Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Ognen A. C. Petroff John S. Duncan Introduction In this chapter we review the application of magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) to the investigation of the epilepsies in…

Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Noojan J. Kazemi Terence J. O’Brien Gregory D. Cascino Elson L. So Introduction One of the primary goals of neuroimaging in epilepsy is to identify…

Structural Neuroimaging Graeme D. Jackson Ruben I. Kuzniecky Introduction The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study has become part of the basic assessment of patients with epilepsy and is of equal…

Positron Emission Tomography Thomas R. Henry Harry T. Chugani Introduction Positron emission tomography (PET) generates physiologic images that are complementary to brain structural magnetic resonance images (MRI) in numerous epilepsy…

Electroencephalographic and Magnetoencephalographic Source Modeling John S. Ebersole Hermann Stefan Christoph Baumgartner Introduction Many patients who suffer from medically uncontrolled partial seizures are candidates for epilepsy surgery. A significant rate-limiting…

Polygraphic Recordings Carlo Alberto Tassinari Guido Rubboli Introduction Polygraphy is a general term that refers to the simultaneous recording of multiple physiologic measures. The main purpose of polygraphic investigations is…

Electroencephalogram Mapping and Dynamic Analysis Peter K. H. Wong Fernando H. Lopes da Silva Introduction In its simplest use, mapping of the scalp electroencephalogram (EEG) provides a convenient display of…

Ictal Electroencephalogram Michael R. Sperling Robert R. Clancy Introduction This chapter reviews the electroencephalographic features of seizures. The electroencephalogram (EEG) is an indispensable tool for studying seizures and is often…

Electroencephalography in the Intensive Care Unit Thomas P. Bleck Lawrence J. Hirsch Paul M. Vespa Introduction Intensive care units (ICUs) employ physiologic monitoring equipment to detect potential problems, aid in…

Interictal Electroencephalography Thaddeus S. Walczak Prasanna Jayakar Eli M. Mizrahi Introduction In spite of the many advances in imaging, digital analysis, and other techniques, routine interictal electroencephalography (EEG) remains central…