Connectivity-based segmentation of the substantia Nigra in human and its implications in Parkinson's disease.

The aim of this study was to i) identify substantia nigra subregions i.e. pars reticulata (SNr) and pars compacta (SNc), in human, and ii) to assess volumetric changes in these subregions in the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. Current MR imaging techniques are unable to distinguish SNr and SN...

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Main Authors: Menke, R, Jbabdi, S, Miller, K, Matthews, P, Zarei, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2010