Advances in radiofrequency ablation of the cerebral cortex in primates using the venous system: Improvements for treating epilepsy with catheter ablation technology

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Result on the web
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2014.04.002" target="_blank" >http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2014.04.002</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2014.04.002" target="_blank" >10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2014.04.002</a>

Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Advances in radiofrequency ablation of the cerebral cortex in primates using the venous system: Improvements for treating epilepsy with catheter ablation technology
Original language description
Background: Pharmacology frequently fails for the treatment of epilepsy. Although surgical techniques are effective, these procedures are highly invasive. We describe feasibility and efficacy of minimally invasive mapping and ablation for the treatment of epilepsy. Methods: Mapping and radiofrequency ablations were performed via the venous system in eleven baboons and three dogs. Results: Mapping in deep cerebral areas was obtained in all animals. High-frequency pacing was able to induce seizure activity of local cerebral tissue in 72% of our attempts. Cerebral activity could be seen during mapping. Ablative lesions were deployed at deep brain sites without steam pops or sudden impedance rise. Histologic analysis showed necrosis at the sites of ablation in all primates. Conclusion: Navigation through the cerebral venous system to map seizure activity is feasible. Radiofrequency energy can be delivered transvenously or transcortically to successfully ablate cortical tissue in this anima
Czech name
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Czech description
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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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Project
<a href="/en/project/ED1.100%2F02%2F0123" target="_blank" >ED1.100/02/0123: St. Anne´s University Hospital Brno - International Clinical Research Center (FNUSA-ICRC)</a><br>
Continuities
P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)

Publication year
2014
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

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