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In the 5-year time span, 467 patients underwent MMII; of them, 98 patients (21%) had a history of prior neurosurgery and recurring seizures. Of the 467 patients, 425 patients underwent ICEEG implantation with further CT co-registration to identify the electrode locations. A total of 351 patients eventually underwent surgery after MMII, including 197 patients (56%) with non-lesional MRI and 223 patients (64%) with extra-temporal lobe epilepsy. Among 269 patients with 1-year post-operative follow up, 134 patients (50%) had remained completely seizure-free. The most common histopathological finding is focal cortical dysplasia. Our study illustrates the usefulness of MMII to enhance SEEG electrode trajectory planning, assist non-invasive\/invasive data interpretation, plan resection strategy, and re-evaluate surgical failures. 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