Inpatient continuous thalamic stereo-electroencephalography stimulation in the evaluation of focal epilepsy: illustrative case

Key Points

• The study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of thalamic stimulation during SEEG monitoring for focal epilepsy.
• Utilized continuous thalamic stimulation during stereo-electroencephalography (SEEG) monitoring.
• Conducted patient-specific single-pulse stimulation assessments.
• Evaluated safety and tolerability prior to chronic neuromodulation.
• Demonstrated safety and feasibility of the stimulation techniques.
• Highlighted the utility of patient-specific assessments in selecting neuromodulation targets.
• Showed encouraging results for thalamic targets in managing focal epilepsy.

Abstract