Subjective assessment of high- and low-SAR FSTIR images of DBS candidates by various readers and percentage of patients rated for low-SAR images being higher (L > H), lower (L < H), or of equal utility (L = H) for surgical planning
| STN/SN Contrast for New DBS Plan or for Prior DBS Assessment | Putamen and GP Contrast for New DBS Plan or Prior DBS Assessment | Temporal and Parietal Lobe Assessment of Postsurgical Complications | Ventricular Size, Shape, and Edge Detection for Planning DBS Lead Trajectories | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neurosurgeon 1 | L = H (77%) | L = H (69%) | L = H (100%) | L = H (100%) |
| L < H (23%) | L < H (31%) |
Note:—L indicates low; H, high; CN, caudate head; GP, globus pallidus; SN, substantia nigra.