Magnetoencephalography in the presurgical evaluation of epilepsy

Abstract Magnetoencephalography (MEG) is an important tool in the presurgical evaluation of patients with medically refractory epilepsy. The appropriate utilization and interpretation of MEG studies can increase the proportion of patients who may be able to further pursue surgical evaluation, refine...

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Published inEpilepsy & behavior Vol. 46; pp. 19 - 26
Main Authors Kharkar, Siddharth, Knowlton, Robert
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.05.2015
Subjects
Cerebral Cortex - physiopathology
Epilepsy
Epilepsy - diagnosis
Epilepsy - surgery
Humans
Magnetoencephalography
Magnetoencephalography - instrumentation
Magnetoencephalography - methods
MEG
Neurology
Preoperative Care
Surgery
Magnetoencephalography
Epilepsy
Surgery
MEG
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Summary:Abstract Magnetoencephalography (MEG) is an important tool in the presurgical evaluation of patients with medically refractory epilepsy. The appropriate utilization and interpretation of MEG studies can increase the proportion of patients who may be able to further pursue surgical evaluation, refine surgical planning, and potentially increase the probability of seizure freedom after surgery. The aim of this paper is to provide the reader with a comprehensive but accessible guide to MEG, with particular emphasis on acquiring a working knowledge of MEG analysis, identifying patient groups that are most likely to benefit, and clarifying the limitations of this technology.
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ISSN:1525-5050
1525-5069
DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2014.11.029