Supramarginal Gyrus and Angular Gyrus Subcortical Connections: A Microanatomical and Tractographic Study for Neurosurgeons
<b>Background and Objectives:</b> This article aims to investigate the subcortical microanatomy of the supramarginal gyrus (SMG) and angular gyrus (AnG) using a microfiber dissection technique and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)/fiber tractography (FT). The cortical and subcortical struct...
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| author | Mehmet Hakan Şahin Mehmet Emin Akyüz Mehmet Kürşat Karadağ Ahmet Yalçın |
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| description | <b>Background and Objectives:</b> This article aims to investigate the subcortical microanatomy of the supramarginal gyrus (SMG) and angular gyrus (AnG) using a microfiber dissection technique and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)/fiber tractography (FT). The cortical and subcortical structures of this region are highly functional, and their lesions often present clinically. For this reason, the possibility of post-surgical deficits is high. We focused on the supramarginal gyrus and the angular gyrus and reviewed their anatomy from a topographic, functional and surgical point of view, and aimed to raise awareness especially for neurosurgeons. <b>Methods:</b> Four previously frozen, formalin-fixed human brains were examined under the operating microscope using the fiber dissection technique. Four hemispheres were dissected from medial to lateral under the surgical microscope. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of 20 healthy adults was examined. Pre-central and post-central gyrus were preserved to achieve topographic dominance in dissections of brain specimens. Each stage was photographed. Tractographic brain magnetic resonance imaging of 10 healthy adults was examined radiologically. Focusing on the supramarginal and angular gyrus, the white matter fibers passing under this region and their intersection areas were examined. These two methods were compared anatomically from the lateral view and radiologically from the sagittal view. <b>Results:</b> SMG and AnG were determined in brain specimens. The pre-central and post-central gyrus were topographically preserved. The superior and medial temporal gyrus, and inferior and superior parietal areas were decorticated from lateral to medial. U fibers, superior longitudinal fasciculus II (SLF II), superior longitudinal fasciculus III (SLF III), arcuat fasciculus (AF) and middle longitudinal fasciculus (MdLF) fiber groups were shown and subcortical fiber structures belonging to these regions were visualized by the DTI/FT method. The subcortical fiber groups under the SMG and the AnG were observed anatomically and radiologically to have a dense and complex structure. <b>Conclusions:</b> Due to the importance of the subcortical connections of SMG and AnG on speech function, tumoral lesions and surgeries of this region are of particular importance. The anatomical architecture of the complex subcortical structure, which is located on the projection of the SMG and AnG areas, was shown with a DTI/FT examination under a topographic dominance, preserving the pre-central and post-central gyrus. In this study, the importance of the anatomical localization, connections and functions of the supramarginal and angular gyrus was examined. More anatomical and radiological studies are needed to better understand this region and its connections. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1e222b7f16cd4e628423384e544758e42023-11-17T09:59:42ZengMDPI AGBrain Sciences2076-34252023-03-0113343010.3390/brainsci13030430Supramarginal Gyrus and Angular Gyrus Subcortical Connections: A Microanatomical and Tractographic Study for NeurosurgeonsMehmet Hakan Şahin0Mehmet Emin Akyüz1Mehmet Kürşat Karadağ2Ahmet Yalçın3Neurosurgery Depertmant, School of Medicine, Ataturk University, 25100 Erzurum, TurkeyNeurosurgery Depertmant, School of Medicine, Ataturk University, 25100 Erzurum, TurkeyNeurosurgery Depertmant, School of Medicine, Ataturk University, 25100 Erzurum, TurkeyNeurosurgery Depertmant, School of Medicine, Ataturk University, 25100 Erzurum, Turkey<b>Background and Objectives:</b> This article aims to investigate the subcortical microanatomy of the supramarginal gyrus (SMG) and angular gyrus (AnG) using a microfiber dissection technique and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)/fiber tractography (FT). The cortical and subcortical structures of this region are highly functional, and their lesions often present clinically. For this reason, the possibility of post-surgical deficits is high. We focused on the supramarginal gyrus and the angular gyrus and reviewed their anatomy from a topographic, functional and surgical point of view, and aimed to raise awareness especially for neurosurgeons. <b>Methods:</b> Four previously frozen, formalin-fixed human brains were examined under the operating microscope using the fiber dissection technique. Four hemispheres were dissected from medial to lateral under the surgical microscope. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of 20 healthy adults was examined. Pre-central and post-central gyrus were preserved to achieve topographic dominance in dissections of brain specimens. Each stage was photographed. Tractographic brain magnetic resonance imaging of 10 healthy adults was examined radiologically. Focusing on the supramarginal and angular gyrus, the white matter fibers passing under this region and their intersection areas were examined. These two methods were compared anatomically from the lateral view and radiologically from the sagittal view. <b>Results:</b> SMG and AnG were determined in brain specimens. The pre-central and post-central gyrus were topographically preserved. The superior and medial temporal gyrus, and inferior and superior parietal areas were decorticated from lateral to medial. U fibers, superior longitudinal fasciculus II (SLF II), superior longitudinal fasciculus III (SLF III), arcuat fasciculus (AF) and middle longitudinal fasciculus (MdLF) fiber groups were shown and subcortical fiber structures belonging to these regions were visualized by the DTI/FT method. The subcortical fiber groups under the SMG and the AnG were observed anatomically and radiologically to have a dense and complex structure. <b>Conclusions:</b> Due to the importance of the subcortical connections of SMG and AnG on speech function, tumoral lesions and surgeries of this region are of particular importance. The anatomical architecture of the complex subcortical structure, which is located on the projection of the SMG and AnG areas, was shown with a DTI/FT examination under a topographic dominance, preserving the pre-central and post-central gyrus. In this study, the importance of the anatomical localization, connections and functions of the supramarginal and angular gyrus was examined. More anatomical and radiological studies are needed to better understand this region and its connections.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/13/3/430angular gyrusfiber dissectionmicrosurgical anatomysupramarginal gyruswhite matter anatomy |
| spellingShingle | Mehmet Hakan Şahin Mehmet Emin Akyüz Mehmet Kürşat Karadağ Ahmet Yalçın Supramarginal Gyrus and Angular Gyrus Subcortical Connections: A Microanatomical and Tractographic Study for Neurosurgeons Brain Sciences angular gyrus fiber dissection microsurgical anatomy supramarginal gyrus white matter anatomy |
| title | Supramarginal Gyrus and Angular Gyrus Subcortical Connections: A Microanatomical and Tractographic Study for Neurosurgeons |
| title_full | Supramarginal Gyrus and Angular Gyrus Subcortical Connections: A Microanatomical and Tractographic Study for Neurosurgeons |
| title_fullStr | Supramarginal Gyrus and Angular Gyrus Subcortical Connections: A Microanatomical and Tractographic Study for Neurosurgeons |
| title_full_unstemmed | Supramarginal Gyrus and Angular Gyrus Subcortical Connections: A Microanatomical and Tractographic Study for Neurosurgeons |
| title_short | Supramarginal Gyrus and Angular Gyrus Subcortical Connections: A Microanatomical and Tractographic Study for Neurosurgeons |
| title_sort | supramarginal gyrus and angular gyrus subcortical connections a microanatomical and tractographic study for neurosurgeons |
| topic | angular gyrus fiber dissection microsurgical anatomy supramarginal gyrus white matter anatomy |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/13/3/430 |
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