The real impact of Intraoperative MRI in newly diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme Resection. An observational analytic cohort study from a single surgeon experience
Background: The goal of surgery for brain glioma is to maximize the extent of tumor resection, avoiding postoperative functional impairment. Intraoperative (Io) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has emerged as an effective tool to guide a safer glioma resection. The objective of this study is to assess the real impact of Io MRI in O-6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase and non-O-6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase methylated glioma surgery.