The Insula: A Stimulating Island of the Brain

Direct cortical stimulation (DCS) in epilepsy surgery patients has a long history of functional brain mapping and seizure triggering. Here, we review its findings when applied to the insula in order to map the insular functions, evaluate its local and distant connections, and trigger seizures. Clini...

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Published in:Brain Sciences
Main Authors: Inès Rachidi, Lorella Minotti, Guillaume Martin, Dominique Hoffmann, Julien Bastin, Olivier David, Philippe Kahane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/11/11/1533