Small-world networks and epilepsy: Graph theoretical analysis of intracerebrally recorded mesial temporal lobe seizures
Clinical NeurophysiologyPublished 21 February 2007
S.C. Ponten, Fabrice Bartoloméi, Cornelis J. Stam
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During seizures, the neuronal network moves in the direction of a more ordered configuration compared to the more randomly organized interictal network, even after correcting for changes in synchronization strength.
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Analysis of neuronal networks during seizures may provide insight into seizure genesis and development.
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