Application of iMRI combined with neuronavigation in functional areas glioma surgery

Objective To investigate the application experience of intraoperative MRI combined with neuronavigation in functional areas glioma surgery. Methods Eighty-seven patients who accepted the intraoperative MRI and functional neuronavigation were selected. The microsurgery assisted by intraoperative MRI and neuronavigation was performed in 87 patients with tumors in the functional areas glioma. The extent of resection, the rate of total removal and postoperative neurological function was evaluated. Results Among the 87 patients, after application of high field intraoperative MRI combind with neuronavigation, the primary total removal of tumor rate was 24.32% (20/87), the primary degree of resection was (76.89%±27.18)%. Eventually, the total removal of tumor rate was 59.45% (29/87), final degree of resection was (92.39%±12.31)%, the differences were significant (P 0.05). Conclusions The application of high field intraoperative MRI combind with neuronavigation can enhance the rate of resection in functional areas glioma surgery and improve the prognosis of patients. Key words: Intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging; Neuronavigation; Functional areas glioma