Investigating the Function of Deep Cortical and Subcortical Structures Using Stereotactic Electroencephalography: Lessons from the Anterior Cingulate CortexRobert A. McGovern 1,3, Tarini Ratneswaren 4, Elliot H. Smith 1,3, Jennifer F. Russo 3, 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.
