ELECTROMAGNETIC CORTICAL STIMULATION DEVICE

摘要

An electromagnetic cortical stimulation array structured to stimulate cortical regions during a presurgical localization of eloquent areas. The device includes array of miniature elongated magnetic coils (optionally overlaid on an array of electrodes) oriented substantially parallel to one another and structured to be inserted under the dura during an open cranial neurosurgery. Each coil and electrode is activated (optionally, selectively) to subdurally stimulate different regions of the cortex to determine functions of each cortical area.