Mapping of the Somatosensory Cortex
By Admin | April 09, 2020
Faisal R. Jahangiri1,2,3, Katharine Pautler1,3, Keri Watters3, Sahar Anjum3, Gabrielle L. Bennett1,3
1Axis Neuromonitoring, Richardson, TX, USA; 2Global Innervation LLC, Dallas, TX, USA; 3Brain and Behavioral Sciences Applied Cognition and Neuroscience, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX, USA
Published: Apr 07, 2020
Abstract
Intraoperative sensory cortical mapping is a reliable and safe method for the functional localization of the central sulcus (CS). It is utilized during neurosurgical procedures performed near eloquent brain tissue. It helps in identifying the somatosensory cortex and CS, hence preventing any postoperative neurological deficits. When executed properly, this method can identify the somatosensory cortex for both the upper and lower limbs by locating the CS. This technical report outlines the benefits of cortical sensory mapping (CsM) and detailed methodology. With the help of a properly trained intraoperative neuromonitoring staff who can accurately interpret the signals being monitored, CsM can help in injury prevention during brain surgeries.
Keywords: cortical sensory mapping, sensory cortex, ssep, somatosensory evoked potentials, ionm, neurophysiology, intraoperative neuromonitoring
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Cite this article as: Jahangiri F R, Pautler K, Watters K, et al. (March 19, 2020) Mapping of the Somatosensory Cortex. Cureus 12(3): e7332. doi:10.7759/cureus.7332
Link: https://www.cureus.com/articles/25787-mapping-of-the-somatosensory-cortex
