL per cardiac cycle. After arterial systolic blood inflow, we observed a delay of the venous outflow that was always preceded by cerebrospinal fluid flushing out through the spinal canal. These results highlighted the importance of compliance of the spinal compartment and the interaction of blood and cerebrospinal fluid dynamics. The capacity of the spinal compartment to receive intracranial cerebrospinal fluid in presence of fontanels was demonstrated. We provide reference values to understand the physiology of cerebrospinal fluid and cerebral blood.
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- Cyrille Capel
- Image Processing Unit, University Hospital, Amiens, France Bio Flow Image, Research group of Picardie Jules Verne, France Neurosurgery Unit, University Hospital, Amiens, France
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- MRI Research, University Children Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Bio Flow Image, Research group of Picardie Jules Verne, France Radiology Unit, University Hospital, Amiens, France
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- Image Processing Unit, University Hospital, Amiens, France Bio Flow Image, Research group of Picardie Jules Verne, France
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- Ostéobio, Ecole supérieure d'ostéopathie et de biomécanique, Paris, France
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- Image Processing Unit, University Hospital, Amiens, France Bio Flow Image, Research group of Picardie Jules Verne, France
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Locatelli M, Draghi R, DI Cristofori A, Carrabba G, Zavanone M, Pluderi M, Spagnoli D, Rampini P. Third Ventriculostomy in Late-onset Idiopathic Aqueductal Stenosis Treatment: A Focus on Clinical Presentation and Radiological Diagnosis. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo) 2014; 54:1014-21. [PMID: 25446383 PMCID: PMC4533356 DOI: 10.2176/nmc.oa.2013-0367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is considered the gold standard treatment for obstructive hydrocephalus due to partial or complete obstruction of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) ventricular pathways caused by mass lesions. However long-term efficacy of this procedure remains controversial as treatment of chronic adult hydrocephalus due to stenosis of Sylvian acqueduct [late-onset idiopathic aqueductal stenosis (LIAS)]. The authors describe clinical presentation, diagnostic investigations in patients affected by LIAS, and define their clinical and radiological outcome after ETV. From January 2003 to December 2008, 13 consecutive LIAS patients treated by ETV were retrospectively reviewed. Pre- and post-operative clinical and radiological findings, including conventional and phase-contrast (PC) cine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were investigated. ETV was successfully performed in all patients. Patient's neurological condition improved. No one required a second ETV procedure or shunt implantation. Clinical and radiological results reveal a satisfactory outcome of LIAS patients treated by ETV. At follow-up a clinical improvement could be demonstrated in all cases. Selection criteria of LIAS patients seem to be crucial to obtain satisfactory and long-lasting results. Even in elderly patients with chronic hydrocephalus, ETV can be considered the treatment of choice.
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- Marco Locatelli
- Neurosurgery Unit, Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. "Ca' Granda" Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
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Raouf A, Zidan I, Mohamed E. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy for post-inflammatory hydrocephalus in pediatric patients: is it worth a try? Neurosurg Rev 2014; 38:149-55; discussion 155. [PMID: 25323098 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-014-0582-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2014] [Revised: 08/03/2014] [Accepted: 08/31/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Hydrocephalus is a very common disease in developing countries. Congenital aqueductal obstruction and post-inflammatory hydrocephalus come on the top of the list of causes of hydrocephalus. Till the recent introduction of cranial endoscopy and despite their frequent complications, shunts were considered as the mainstream treatment for this disease. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV), especially for obstructive hydrocephalus, introduced a new era of treatment that is free of lifetime shunt dependency. This study was done to assess the efficacy of ETV for treating post-inflammatory hydrocephalus in a unique group of patients thus preventing—if possible—the lifetime shunt dependency and suffering. ETV was tried as a first-line therapy in 35 children (23 males and 12 females) with hydrocephalus proved to be secondary to intracranial infection. Mean age was 9.2 months (4-15). Twenty-four patients (68.6%) were below the age of 6 months while 11 patients (31.4%) were above 6 months. Twenty-five patients (71.4%) had a head circumference of 3 cm and 10 patients (28.6%) had a 5 cm or more increase in the head circumference above the 95th percentile. All the patients included were followed postoperatively with regular clinical, computerized tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations as well as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis and culture. The overall success of ETV was 55.9% (19/34). Nine (81.9%) out of the 11 patients that were endoscopically documented to have aqueductal obstruction showed improvement. While out of the 23 patients with patent aqueduct, only 10 patients (43.4%) had improved. Procedure-related complications were not encountered. CSF leakage from the surgical wound occurred in three patients and mild CSF infection occurred in one patient. ETV is a simple, safe, and effective method in treating not only obstructive hydrocephalus due to non-inflammatory etiology, but also post-inflammatory hydrocephalus especially when the aqueduct is obstructed. An overall 50% improvement in our study and even more in other series encourage the trial of getting rid of the lifetime shunt complications and suffering.
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- Alaa Raouf
- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Champillion St., Elazaritta, Alexandria, Egypt
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Abe K, Ono Y, Yoneyama H, Nishina Y, Aihara Y, Okada Y, Sakai S. Assessment of cerebrospinal fluid flow patterns using the time-spatial labeling inversion pulse technique with 3T MRI: early clinical experiences. Neuroradiol J 2014; 27:268-79. [PMID: 24976193 DOI: 10.15274/nrj-2014-10045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2014] [Accepted: 04/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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CSF imaging using the time-spatial labeling inversion pulse (time-SLIP) technique at 3T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed to assess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics. The study population comprised 15 healthy volunteers and five patients with MR findings showing expansive dilation of the third and lateral ventricles suggesting aqueductal stenosis (AS). Signal intensity changes were evaluated in the tag-labeled CSF, untagged brain parenchyma, and untagged CSF of healthy volunteers by changing of black-blood time-inversion pulse (BBTI). CSF flow from the aqueduct to the third ventricle, the aqueduct to the fourth ventricle, and the foramen of Monro to the lateral ventricle was clearly rendered in all healthy volunteers with suitable BBTI. The travel distance of CSF flow as demonstrated by the time-SLIP technique was compared with the distance between the aqueduct and the fourth ventricle. The distance between the foramen of Monro and the lateral ventricle was used to calculate the CSF flow/distance ratio (CD ratio). The CD ratio at each level was significantly reduced in patients suspected to have AS compared to healthy volunteers. CSF flow was not identified at the aqueductal level in most of the patients. Two patients underwent time-SLIP assessments before and after endoscopic third ventriculostomies (ETVs). CSF flow at the ETV site was confirmed in each patient. With the time-SLIP technique, CSF imaging is sensitive enough to detect kinetic changes in CSF flow due to AS and ETV.
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- Kayoko Abe
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Tokyo Women's Medical University; Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan -
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Tokyo Women's Medical University; Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Tokyo Women's Medical University; Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Tokyo Women's Medical University; Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University; Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University; Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Tokyo Women's Medical University; Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Kim DJ, Carrera E, Czosnyka M, Keong N, Smielewski P, Balédent O, Sutcliffe MPF, Pickard JD, Czosnyka Z. Cerebrospinal compensation of pulsating cerebral blood volume in hydrocephalus. Neurol Res 2013; 32:587-92. [DOI: 10.1179/174313209x455673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Tedeschi E, Rapanà A, Elefante A, De Liso M, Morrone R, Iaccarino C. Expansion diverticulum of the suprapineal recess causing cerebellar ataxia. A case report. Neuroradiol J 2013; 26:163-7. [PMID: 23859238 DOI: 10.1177/197140091302600205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2013] [Accepted: 03/11/2013] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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As a result of long-standing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pulsation against the thinnest segments of the ventricular walls, focal enlargement of the ventricular system (diverticulum) may occur, mainly at the medial wall of the trigone of the lateral ventricles (atrial diverticula) or at the posterior wall of the third ventricle (expansion of the suprapineal recess). In the latter case, ocular signs are the most common symptoms, due to the severe deformation of the periaqueductal region. We describe a case of non-communicating hydrocephalus in a 36-year-old woman who presented a three-year history of cerebellar ataxia. Preoperative brain magnetic resonance (MR) scan showed marked supratentorial hydrocephalus with an apparently patent aqueduct of Sylvius, and an enlarged suprapineal recess causing cerebellar and tentorial dislocation. The patient was successfully treated by endoscopic third ventriculostomy and monitored by MR scans with phase-contrast sequences for assessment of CSF flow. Cerebellar ataxia is a very rare symptomatic onset for a suprapineal recess expansion diverticulum, which may cause obstructive hydrocephalus that can be effectively treated by endoscopic third ventriculostomy.
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
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Shang H, Liu H, Yan L, Lei J, Cui C, Li H. Quantitative assessment of physiological cerebrospinal fluid flow in the cervical spinal canal with 3.0T phase-contrast cine MRI. Neural Regen Res 2012; 7:1392-7. [PMID: 25657672 PMCID: PMC4308789 DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5374.2012.18.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2012] [Accepted: 05/21/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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A total of 50 healthy volunteers aged between 18 and 54 years underwent phase-contrast cine MRI to assess cerebrospinal fluid flow characteristics in different regions of the vertebral canal. The results revealed that the cerebrospinal fluid peak flow velocity and peak flow rate in the systolic phase were significantly greater than those in the diastolic phase at the same level in the subarachnoid space of the cervical spinal canal. The ventral peak flow velocity and peak flow rate were significantly greater than the post-lateral peak flow velocity and flow rate, while there were no differences between left and right post-lateral subarachnoid peak velocity and flow rate. Moreover, there were no significant differences in peak flow velocity and peak flow rate between the systolic and diastolic phases, ventral, right post-lateral or left post-lateral peak flow velocity and peak flow rate at the same level in the subarachnoid space of the cervical spinal canal among different age groups (18-24, 25-34, 35-44, ≥ 45 years).
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- Department of Radiology, Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Radiology, Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China,
Corresponding author: Huaijun Liu, Chief physician, Professor, Department of Radiology, Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China (N20111217001/YJ)
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- Department of Radiology, Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Radiology, Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Radiology, Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Radiology, Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China
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Schroeder C, Fleck S, Gaab MR, Schweim KH, Schroeder HWS. Why does endoscopic aqueductoplasty fail so frequently? Analysis of cerebrospinal fluid flow after endoscopic third ventriculostomy and aqueductoplasty using cine phase-contrast magnetic resonance imaging. J Neurosurg 2012; 117:141-9. [PMID: 22577744 DOI: 10.3171/2012.3.jns111926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECT The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare CSF flow after endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) and endoscopic aqueductoplasty (EAP) in patients presenting with obstructive hydrocephalus caused by aqueductal stenosis. METHODS In patients harboring aqueductal stenosis who underwent EAP (n=8), ETV (n=8), and both ETV and EAP (n=6), CSF flow through the restored aqueduct and through the ventriculostomy was investigated using cine cardiac-gated phase-contrast MRI. For qualitative evaluation of CSF flow, an in-plane phase-contrast sequence in the midsagittal plane was used. The MR images were displayed in a closed-loop cine format. Quantitative through-plane measurements were performed in the axial plane perpendicular to the aqueduct and/or floor of the third ventricle. RESULTS Evaluation revealed significantly higher CSF flow through the ventriculostomies compared with flow through the aqueducts. This was true both when comparing the ETV group with the EAP group and when comparing the flow of the ventriculostomy and aqueduct within the ETV and EAP group. There was no difference in aqueductal CSF flow between patients who underwent EAP alone and patients who underwent ETV and EAP. There was also no difference in ventriculostomy CSF flow between patients who underwent ETV alone and patients who underwent ETV and EAP. Fifty percent of the restored aqueducts became occluded at a mean of 46 months after surgery (range 18-126 months). In contrast, all ETVs remained patent in the mean follow-up period of 110 months after surgery, although 1 patient required shunt placement after 66 months. CONCLUSIONS Cerebrospinal fluid flow through ventriculostomies is significantly higher than aqueductal CSF flow after EAP. This could be one factor to explain why the reclosure rate of aqueducts after EAP is higher than the reclosure rate of the ventriculostoma after ETV.
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Algin O, Turkbey B. Intrathecal gadolinium-enhanced MR cisternography: a comprehensive review. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2012; 34:14-22. [PMID: 22268089 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a2899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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CE-MRC has been in use for the past 15 years and was reported to be a useful method in the evaluation of CSF disorders and hydrocephalus. The use of CE-MRC in conjunction with other MR imaging techniques has been shown to be effective in selected cases for the evaluation of several disorders of cerebrospinal system. CE-MRC has certain advantages over other cisternographic studies with fewer side effects if performed properly. Although intrathecal Gd administration is not widely accepted yet, several recent studies have reported the safety of small-dose intrathecal gadolinium injection. In this review, we describe CE-MRC and review recent applications in several clinical conditions.
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- O Algin
- Department of Radiology, Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Bilkent, Ankara, Turkey.
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Kapsalaki E, Svolos P, Tsougos I, Theodorou K, Fezoulidis I, Fountas KN. Quantification of Normal CSF Flow Through the Aqueduct Using PC-Cine MRI at 3T. ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA SUPPLEMENTUM 2012; 113:39-42. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-7091-0923-6_8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Dinçer A, Özek MM. Radiologic evaluation of pediatric hydrocephalus. Childs Nerv Syst 2011; 27:1543-62. [PMID: 21928020 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-011-1559-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2011] [Accepted: 08/09/2011] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this review is to present the contemporary role of radiology in evaluating pediatric hydrocephalus. Although conventional brain imaging with ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) reveal the degree of ventricular enlargement and often the etiology of the hydrocephalus, the diagnosis and management of hydrocephalus present common problems in pediatric populations. DISCUSSION US, usually sufficient to assess and monitor ventricular size, is used most commonly in preterm infants who have germinal matrix hemorrhages and not able to tolerate transport to the radiology department. Although CT can demonstrate gross dilatation of ventricles, in most cases, it will be necessary to more closely define the nature of the obstruction, either functionally or anatomically. MRI is the best imaging modality to provide such functional and anatomic information. However, since identification of obstructive pathologic processes at any level through the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pathway in patients with hydrocephalus is of significant importance because it can change the treatment options, avoiding shunt insertion, a more sophisticated MRI approach is needed instead of obtaining a routine cranial MRI. Furthermore, the outcome after neuroendoscopic procedures is clearly related to patient selection under guidance of neuroimaging. CONCLUSION Therefore, the article focuses mainly on the effective usage of various MRI sequences in both diagnosis and follow-up of pediatric hydrocephalus, such as 3D CISS, cine PC, TSE, and GRE T2* sequences, to be able to investigate all possible obstructive pathology through the CSF pathway and to assess the efficiency of treatment in a standardized way.
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- Alp Dinçer
- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Acibadem University, Inonu Cad. Okur Sok. No:21, Kozyatagı, Istanbul 34742, Turkey.
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INTRODUCTION The sylvian aqueduct is the most common site of intraventricular blockage of the cerebro-spinal fluid. Clinical aspects, neuroradiological appearance, and treatment of hydrocephalus secondary to aqueductal stenosis are specific. METHODS An extensive literature review concerning etiologic, pathogenetic, clinical, and neuroradiological aspects has been performed. Therapeutic options, prognosis, and intellectual outcome are also reviewed. CONCLUSION The correct interpretation of the modern neuroradiologic techniques may help in selecting adequate treatment between the two main options (third ventriculostomy or shunting). In the last decades, endoscopic third ventriculostomy has become the first-line treatment of aqueductal stenosis; however, some issues, such as the cause of failures in well selected patients, long-term outcome in infant treated with ETV, and effect of persistent ventriculomegaly on neuropsychological developmental, remain unanswered.
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Czosnyka M, Czosnyka Z, Baledent O, Weerakkody R, Kasprowicz M, Smielewski P, Pickard JD. Dynamics of Cerebrospinal Fluid: From Theoretical Models to Clinical Applications. BIOMECHANICS OF THE BRAIN 2011. [DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-9997-9_7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The role of the neurologist in the longitudinal management of normal pressure hydrocephalus. Neurologist 2010; 16:238-48. [PMID: 20592567 DOI: 10.1097/nrl.0b013e3181de4907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Since normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) was first described in 1965, neurologists have been involved in the initial diagnostic evaluation for it but have rarely followed patients specifically to monitor response to therapy after shunt surgery. REVIEW SUMMARY The potential role for the neurologist in the longitudinal management of NPH has broadened, partly because of improvement in the tools used to diagnose and treat NPH and partly because of progress in understanding how NPH mimics and interacts with other common disorders of the elderly. The interplay of Alzheimer dementia, vascular dementia, Parkinson disease, and spinal stenosis with NPH presents the clinician with a patient profile that may be challenging to assess. Neurologists also face a broad differential spectrum of less common neurologic diseases that may present with similar signs (including ventriculomegaly) and symptoms; these diseases include frontotemporal dementia, progressive supranuclear palsy, Lewy body disease, corticobasal degeneration, Huntington disease, spongiform encephalopathy, and multiple-system atrophy. CONCLUSIONS The neurologist is in a unique position to differentiate NPH from alternative diagnoses, to suggest management strategies for patients with concomitant NPH and another neurologic disorder, and to participate in longitudinal management of NPH.
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Mouton Paradot G, Baledent O, Sallioux G, Lehmann P, Gondry-Jouet C, Le Gars D. [Contribution of phase-contrast MRI to the management of patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus: Can it predict response to shunting?]. Neurochirurgie 2010; 56:50-4. [PMID: 20097391 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2009.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2008] [Accepted: 12/02/2009] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The diagnosis and management of patients with idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) remain somewhat controversial and there is no clear guideline for assessing the post-shunt outcome. The objective of this study was to investigate whether cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow dynamics is linked to post-shunt improvement. Fourteen NPH patients (nine males and five females; mean age, 68 years) investigated by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) before surgical diversion of CSF were retrospectively reviewed. Phase-contrast sequences were added to the morphological clinical protocol for quantification of CSF oscillations, which were recorded at the level of the cerebral aqueduct and the C2 and C3 subarachnoid spaces (SAS). The phase-contrast images were analysed with custom-designed dedicated flow segmentation software. The oscillations measured in this hydrocephalus population were compared to a previously studied healthy population. A difference of at least two standard deviations was used to define a hyperdynamic or hypodynamic state of CSF flow. The cervical CSF flow of the hydrocephalus patients was not significantly different from those of the volunteer population. Of the 14 hydrocephalus patients, 12 had a good response to the shunt. Of these, 10 presented an increased ventricular CSF flow, one a low ventricular CSF flow, and the last one had a normal ventricular CSF flow. Phase-contrast MRI can help develop guidelines for surgical management of NPH. The shunt responders appear to be the patients with hyperdynamic ventricular CSF flow and normal cervical CSF flow.
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- Gaëlle Mouton Paradot
- Service de neurochirurgie, CHU de Kremlin-Bicêtre, 78, avenue du Général-Leclerc, 94270 Le-Kremlin-Bicêtre, France.
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Algin O, Hakyemez B, Parlak M. Phase-contrast MRI and 3D-CISS versus contrast-enhanced MR cisternography on the evaluation of the aqueductal stenosis. Neuroradiology 2009; 52:99-108. [PMID: 19756563 DOI: 10.1007/s00234-009-0592-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2009] [Accepted: 08/24/2009] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In the current study, we aimed to compare the diagnostic efficacies of phase-contrast magnetic resonance imaging (PC-MRI) and three-dimensional constructive interference in steady-state (3D-CISS) sequence over detection of aqueductal stenosis (AS) on the basis of contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance cisternography (MRC). METHODS Twenty-five patients with clinically and radiologically suspected AS were examined by PC-MRI, 3D-CISS, and MRC. Axial-sagittal PC-MRI and sagittal 3D-CISS were applied to view the cerebral aqueduct. Following injection of 0.5-1 ml intrathecal gadolinium diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (Gd-DTPA) injection, postcontrast MRC images were obtained in three planes in early and late phases. Aqueductal patency was scored as follows: grade 0, normal; grade 1, partial narrowing; and grade 2, complete obstruction. Results of PC-MRI and 3D-CISS were compared with the findings of MRC. RESULTS In PC-MRI, seven cases were assessed as grade 0, 16 cases grade 1, and two cases grade 2. As a result of 3D-CISS sequence, eight cases were evaluated as grade 0, 12 cases grade 1, and five cases grade 2. Based on MRC, nine cases were assessed as grade 0, whereas nine and seven cases were evaluated to be grades 1 and 2, respectively. Five cases that demonstrated partial patency in PC-MRI or 3D-CISS showed complete obstruction by MRC. CONCLUSION PC-MRI is helpful in confirming the AS. However, positive flow does not necessarily exclude the existence of AS. 3D-CISS sequence provides excellent cerebrospinal fluid-to-aqueduct contrast, allowing detailed study of the anatomic features of the aqueduct. MRC should be performed on patients who demonstrate suspected AS findings on PC-MRI and/or 3D-CISS sequences.
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- Oktay Algin
- Department of Radiology, Uludag University Medical Faculty, Gorukle, Bursa, Turkey.
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Algin O, Hakyemez B, Gokalp G, Korfali E, Parlak M. Phase-contrast cine MRI versus MR cisternography on the evaluation of the communication between intraventricular arachnoid cysts and neighbouring cerebrospinal fluid spaces. Neuroradiology 2009; 51:305-12. [PMID: 19172255 DOI: 10.1007/s00234-009-0499-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2008] [Accepted: 01/13/2009] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of phase-contrast cine magnetic resonance imaging (PC-MRI) in detecting possible communications between intraventricular arachnoid cysts (IV-ACs) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) spaces based on MR cisternography (MRC) comparison. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-one patients with IV-AC were examined by PC-MRI and MRC. In order to determine the communication of IVAC with its neighbouring CSF spaces, PC-MRI was employed. The communication of IV-ACs with the ventricular system was examined on at least two anatomic planes. Precontrast images and PC-MRI were followed by the intrathecal administration of 0.5-1 ml gadopentetate dimeglumine. Early and delayed MRC were then carried out. Results of PC-MRI were compared with findings of MRC (McNemar's test). RESULTS In seven IV-ACs, no communication was detected by PC-MRI. In 14 IVACs, a pulsatile CSF flow into the IV-ACs was observed. All the IV-ACs, which have been determined as non-communicating (NC) on the PC-MRI, showed NC character on MRC as well. Six cases suggesting a communication on PC-MRI showed no communication on MRC. MRC revealed eight communicating (38%) and 13 NC (62%) IV-ACs among a total of 21 cases. The sensitivity and specificity of PC-MRI imaging in demonstrating the communication between the IV-ACs and the CSF were 100% and 54%, respectively. CONCLUSION PC-MRI is an effective method for evaluating NC IV-ACs. In order to decide about the management of IV-ACs, which are communicating according to the PC-MRI, the results should be confirmed with MRC if suspected jet flow is depicted.
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- Oktay Algin
- Department of Radiology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
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Übeyli ED, Ilbay K, Ilbay G, Sahin D, Akansel G. Differentiation of Two Subtypes of Adult Hydrocephalus by Mixture of Experts. J Med Syst 2008; 34:281-90. [DOI: 10.1007/s10916-008-9239-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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