Description:

This session explores how structural MRI and MRI with diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) are revolutionizing the way epilepsy is diagnosed and treated.

Our speaker, Dr. Elyssa Widjaja, is the Division Head of Neuroradiology at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital. Dr. Widjaja provides a comprehensive overview of these advanced imaging techniques, explaining their applications and benefits in pre-surgical planning and post-surgical evaluation.

In this video you will learn how structural MRI provides detailed anatomical information, aiding in the precise localization of epileptogenic zones. The session also covers how DTI maps white matter tracts, offering critical insights into the brain’s connectivity and helping to minimize the risk of damaging vital pathways during surgery as well as predicting missed connections after surgery.