Abstract
Electrical cortical stimulation is shown effective in treating patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. We demonstrated how detailed procedures of pre- and intra-operative planning of cortical stimulation implantation may influence the results of seizure reduction rate. To confirm the precision of subdural grids covering the epileptogenic foci in the eloquent regions, pre- and intra-operative video-electroencephalography (VEEG) were performed in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy during a 4-day 24-h monitoring. The localization of the grid was determined via 3D reconstruction imaging of subdural electrodes co-registered onto the patient's cortex. A final quadripolar lead in cyclic stimulation mode was then placed and secured on the target cortex area. Post-operative 3D CT ensured the accurate location of stimulation lead without any misplacement. Bipolar cyclic stimulation and post-implantation VEEG were performed for 7 days. Patients were discharged and followed up regularly for parameters adjustment and recording of seizure outcomes. Eight patients received chronic cortical stimulation implantations between February 2003 and December 2017. The mean age of these patients was 21.1 years old and the average post-operative follow-up was 77.3 months. Comparisons of their seizure frequency at baseline and during the postoperative period revealed a mean reduction in seizures of 60.4% at the first year and 65.6% at the second year. Pre-surgical planning enhanced the accuracy of electrode placement and led to a favorable seizure reduction rate. Our report confirms that electrical cortical stimulation with detailed implantation procedures is safe and effective for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy originating from eloquent cortex.
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