Discover the intriguing case of a retained intracerebral depth electrode following stereotactic electroencephalography monitoring, shedding light on a rare but significant complication in epilepsy surgery.
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Retained Intracerebral Depth Electrode after Stereotactic Electroencephalography Monitoring: A Case Report.
Kagawa et al., NMC Case Rep J 2024
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https://doi.org/10.2176/jns-nmc.2023-0242
A case report from Japan highlights a complication in the removal of a depth electrode after Stereotactic electroencephalography (SEEG) monitoring in a 14-year-old female with intractable epilepsy. Despite the popularity of robot-guided stereotactic electrode placement, covered by National Health Insurance since 2020, certain surgical devices like the anchor bolt remain unapproved. In this case, nine depth electrodes were implanted without anchor bolts and sutured for fixation. Upon attempting removal after 8 days of monitoring, one electrode was retained due to osteogenesis narrowing the twist drill hole pathway, necessitating additional surgery. This incident underscores the need for the approval of anchor bolts to facilitate easier electrode removal and suggests the potential benefit of developing depth electrodes with thinner diameters and more consistent hardness.
Importance: This case illustrates a significant complication that could be mitigated with the approval and use of anchor bolts, emphasizing the need for device innovation in SEEG procedures.