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Brain & Heart

REVIEW ARTICLE
Application of the concept of neural

networks surgery in cerebrovascular disease
treatment

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Qifeng Yu , Yuming Jiao , Ran Huo , Hongyuan Xu , Jie Wang ,
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Shaozhi Zhao , Qiheng He , Junze Zhang , Yingfan Sun , Shuo Wang ,
Jizong Zhao , and Yong Cao 1,2,3,4 *
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1 Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
2 China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
3 Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
4 Beijing Institute of Brain Disorders, Laboratory of Brain Disorders, Ministry of Science and
Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Disorders, Capital Medical University, Beijing,
China
Abstract
Based on advanced techniques, both the brain structural network and functional
network can be reflected, giving rise to a new field: neural networks. Entering the
21 century, along with the extensive research on neural networks and the digital
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brain imaging field of neuromodulation, the neurosurgical field has entered into
a novel stage: neural networks surgery. Neural networks surgery was developed
to devote to protecting the cognitive function of patients with central nervous
*Corresponding author: system diseases. By lucubrate, multiple new views of cerebrovascular disease have
Yong Cao
(caoyong@bjtth.org) emerged. In this paper, we review the applications of this novel concept in treating
cerebrovascular diseases, primarily through three aspects: disease mechanism,
Citation: Yu Q, Jiao Y, Huo R,
et al., 2023, Application of the progression, and treatment strategy. Based on recent research, the development of
concept of neural networks a novel treatment system for cerebrovascular diseases might help clarify the course
surgery in cerebrovascular disease of these diseases, provide optimal treatment strategies, and protect the cognitive
treatment. Brain & Heart, 1(1): 223.
https://doi.org/10.36922/bh.v1i1.223 function of patients to the greatest extent.
Received: October 14, 2022
Keywords: Cerebrovascular disease; Neural networks surgery; Neural networks;
Accepted: December 16, 2022
Neurosurgery; Cognitive function
Published Online: December 30,
2022
Copyright: © 2022 Author(s).
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distributed under the terms of the
Creative Commons Attribution The concept of neural networks surgery has been extensively discussed in the field of
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and reproduction in any medium, neurosurgery. Neural networks surgery is defined as locating neural networks and their
provided the original work is relay stations by utilizing current advances in neural networks research and advanced
properly cited.
imaging technologies to regulate neural signal transmission in the field of operative
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regard to jurisdictional claims in based on excision or ablation to “surgery of networks” and highly specific surgical
published maps and institutional
affiliations. treatments to restore neural function .
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