Dipole density of low-frequency and spike magnetic activity: a reliable procedure in presurgical evaluation of temporal lobe epilepsy

J Clin Neurophysiol. 2004 Jul-Aug;21(4):254-66. doi: 10.1097/00004691-200407000-00004.

Abstract

Conventional visual analysis and dipole density analysis of magnetoencephalographic data for both spike and low-frequency magnetic activity were compared for presurgical evaluation in temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) in a sample of 26 drug-resistant operated TLE patients. A series of logistic regression analyses were performed. Dipole density sensitivity was superior to visual localization analysis. Three separated logistic models were calculated for interictal spikes, low-frequency magnetic activity, and the combination of both measures. A combined interictal spike/low-frequency magnetic activity model predicted correctly the operated temporal lobe in all patients. Clear-cut criteria for the probability model are proposed that are valid for 92.3% of cases in the sample. The quantitative approach proposed by this study is an evidence-based model for presurgical evaluation of temporal lobe epilepsy, which improves previous magnetoencephalographic investigations and establishes working clinical criteria for patient evaluation in TLE.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Electroencephalography
  • Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe / diagnosis*
  • Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Logistic Models
  • Magnetoencephalography / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Models, Statistical
  • Preoperative Care