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Influence of Intracranial Electrode Density and Spatial Configuration on Interictal Spike Localization: A Case Study
Octavian V Lie1, Alexander M Papanastassiou, José E Cavazos
1Departments of *Neurology and †Neurosurgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A.; and ‡San Antonio VA Epilepsy Center of Excellence, Audie L. Murphy Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A.
Summary
Source modeling using sLORETA can improve epilepsy source localization compared to standard methods. However, it does not fully overcome limitations from sparse electrode coverage, requiring cautious application in surgical planning.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Medical Imaging
- Epileptology
Background:
- Epilepsy surgery outcomes are often poor due to inaccurate localization of seizure sources.
- Standard intracranial EEG interpretation may suffer from limited electrode coverage of the epileptogenic zone.
Observation:
- This study simulated suboptimal electrode coverage to evaluate source modeling accuracy.
- sLORETA and the standard clinical method were applied to interictal spikes.
Findings:
- sLORETA demonstrated congruent and sometimes more accurate source localization than the clinical method.
- Electrode downsampling caused sLORETA solutions to vary and shift towards remaining electrodes.
Implications:
- sLORETA can enhance source localization but does not reliably compensate for poor electrode placement.
- Cautious integration of sLORETA is advised for surgical planning when electrode repositioning is considered.
