Current use of imaging and electromagnetic source localization procedures in epilepsy surgery centers across Europe
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
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Alternative codes found
RIV/00216208:11130/16:10328133
Result on the web
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/epi.13347" target="_blank" >http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/epi.13347</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/epi.13347" target="_blank" >10.1111/epi.13347</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Current use of imaging and electromagnetic source localization procedures in epilepsy surgery centers across Europe
Original language description
Objective: In 2014 the European Union-funded E-PILEPSY project was launched to improve awareness of, and accessibility to, epilepsy surgery across Europe. We aimed to investigate the current use of neuroimaging, electromagnetic source localization, and imaging postprocessing procedures in participating centers. Methods: A survey on the clinical use of imaging, electromagnetic source localization, and postprocessing methods in epilepsy surgery candidates was distributed among the 25 centers of the consortium. A descriptive analysis was performed, and results were compared to existing guidelines and recommendations. Results: Response rate was 96%. Standard epilepsy magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocols are acquired at 3 Tesla by 15 centers and at 1.5 Tesla by 9 centers. Three centers perform 3T MRI only if indicated. Twenty-six different MRI sequences were reported. Six centers follow all guideline-recommended MRI sequences with the proposed slice orientation and slice thickness or voxel size. Additional sequences are used by 22 centers. MRI postprocessing methods are used in 16 centers. Interictal positron emission tomography (PET) is available in 22 centers; all using 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG). Seventeen centers perform PET postprocessing. Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is used by 19 centers, of which 15 perform postprocessing. Four centers perform neither PET nor SPECT in children. Seven centers apply magnetoencephalography (MEG) source localization, and nine apply electroencephalography (EEG) source localization. Fourteen combinations of inverse methods and volume conduction models are used. Significance: We report a large variation in the presurgical diagnostic workup among epilepsy surgery centers across Europe. This diversity underscores the need for highquality systematic reviews, evidence-based recommendations, and harmonization of available diagnostic presurgical methods.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>x</sub> - Unclassified - Peer-reviewed scientific article (Jimp, Jsc and Jost)
CEP classification
FH - Neurology, neuro-surgery, nuero-sciences
OECD FORD branch
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Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace
Others
Publication year
2016
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Epilepsia
ISSN
0013-9580
e-ISSN
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Volume of the periodical
57
Issue of the periodical within the volume
5
Country of publishing house
US - UNITED STATES
Number of pages
7
Pages from-to
770-776
UT code for WoS article
000380140700013
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-84961574661