Operative Nuances of Stereotactic Leksell Frame-Based Depth Electrode Implantation. Issue 3 (7th December 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Joswig, Holger; Benson, Carolyn M; Parrent, Andrew G; MacDougall, Keith W; Steven, David A
• Is Part Of: Operative neurosurgery. Volume 15:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 292
• Page End: 295
• Publication Date: 2017-12-07
• Subjects: Depth electrodes -- Epilepsy surgery -- Leksell frame -- Stereoelectroencephalography -- Stereotactic; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.480590
• DOI: 10.1093/ons/opx245
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2332-4252

Abstract

Abstract: Background: For intracranial electroencephalographic monitoring, stereotactically implanted depth electrodes are increasingly used at epilepsy centers around the world. Objective: To identify pearls and pitfalls from our experience with stereotactic Leksell (Elekta AB, Stockhom, Sweden) frame-based depth electrode implantation. Methods: An intraoperative video of the implantation technique was recorded. Results: A detailed description and a video on how to implant depth electrodes using the stereotactic Leksell frame is provided. Conclusion: Neurosurgeons implanting depth electrodes for intracranial electroencephalographic monitoring might find the technical nuances and caveats described in this technical note useful for their practice.