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Article Dans Une Revue (Article De Synthèse) Brain and Behavior Année : 2023

The arcuate fasciculus: Combining structure and function into surgical considerations

Martina Venturini
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Luca Zigiotto
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Luciano Annicchiarico
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Francesco Corsini
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Alessandro de Benedictis
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Silvio Sarubbo
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Background: Two Centuries from today, Karl Friedrich Burdach attributed the nomenclature "arcuate fasciculus" to a white matter (WM) pathway connecting the frontal to the temporal cortices by arching around the Sylvian fissure. Although this label remained essentially unvaried, the concepts related to it and the characterization of the structural properties of this bundle evolved along with the methodological progress of the past years. Concurrently, the functional relevance of the arcuate fasciculus (AF) classically restricted to the linguistic domain has extended to further cognitive abilities. These features make it a relevant structure to consider in a large variety of neurosurgical procedures. Objective: Herein, we build on our previous review uncovering the connectivity provided by the Superior Longitudinal System, including the AF, and provide a handy representation of the structural organization of the AF by considering the frequency of defined reports in the literature. By adopting the same approach, we implement an account of which functions are mediated by this WM bundle. We highlight how this information can be transferred to the neurosurgical field by presenting four surgical cases of glioma resection requiring the evaluation of the relationship between the AF and the nearby structures, and the safest approaches to adopt. Conclusions: Our cumulative overview reports the most common wiring patterns and functional implications to be expected when approaching the study of the AF, while still considering seldom descriptions as an account of interindividual variability. Given its extension and the variety of cortical territories it reaches, the AF is a pivotal structure for different cognitive functions, and thorough understanding of its structural wiring and the functions it mediates is necessary for preserving the patient's cognitive abilities during glioma resection.
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hal-04232368 , version 1 (08-10-2023)

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Laura Vavassori, Martina Venturini, Luca Zigiotto, Luciano Annicchiarico, Francesco Corsini, et al.. The arcuate fasciculus: Combining structure and function into surgical considerations. Brain and Behavior, 2023, 13 (8), pp.e3107. ⟨10.1002/brb3.3107⟩. ⟨hal-04232368⟩
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