Diffusion tensor imaging is a magnetic resonance imaging technique that provides insight into the anatomy and integrity of white matter pathways in the brain. Further processing of these data can help map individual tracts, which can aid in surgical planning. Understanding the basics of this technique can improve characterization of white matter development and disorders.
Keywords: Anatomy; Brain; Diffusion tensor imaging; Magnetic resonance imaging; Physiologic imaging; White matter.
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