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Optimizing MRI based Optimizing MRI based direct visualization of direct visualization of
the Subthalamic nucleus the Subthalamic nucleus on 1.5 T systems on 1.5 T systems
Navneet Sharma, Dr. Curtis Sutton
Dr. Erich O. Richter
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ObjectivesObjectivesDetermine protocol parameters
that enhance visualization of the Subthalamic nucleus (STN) using MRI (1.5T)
Check if these parameters need to be changed or not for each individual
Compare and contrast the parameter values between normal and Parkinson's patients
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DBS research over the DBS research over the yearsyears Source: Web of ScienceSource: Web of Science
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What kind of magnets are we What kind of magnets are we using?using?Source: Web of ScienceSource: Web of Science
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ComplicationsComplicationsCurrently the MRI techniques
using the 1.5 T magnet only gives a vague outline of the STN’s location
localized during the procedure using microelectrode recording
RICHTER, ET AL. Determining the position and size of the subthalamic nucleus based on magnetic resonance imaging results in patients with advanced Parkinson disease. J Neurosurg 100:541–546, 2004
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MethodsMethodsT1 volumetric and T2 weighted MRIs were
taken from 3 different volunteersControlled various variables to assess
quality of the images◦ Time Echo (TE)◦ Time Repetition (TR)◦ Bandwidth◦ Slice Thickness
3D reconstructions of the STN were generated using BrainLAB 2.6 software
Subsequently, the parameters from the normal MRI scans was compared to those of Parkinson’s patients
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ResultsResults
These values help differentiate Fe containing structures from non-Fe containing structures in the
Basal Ganglia*switch to in-patient procedure to accommodate the increased scan time
Variable Optimal ValueTE 144 msecTR 4000 msec
Bandwidth 100 KHzSlice Thickness 1 mm
NEX 2Scan Time 13 - 17 mins*
Normal ParkinsonTR (msec) 4000 5459.3 ± 348.3 TE (msec) 144 103.4 ± 6.3
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The reduced TE associated with PD is indicative of increased free iron levels in PD compared to normal
This leads to highly neurotoxic states which cause neurodengeneration in the STN
Based on literature review, the pars compacta of the SN shows significant increase in free iron accumulation
compared to the STN associated with PD. We observed the opposite to be true in our normal controls. Wypijewska, et al Iron and reactive oxygen species activity in parkinsonian substantia nigra Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2010 Jun;16(5):329-33. Epub
2010 Mar 9.
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TE = 108
TE = 126
TE = 153
TE = 144
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TR = 3000
TR = 8000TR = 6000
TR = 5000
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BW = 31.25
BW = 166.67BW = 100.00
BW = 62.50
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3D recontruction vs Atlas3D recontruction vs Atlas
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3D recontruction vs Atlas3D recontruction vs Atlas
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ConclusionConclusionOptimizing the right parameters can help
directly visualize the subthalamic and surrounding nuclei with a 1.5T MRI
These parameters work equally well for different individuals in normal individuals
Further improvements in treatment of PD patients can be achieved through a combinatorial imaging approach
Addition of DT images to delineate the white matter shell around the STN
T1 based grey-white matter differentiation
Future DirectionFuture Direction