Fayzullaev Sh.R., Kadyrov Sh.U., Khuhlaeva E.A., Ogurtsova A.A., Afandiev R.M. The Efficacy of Magnetic Resonance Tractography and Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring in the Surgical Treatment of Midbrain Gliomas in Children. Head and Neck. Russian Journal. 2026;14(1):149–158
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25792/HN.2026.14.1.149-158
his article describes two clinical cases of children with midbrain tumors who underwent surgery at the N.N. Burdenko National Medical Research Center of Neurosurgery. The efficacy of preoperative magnetic resonance (MR) tractography and intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring is examined. These modern techniques aid in determining the optimal surgical approach, extent of resection, and preservation of the patient’s functional status. Conclusion. Reconstruction of the corticospinal tract using MR tractography with subsequent intraoperative monitoring are effective methods in the surgical treatment of midbrain tumours.
Keywords: midbrain, MR tractography, intraoperative neuromonitoring, corticospinal tract, midbrain gliomas
Conflict of interest. The author declares no conflict of interest.
Financing. The study was performed without external funding. Compliance with patient rights and principles of bioethics. All patients gave written informed consent to participate in the study.