In Vivo Epileptogenicity of Focal Cortical Dysplasia: A Direct Cortical Paired Stimulation Study

Summary:  Purpose: Alternation of the intracortical inhibitory and excitatory mechanisms in focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) has not been well elucidated in vivo in humans. We investigated in vivo alternation of these mechanisms in epileptogenesis of FCD by means of paired‐pulse direct cortical electrical stimulation.

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