Table 3

Summary of the findings from network and node based graph theoretical analyses

RegionFindings
Network measurements
 Average clustering coefficientIncreased in MTLE
 Network efficiencyNo significant differences
Node measurements
 Nodal degreeHippocampusIncreased in MTLE
InsulaNo significant differences
Superior temporalIncreased in MTLE
ThalamusNo significant differences
 Local efficiencyHippocampusDecreased in MTLE
InsulaIncreased in MTLE
Superior temporalIncreased in MTLE
ThalamusIncreased in MTLE
 Clustering coefficientHippocampusDecreased in MTLE
InsulaIncreased in MTLE
Superior temporalIncreased in MTLE
ThalamusIncreased in MTLE
 Betweenness centralityHippocampusIncreased in MTLE
InsulaDecreased in MTLE
Superior temporalNo significant differences
ThalamusNo significant differences

  • MTLE, medial temporal lobe epilepsy.