Evaluating the concordance of functional MRI-based language lateralization and Wada testing in epilepsy patients: A single-center analysis.

Justin M CampbellBornali KunduJames N LeeMichelle MirandaAmir ArainPhilipp TausskyRamesh Grandhi John D Rolston

Published in: Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences (2022)

Our findings suggest that fMRI is generally an accurate, low-risk alternative to Wada testing for language lateralization. However, when fMRI indicates atypical language lateralization (e.g., bilateral dominance), patients may benefit from subsequent Wada testing or intraoperative language mapping.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
autism spectrum disorder
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
high resolution
resting state
patient reported outcomes
mass spectrometry
contrast enhanced
diffusion weighted imaging