2022
Optimizing the surgical management of MRI‐negative epilepsy in the neuromodulation era
McGrath H, Mandel M, Sandhu MRS, Lamsam L, Adenu‐Mensah N, Farooque P, Spencer DD, Damisah EC. Optimizing the surgical management of MRI‐negative epilepsy in the neuromodulation era. Epilepsia Open 2022, 7: 151-159. PMID: 35038792, PMCID: PMC8886105, DOI: 10.1002/epi4.12578.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDeep brain stimulationMRI-negative epilepsyInvasive monitoringResponsive neurostimulationBrain stimulationSeizure outcomeNerve stimulationMRI-negative focal epilepsyGood seizure outcomeLaser interstitial thermal therapyRetrospective chart reviewVagal nerve stimulationVagus nerve stimulationIntracranial electroencephalography monitoringClass 1Interstitial thermal therapyUnderwent resectionChart reviewMore patientsSurgical treatmentAppropriate therapySurgical managementPoor outcomeSurgical interventionSurgical outcomes
2021
Imaging of Neuromodulation and Surgical Interventions for Epilepsy
Adin ME, Spencer DD, Damisah E, Herlopian A, Gerrard JL, Bronen RA. Imaging of Neuromodulation and Surgical Interventions for Epilepsy. American Journal Of Neuroradiology 2021, 42: 1742-1750. PMID: 34353787, PMCID: PMC8562735, DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a7222.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsSurgical interventionPostoperative imaging findingsMultiple subpial transectionsComprehensive Epilepsy CenterGroup of patientsVagus nerve stimulationDeep brain stimulationInvasive treatment decisionsNew surgical interventionLobar resectionSubpial transectionMedical therapyEpilepsy centersImaging findingsNerve stimulationTreatment algorithmTherapeutic optionsTreatment modalitiesEpilepsy interventionsPotential complicationsEpilepsy casesTreatment decisionsBrain stimulationResponsive neurostimulationNeuromodulation techniques