Purpose: The present study evaluated the utility of the steady-state responses of cortico-cortical evoked potentials (SSCCEPs) and compared them with the responses of conventional CCEPs.
Methods: Eleven patients with medically intractable focal epilepsy who underwent the implantation of subdural electrodes or stereoelectroencephalography were enrolled. Conventional CCEPs were obtained by averaging responses to alternating 1-Hz electrical stimuli, and 5-Hz stimuli were delivered for recording SSCCEPs. The distribution of SSCCEPs was assessed by a frequency analysis of fast Fourier transform and compared with conventional CCEPs.
Results: Steady-state responses of cortico-cortical evoked potentials were successfully recorded in areas consistent with conventional CCEPs in all patients. However, SSCCEPs were more easily disturbed by the 5-Hz stimulation, and small responses had difficulty generating SSCCEPs.
Conclusions: Steady-state responses of cortico-cortical evoked potentials may be a useful alternative to conventional CCEPs.
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