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The frequency of intractable seizures after stopping AEDs in seizure-free children with epilepsy. After 1 to 4 years, seizure-free children with epilepsy are encouraged to stop daily antiepileptic drug (AED) treatment. Approximately 70% are successful. ... Peter,Camfield,Carol - 《Neurology》 被...
Epilepsy surgery might be considered if two or more anti-seizure medications (without significant side effects) are tried and don't stop the seizures, giving the condition the classification of refractory epilepsy. The goal of surgery is to identify and target the area (or areas) in the brain ...
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We recommend that anyone who has not had a physical exam within one year be seen by their regular physician prior to surgery. We also recommend preoperative clearance for anyone who has a health condition such as high blood pressure, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, asthma, or seizures. All smokers ...
Invasive surgeries involve cutting open the skull to access the brain in a procedure known as craniotomy. Focal resection: Surgical removal of brain tissue which is the origin of seizures. The largest part of the brain, the cerebrum, is divided into two halves (right and left hemispheres). Ea...
ILAE treatment guidelines: evidence-based analysis of antiepileptic drug efficacy and effectiveness as initial monotherapy for epileptic seizures and syndr... Summary: Purpose: To assess which antiepileptic medications (AEDs) have the best evidence for long-term efficacy or effectiveness as initial monothe...
epilepsy surgery is an optional treatment if a focal origin of the seizures can be found. The surgery then aims to remove or disconnect the brain regions thought to be involved in seizure generation. Currently, seizure freedom is achieved in up to 2 out of 3 patients who undergo epilepsy sur...
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A seizure is a sudden change in behavior characterized by changes in sensory perception or motor activity due to brain abnormal electrical discharge. A seizure may be provoked (for example, by trauma or fever) or unprovoked. Epilepsy is the occurrence of two or more unprovoked seizures. Epileps...