Role of Diffusion Tensor Imaging As an Imaging Biomarker and Theranostic Tool in Structural Imaging of Traumatic Brain Injury



Salehi MG¹ ; Masoumi H² ; Tanha RR³ ; Naleini F¹ ; Gharib A⁴ ; Rostamzadeh A⁵
Source: Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences Published:2016

Abstract

Neuroimaging technology is at a newborn stage in the evaluation of TBI. While additional literature are obviously required to decide whether these modalities and progress in knowledge with noninvasive monitors will allow early and consistent recognition of revocable secondary brain damages, the final query is whether these new modalities will help in treatment plans that will absolutely mark result. DTI is an influential instrument for assessing white matter anatomy and related anomalies. DTI was formerly an investigation tool, but is using clinical practice. Accepting the terms and basic ideas of this method can aid in the clinical implementation and interpretation of this blend of structural and physiologic white matter evaluation. In conclusion, although DTI is as a diagnostic tool for severity of TBI and as an outcome predictor, but severe preclinical and clinical validation of each imaging method should be a top importance.