Diffusion-tensor MRI — the most up-to-date method to research microstructual changes in white matter (publications’ review)

Abstract

This article gives review of the most updated publications about modern method of structural visualization of white matter — Diffusion-Tensor MRI. Importance and principles of the method, which gives possibility of qualitative and quantitative evaluation of cerebral tracts’ microstructure, are described in details. Also described the methods of receiving images, stages and research parameters, applied for high-field MRI. Analysis for application of this method for diagnostics of different types of disorders and diseases is done. Refs 50.