An international survey of SEEG cortical stimulation practices.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Cortical stimulation is an important component of stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG). Despite this, there is currently no standardized approach and significant heterogeneity in the literature regarding cortical stimulation practices. Via an international survey of SEEG clinicians, we sought to examine the spectrum of cortical stimulation practices to reveal areas of consensus and variability.

Methods

A 68-item questionnaire was developed to understand cortical stimulation practices including neurostimulation parameters, interpretation of epileptogenicity, functional and cognitive assessment and subsequent surgical decisions. Multiple recruitment pathways were pursued, with the questionnaire distributed directly to 183 clinicians.

Results

Responses were rece

SUBMITTER: Cockle E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10472359 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature