Role of electroencephalography in presurgical evaluation of temporal lobe epilepsy

Epilepsy Res Treat. 2012:2012:204693. doi: 10.1155/2012/204693. Epub 2012 Oct 31.

Abstract

Surgery remains a therapeutic option for patients with medically refractory epilepsy. Comprehensive presurgical evaluation includes electroencephalography (EEG) and video EEG in identifying patients who are likely to benefit from surgery. Here, we discuss in detail the utility of EEG in presurgical evaluation of patients with temporal lobe epilepsy along with illustrative cases.