What is the purpose of intracranial electrodes?
– Intracranial EEG electrodes are necessary when the scalp EEG recordings of your seizures do not give us the information needed to localize your EEG focus. The number, type and placement of electrodes are based on the appearance of your seizures. The names of the different types of intracranial electrodes that may be used are depth electrodes, subdural strips, and subdural grids.
Intracranial EEG electrodes are necessary when the scalp EEG recordings of your seizures do not give us the information needed to localize your EEG focus. The intracranial electrodes are placed on the surface of the brain or are implanted deep into the brain where seizures often begin. The number, type and placement of electrodes is decided at the team conference based on the appearance of your seizures. The names of the different types of intracranial electrodes that may be used are depth electrodes, subdural strips, and subdural grids.
