Magnetoencephalography (MEG) Unit
Wake Forest Baptist’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is one of only 18 clinical sites in the country, and the only site in North Carolina or surrounding states, to utilize magnetoencephalography (MEG) – an innovative diagnostic tool that non-invasively measures minute magnetic brain potentials and provides valuable information about normal and abnormal function of the brain. MEG is used for the presurgical localization of critical brain regions (such as the location of language or motor function) and to help locate the site where epileptic seizures begin.
By identifying the precise locations within the brain that are responsible for the senses, language and other vital processes, doctors can ensure preservation of these functions by avoiding these important areas during surgery. The non-invasiveness of MEG permits it to be used for repeated follow-up measurements without adverse effects.
This new technology provides invaluable information for treatment planning and offers a new avenue for both patient diagnosis and research efforts.