SIG | Stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG): The Stereo-EEG Approach to MRI-Negative Epilepsy

Sunday, December 5, 2021
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OVERVIEW:

This Special Interest Group covers the best approach for patients with MRI-negative epilepsy with planned pre-surgical evaluation with SEEG.  

This group represents a common and challenging clinical problem, with increasing numbers of MRI-negative cases being seen in epilepsy centers worldwide. 

Speakers focus on the following topics, followed by an engaging round-table discussion:  

  1. General background on MRI-negative epilepsy and the SEEG approach, from an epileptologist specialized in SEEG 
  2. A perspective on the contribution of multi-modal imaging methods in this clinical setting, from an epileptologist specialized in imaging 
  3. A perspective from a neurosurgeon with regards to how SEEG data helps with resection planning in MRI-negative cases. 

Session participants from the clinical care team will find new approaches and considerations in treating patients with MRI-negative epilepsy.  

Learning Objectives:

Following participation in this activity, participants will be able to: 

  • Recognize which MRI-negative cases may be suitable candidates for presurgical exploration with SEEG 
  • Formulate hypotheses for likely epileptogenic zone and adapt appropriate SEEG implantation strategy 
  • Distinguish between cases with high and low likelihood of being able to proceed to surgery 
  • Utilize data from multimodal sources in formulating EEG strategy 
  • Determine how SEEG findings translate to surgical decision making at the individual patient level 

Program:

SIG Coordinators: Patrick Chauvel, MD, PhD, Aileen McGonigal, MD, PhD, and Jorge Gonzalez-Martinez, MD, PhD 

Chair: Patrick Chauvel, MD, PhD 

SEEG and MRI-Negative Epilepsy: Possibilities and Pitfalls | Aileen McGonigal, MD, PhD 

The Role of Multi-Modal Non-Invasive Data in SEEG Planning | Andreas Alexopoulos, MD, PhD 

What to Resect After SEEG in MRI-Negative Cases? | Jorge Gonzalez-Martinez, MD, PhD 

Education Credit:

1.5 CME 

Activity Type
Special Interest Group
Credit
CME
Format
In person
On-demand
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