Diffusion Tensor Imaging

Part I: Introduction.- How to Use This Book.- Introduction to Diffusion Tensor Imaging.- Part II: Diffusion Tensor Imaging: From Theory to Practice.- Concepts of Diffusion in MRI.- From Diffusion to the Diffusion Tensor.- Quantitative DTI Measures.- Survivor's Guide to DTI Acquisition.- Checking and Correcting DTI Data.- Part III: Diffusion Tensor Imaging Analysis.- Strategies and Challenges in DTI Analysis.- DTI Analysis Methods: Region of Interest Analysis.- DTI Analysis Methods: Voxel-based Analysis.- DTI Analysis Methods: Fibre Tracking and Connectivity.- Part IV: Normal Diffusion Tensor Imaging Anatomy.- Normal Diffusion Tensor Imaging-based White Matter Anatomy.- Part V: Clinical Applications of Diffusion Tensor Imaging.- DTI in Clinical Practice: Opportunities and Considerations.- DTI in Neurosurgical Planning.- DTI in Diagnosis and Follow-up of Brain Tumors.- The Role of DTI in Multiple Sclerosis and Other Demyelinating Conditions.- DTI in Dementing Conditions.- DTI in Psychiatry.- Diffusion Tensor Imaging in Traumatic Brain Injury.- Part VI: Beyond Diffusion Tensor Imaging.- High Angular Resolution Diffusion Imaging.- Diffusion Kurtosis Imaging.- Glossary.

Wim Van Hecke, PhD, is an international expert in MRI analysis and advanced neuroimaging techniques and applications. An academic engineer by training with two Masters degrees in applied biomedical engineering and neuroimaging, and a PhD in diffusion MRI analysis, Dr. Van Hecke presently divides his time between pursuing research in advanced DTI analysis at Antwerp University Hospital and managing the business operations of icoMetrix, a rapidly expanding medical image analysis service that he co-founded to make state-of-the-art image analysis accessible to all. Stefan Sunaert, MD, PhD, is a Consultant Neuroradiologist, Professor of Neuroradiology and internationally-renowned expert in all aspects of clinical and academic MR neuroimaging. Presently based at the KU Leuven University Hospital in Belgium, Dr. Sunaert has written many articles and chapters for scientific journals and books and received numerous awards for his academic research. Additionally, he's a highly-respected clinician and educator who frequently organizes advanced neuroimaging courses and workshops at conferences throughout the world. Louise Emsell, PhD, is a neuroscientist, educator, and expert in MRI analysis and advanced neuroimaging techniques and applications. Presently based at the KU Leuven University Hospital in Belgium, she initially trained in medicine in the United Kingdom. Dr. Emsell received two Masters degrees in Medical Chemistry & Physics and Science Education, and a PhD in Psychiatry. Her award-winning postdoctoral research includes advanced diffusion MRI method development and its application in neuroscience (comparative anatomy), pediatric neurosurgical planning, adult psychiatry, and neurology.