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| Year : 2008 | Volume
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| Issue : 1 | Page : 107-110 |
Surgical procedures for intractable hemispheric epilepsy
Milind S Sankhe, Venkateswara P Govindappagari
PD Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Center, Mahim, Mumbai - 400 016, India
Correspondence Address:
Milind S Sankhe
PD Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Center, Mahim, Mumbai - 400 016
India
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DOI: 10.4103/1817-1745.40598
Objectives: To outline the evolution, indications, surgical techniques and complications of hemispheric procedures for intractable epilepsy. Materials and Methods: We review the patient selection, timing of surgery, surgical procedures and complications. Conclusions: There are clear indications for hemispheric procedures for intractable epilepsy, but the timing remains a concern in certain cases. The complications have reduced with the modified anatomical, functional and disconnective surgery with the improving surgical techniques.
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