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  • Title: [Pitfalls in cortical localization by intraoperative recording of cortical somatosensory evoked potentials].
    Author: Kuwata T, Funahashi K, Naka D, Ogura M, Yoshida N, Tsuji N, Hayashi S, Komai N.
    Journal: No Shinkei Geka; 1992 Mar; 20(3):223-8. PubMed ID: 1557170.
    Abstract:
    Cortical somatosensory evoked potential (SEP) recordings were made in 11 patients who had lesions located in or near the somatosensory or motor gyri to localize the central sulcus and sensorimotor cortex during neurosurgical operations. Cortical localization was successful in 7 of the 11 patients by recording phase reversal waveforms of N20 and P20 at electrode sites in the hand area on opposite sides of the central sulcus. There were 4 cases in which the cortical localization failed. Locations of craniotomy were far distant from the central sulcus retrospectively in 2 of the 4 patients. Cortical SEPs couldn't be recorded despite probable exposure of the hand area and apparently adequate stimulation and recording conditions in 2 patients who had showed no or low amplitude scalp SEP preoperatively. In one of these 2 patients only low amplitude negative waves were recorded at the cortex which was thought far field potentials originated from subcortical structures. In 2 patients cortical SEP was monitored during the removal of the tumors and was useful to estimate the effects of the operative procedures on the sensorimotor cortex. It is concluded that the localization of cortical functions using cortical SEP is useful for reducing risk associated with intracranial surgery. However, we must be aware that there are some pitfalls in this method.
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