Investigating the Function of Deep Cortical and Subcortical Structures Using Stereotactic Electroencephalography: Lessons from the Anterior Cingulate Cortex

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15 באפריל 2015

10.3791/52773-v

15 באפריל 2015

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Robert A. McGovern¹^,³ , Tarini Ratneswaren⁴ , Elliot H. Smith¹^,³ , Jennifer F. Russo³ , Amy C. Jongeling²^,³ , Lisa M. Bateman²^,³ , Catherine A. Schevon²^,³ , Neil A. Feldstein¹^,³ , Guy M. McKhann, II¹^,³ , Sameer Sheth¹^,³

¹Department of Neurosurgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, ²Department of Neurology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, ³Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, ⁴School of Medicine, King's College London

Stereotactic Electroencephalography (SEEG) is an operative technique used in epilepsy surgery to help localize seizure foci. It also affords a unique opportunity to investigate brain function. Here we describe how SEEG can be used to investigate cognitive processes in human subjects.