<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The aim of this work is to have a preliminary experience with probabilistic tractography. We performed fibres reconstruction for three tracts of interest with data obtained from two MR imaging units equipped with different gradients system. An acquisition protocol optimization has been necessary in order to obtain a good trade-off between image quality and data collection time. Possible solutions to acquisition and processing problems are discussed. Future developments and possible applications in neurosurgery are also suggested.</p></abstract>

The aim of this work is to have a preliminary experience with probabilistic tractography. We performed fibres reconstruction for three tracts of interest with data obtained from two MR imaging units equipped with different gradients system. An acquisition protocol optimization has been necessary in order to obtain a good trade-off between image quality and data collection time. Possible solutions to acquisition and processing problems are discussed. Future developments and possible applications in neurosurgery are also suggested.

Fibre tracking: probabilistic approach and preliminary results

Medical Physics Department, Ospedale Niguarda Ca'Granda, Milano, Italy

Epilepsy Neurosurgery Department, Ospedale Niguarda Ca'Granda, Milano, Italy

Neuroradiological Department, IRCCS C. Besta, Milano, Italy

Polish Journal of Medical Physics and Engineering

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The aim of this work is to have a preliminary experience with probabilistic tractography. We performed fibres reconstruction for three tracts of interest with...

Fibre tracking: probabilistic approach and preliminary results

Published Online: Sep 22, 2010

Page range: 227 - 237

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10013-009-0022-8

Keywords
probabilistic fibre tracking, DTI, tractography, diffusion imaging

This content is open access.

Fibre tracking: probabilistic approach and preliminary results

Published Online: Sep 22, 2010

Page range: 227 - 237

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10013-009-0022-8

Keywordsprobabilistic fibre tracking, DTI, tractography, diffusion imaging

This content is open access.

Keywords
probabilistic fibre tracking, DTI, tractography, diffusion imaging