The diagnostic value of sleep-deprived EEG in epilepsy: A meta-analysis

The diagnosis of epilepsy heavily relies on imaging techniques such as electroencephalogram (EEG), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) due to its association with abnormal brain electrical activity, specifically interictal epileptiform abnormalities (IEA) [1–3]. EEG, as a common diagnostic tool, plays a pivotal role in detecting epileptiform discharges. Sleep deprivation (SD) has been a focus of epilepsy research, involving the intentional deprivation of sleep for a specific period to enhance the chances of identifying abnormal brain activity.

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