Cortical Stimulation for brain mapping and seizure stimulation, pediatric practices throughout Canada: A national survey and systematic literature review

IF 2.7 4区医学 Q2 CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

Neurophysiologie Clinique/Clinical Neurophysiology Pub Date : 2025-02-07 DOI:10.1016/j.neucli.2025.103043

Margarita Maltseva , Juan Pablo Appendino , Pavlina Cabounova , Andrea Andrade , Michelle Kregel , Aris Hadjinicolaou , Alexander G. Weil , Puneet Jain , Elizabeth Donner , Felippe Borlot , David Dufresne , Linda Huh , Natarie Liu , Kenneth A. Myers , Julia Jacobs

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Abstract

Introduction

Diagnostic cortical stimulation (CS) in intracranial electroencephalography (iEEG) is an established epilepsy presurgical assessment tool to delineate relevant brain functions and elicit habitual epileptic seizures. Currently, no consensus exists as to whether CS should be routinely performed in pediatric patients. A significant challenge is their limited ability to cooperate during the procedure or to describe non-observable seizure semiology features. Our goal was to identify the spectrum of CS practices in Canada, for both eloquent cortex mapping and seizure stimulation.

Methods

An online survey, answered by all 8 Canadian pediatric epilepsy centers, enquired about implantation, stimulation methods, and use of standardized protocols. A systematic literature review extracted detailed stimulation parameters.

Results

Most of the institutions (n = 7/8) reported performing CS during presurgical evaluation. Four institutions indicated they perform stimulation in all implanted patients for the purpose of eloquent cortex mapping and seizure stimulation. The majority of physicians had their individual approach to CS. A largely variable approach to CS, mainly in the choice of stimulation parameters (i.e., train and pulse duration), was observed, with the highest variance concerning the purpose of seizure stimulation. The literature review highlighted an overall small sample size and minimal number of publications. Even though there is a rising trend towards stereotactic iEEG implantation, more data were available on subdural EEGs.

Conclusion

This study shows individual and sparsely validated approach to CS in pediatric epilepsy. The literature review underscores the urgent need to harmonize pediatric intracranial EEG practices. More multicenter studies are needed to identify safe stimulation thresholds and allow implementation of evidence-based guidelines.

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Neurophysiologie Clinique/Clinical Neurophysiology 医学-临床神经学

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5.20

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3.30%

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60 days

期刊介绍： Neurophysiologie Clinique / Clinical Neurophysiology (NCCN) is the official organ of the French Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (SNCLF). This journal is published 6 times a year, and is aimed at an international readership, with articles written in English. These can take the form of original research papers, comprehensive review articles, viewpoints, short communications, technical notes, editorials or letters to the Editor. The theme is the neurophysiological investigation of central or peripheral nervous system or muscle in healthy humans or patients. The journal focuses on key areas of clinical neurophysiology: electro- or magneto-encephalography, evoked potentials of all modalities, electroneuromyography, sleep, pain, posture, balance, motor control, autonomic nervous system, cognition, invasive and non-invasive neuromodulation, signal processing, bio-engineering, functional imaging.