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Electrical stimulation for epilepsy: experimental approaches.


ABSTRACT: Direct electrical stimulation of the brain is an increasingly popular means of treating refractory epilepsy. Although there has been moderate success in human trials, the rate of seizure freedom does not yet compare favorably to resective surgery. It therefore remains critical to advance experimental investigations aimed toward understanding brain stimulation and its utility. This article introduces the concepts necessary for understanding these experimental studies, describing recording and stimulation technology, animal models of epilepsy, and various subcortical targets of stimulation. Bidirectional and closed-loop device technologies are also highlighted, along with the challenges presented by their experimental use.

SUBMITTER: Rolston JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3190668 | biostudies-other | 2011 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other

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Electrical stimulation for epilepsy: experimental approaches.

Rolston John D JD   Desai Sharanya Arcot SA   Laxpati Nealen G NG   Gross Robert E RE  

Neurosurgery clinics of North America 20111001 4


Direct electrical stimulation of the brain is an increasingly popular means of treating refractory epilepsy. Although there has been moderate success in human trials, the rate of seizure freedom does not yet compare favorably to resective surgery. It therefore remains critical to advance experimental investigations aimed toward understanding brain stimulation and its utility. This article introduces the concepts necessary for understanding these experimental studies, describing recording and sti  ...[more]

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