Abstract | INTRODUCTION: Performing epilepsy surgery in a child with a neurodegenerative illness is a relatively unexplored challenge. In this issue of CNS, Lupashko and coauthors report the use of epilepsy surgery to eliminate seizures without influencing the underlying progressive disorder. METHOD: RESULTS: Seizure freedom and an improved quality of life were achieved briefly despite deteriorating neurologic status. CONCLUSION: Further studies will be needed to confirm the positive benefits of palliative epilepsy surgery in children with progressive neurologic illnesses.
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Authors | Michael Duchowny |
Journal | Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
(Childs Nerv Syst)
Vol. 27
Issue 8
Pg. 1327-8
(Aug 2011)
ISSN: 1433-0350 [Electronic] Germany |
PMID | 21667152
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Comment)
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Topics |
- Diffuse Cerebral Sclerosis of Schilder
(surgery)
- Female
- Hemispherectomy
- Humans
- Palliative Care
(methods)
- Status Epilepticus
(surgery)
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