Localization of the Epileptogenic Zone by Ictal and Interictal SPECT with 99mTc‐Ethyl Cysteinate Dimer in Patients with Medically Refractory Epilepsy

Summary: Purpose: To evaluate the accuracy, feasibility and clinical value of both ictal and interictal 99mTc‐ethyl cysteinate dimer (ECD) single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) in patients with medically refractory epilepsy.

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