Neurosurgery
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Both stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) and subdural strip electrodes (SSE) are used for intracranial electroencephalographic recordings in the invasive investigation of patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. ⋯ SEEG allows targeting deeply situated foci with a non-inferior safety profile to SSE and seizure outcome comparable to SSE.
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A range of opinions exist in the literature regarding obstetric management of pregnant women with Chiari malformation type I (CM-I). ⋯ A diagnosis of CM-I prior to delivery is associated with a higher rate of C-section and a lower rate of epidural analgesia. Rates of serious maternal morbidity among women with CM-I were similar to those for normal controls. The data suggest a predelivery diagnosis of CM-I may influence obstetric decisions despite no evidence of substantially increased delivery risk in this group.