Title
Brain Connectivity In Disorders Of Consciousness
Abstract
The last 10 years witnessed a considerable increase in our knowledge of brain function in survivors to severe brain injuries with disorders of consciousness (DOC). At the same time, a growing interest developed for the use of functional neuroimaging as a new diagnostic tool in these patients. In this context, particular attention has been devoted to connectivity studies-as these, more than measures of brain metabolism, may be more appropriate to capture the dynamics of large populations of neurons. Here, we will review the pros and cons of various connectivity methods as potential diagnostic tools in brain-damaged patients with DOC. We will also discuss the relevance of the study of the level versus the contents of consciousness in this context.
Year
DOI
Venue
2012
10.1089/brain.2011.0049
BRAIN CONNECTIVITY
Keywords
Field
DocType
connectivity, consciousness, diagnosis, minimally conscious state, neuroimaging, vegetative state
Neuroscience,Functional neuroimaging,Human factors and ergonomics,Psychology,Consciousness,Injury prevention,Neuroimaging,Accident prevention,Minimally conscious state,Diagnostic tools
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
2
1
2158-0014
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
6
0.62
14
Authors
7
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Mélanie Boly1836.94
Marcello Massimini26014.56
Marta I Garrido31049.16
Olivia Gosseries4385.41
Quentin Noirhomme5688.30
Steven Laureys620125.70
Andrea Soddu7343.57