Research from Johns Hopkins University Provides New Study Findings on Craniotomy (Safety and accuracy of stereoelectroencephalography for pediatric and young adult patients with prior craniotomy).

A study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University examined the safety and accuracy of stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) electrode implantation in pediatric patients who had previously undergone craniotomy. The study found that patients with a history of prior craniotomy had a higher number of contacts with a significant deviation from the initiated trajectory compared to those without prior surgery. However, despite these deviations, the overall complication rate was low and not statistically different between the two groups. The authors concluded that SEEG electrode placement is a safe option for pediatric patients even after prior craniotomy. [Extracted from the article]