Application of diffusion tensor imaging and tractography of the optic radiation in anterior temporal lobe resection for epilepsy: A systematic review

Approximately 50-100% of patients with temporal lobe epilepsy undergoing anterior temporal lobe resection (ATLR) will suffer a postoperative visual field defect (VFD) due to disruption of the optic radiation (OpR).We conducted a systematic review of the literature to examine the role of DTI and tractography in ATLR and its potential in reducing the incidence of postoperative VFD.We conducted an electronic literature search using PubMed, Embase,...