MEG/EEG and Epilepsy
Publications and Brochures in Epilepsy
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Software
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Epilepsy FAQ
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The use of MEG in the presurgical evaluation
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Neurosurgical Treatment of Epilepsy
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Epilepsy Web Sites
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Pictures: EEG Depth Electrodes used in Epilepsy Surgery
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On-line Support
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What is epilepsy?
Here is Japanese Version.
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What is EEG
by Seline Haines, R.EEG.T.
Publications and Brochures in Epilepsy
Software
Epilepsy FAQ
The use of MEG in the presurgical evaluation in a patient who may have epilepsy surgery
Until now, MEG studies have aimed at predicting the area involved in
producing the epileptic activity and in defining the regional extent
of the abnormal areas and telling where the seizures are coming from .
However, the good spatial accuracy and the high temporal resolution of
whole-head MEG may also allow follow-up studies of the spread of
epileptic activity and elucidation of mechanisms producing epileptic
foci. These techniques are used to record information on brain
function and behavior during seizures. This information is used in
diagnosis of seizures and adjustment of medications.
It is thought that there are more and more people with epilepsy
who could benefit from epilepsy surgery and with the
advancement in MEG it is hoped that more people with
lesions will be identified and some may be able to be considered
for this form of surgical treatment. It is especially
helpful in difficult to treat cases.
Neurosurgical treatment of epilepsy
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neurosurgical treatment of epilepsy demands resolution
of two issues:
- proper identification and localization of the epileptic focus
(particularly, the seizure onset zone).
- development and implementation of a surgical approach that
minimizes postoperative deficits (especially those that may be
associated with damage to eloquent cortex).
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Epilepsy Surgery at Nagasaki Epilepsy Group( In Japanese )
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Epilepsy Surgery Case Presentation ( In Japanese)
Epilepsy web sites
EEG Depth Electrodes used in Epilepsy Surgery
On-line support
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