Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital

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Neuroscience

Investigating the Function of Deep Cortical and Subcortical Structures Using Stereotactic Electroencephalography: Lessons from the Anterior Cingulate Cortex

Robert A. McGovern^1,3, Tarini Ratneswaren⁴, Elliot H. Smith^1,3, Jennifer F. Russo³, Amy C. Jongeling^2,3, Lisa M. Bateman^2,3, Catherine A. Schevon^2,3, Neil A. Feldstein^1,3, Guy M. McKhann, II^1,3, Sameer Sheth^1,3

¹Department of Neurosurgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, ²Department of Neurology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, ³Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, ⁴School of Medicine, King's College London

Stereotactic Electroencephalography (SEEG) is an operative technique used in epilepsy surgery to help localize seizure foci. It also affords a unique opportunity to investigate brain function. Here we describe how SEEG can be used to investigate cognitive processes in human subjects.