2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-551. Comparative Analysis of Subdural Grids vs. Stereo-Electroencephalography in the Evaluation of Intractable Epilepsy

551. Comparative Analysis of Subdural Grids vs. Stereo-Electroencephalography in the Evaluation of Intractable Epilepsy

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In this video, the speaker discusses the outcomes and benefits of using stereoelectroencephalography (SCEG) compared to subdural grid (GRIDs) for electrode placement in epilepsy surgery. The speaker highlights the complications associated with grid placement and the need for a more precise and less morbid method. They discuss the use of imaging and advancements in electrode placement techniques that have led to better outcomes with SCEG. The speaker presents data comparing the OR time, morphine consumption, and seizure outcomes between SCEG and GRIDs. They conclude that SCEG is better tolerated, less resource-intensive, and yields similar or superior outcomes when patients undergo resection or ablation.

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Nitin Tandon, MD, FAANS

Keywords

stereoelectroencephalography

SCEG

subdural grid

electrode placement

epilepsy surgery