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  • Neuroscience
  • Epileptology
  • Medical Technology

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  • Epilepsy surgery is a key treatment for focal drug-resistant epilepsy, yet seizure freedom rates are suboptimal (~60%).
  • Accurate identification of the epileptogenic zone (EZ) is critical for improving surgical outcomes.
  • Current methods for EZ localization require enhancement to increase efficacy and reduce invasiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the latest neurophysiological advancements for epileptogenic zone (EZ) localization.
  • To emphasize ictal EZ identification, interictal EZ markers, and noninvasive neurophysiological mapping.
  • To discuss computational network approaches and artificial intelligence for surgical planning and outcome prediction.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent neurophysiological techniques for EZ identification.
  • Analysis of computerized EZ assessment and computational network approaches.
  • Evaluation of electrical stimulation, high-frequency oscillations, connectivity measures, and machine learning combinations.
  • Consideration of NREM sleep's role in interictal EZ identification.
  • Summary of large-scale studies using electrical or magnetic source imaging.

Main Results:

  • Machine learning combinations of multiple markers outperform single markers for EZ identification.
  • New AI-powered approaches are emerging for improved EZ localization.
  • These advancements promise more efficient, less invasive, and quicker presurgical investigations.
  • NREM sleep may play a significant role in interictal EZ identification.

Conclusions:

  • Advances in neurophysiology, particularly AI, are revolutionizing epileptogenic zone localization.
  • Future presurgical evaluations are expected to be more precise and patient-friendly.
  • Optimizing EZ identification is essential for increasing seizure freedom rates after epilepsy surgery.