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Mapping the temporal pole with a specialized electrode array: technique and preliminary results

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Abstract

Temporopolar cortex plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of temporal lobe epilepsy and subserves important cognitive functions. Because of its shape and position in the middle cranial fossa, complete electrode coverage of the temporal pole (TP) is difficult to achieve using existing devices. We designed a novel TP electrode array that conforms to the surface of temporopolar cortex and achieves dense electrode coverage of this important brain region. A multi-pronged electrode array was designed that can be placed over the surface of the TP using a straightforward insertion technique. Twelve patients with medically intractable epilepsy were implanted with the TP electrode array for purposes of seizure localization. Select patients underwent cognitive mapping by electrocorticographic (ECoG) recording from the TP during a naming task. Use of the array resulted in excellent TP electrode coverage in all patients. High quality ECoG data were consistently obtained for purposes of delineating seizure activity and functional mapping. During a naming task, significant increases in ECoG power were observed within localized subregions of the TP. One patient developed a transient neurological deficit thought to be related to the mass effect of multiple intracranial recording arrays, including the TP array. This deficit resolved following removal of all electrodes. The TP electrode array overcomes limitations of existing devices and enables clinicians and researchers to obtain optimal multi-site recordings from this important brain region.

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Author(s): Abel TJ, Rhone AE, Nourski KV, Granner MA, Oya H, Griffiths TD, Tranel DT, Kawasaki H, Howard MA

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Physiological Measurement

Year: 2014

Volume: 35

Issue: 3

Pages: 323-337

Print publication date: 30/01/2014

ISSN (print): 0967-3334

ISSN (electronic): 1361-6579

Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0967-3334/35/3/323

DOI: 10.1088/0967-3334/35/3/323

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