Intraoperative and extraoperative identification of eloquent brain using stimulation mapping.
Intraoperative and extraoperative stimulation mapping provides a reliable mechanism for identification of functional cortex in patients who are to undergo resective surgery for epilepsy. The techniques available for performing stimulation mapping are discussed.
Mueller
W M
WM
Department of Neurosurgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
Morris
G L
GL
D001931:Brain Mapping / Q000379:methods*; D004558:Electric Stimulation; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016343:Monitoring, Intraoperative