Outcome of Surgical Treatment in Medically Refractory Epilepsy

Authors

  • Akhlaqe Hossain Khan Department of Neurosurgery, BSMMU
  • K. M. Tarikul Islam Department of Neurosurgery, BSMMU
  • Kanuj Kumar Barman Department of Neurosurgery, BSMMU
  • Kanak Kanti Barua Department of Neurosurgery, BSMMU
  • Methew Abraham Department of Neurosurgery, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science & Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bmrcb.v41i3.29887

Abstract

The aim of epilepsy surgery is not only to control seizures but also to curtail future adverse neurological sequelae and improve quality of life. Epilepsy surgery is a viable treatment option for selected cases of medically refractory epilepsy. A study was carried out with a series of 34 cases who underwent epilepsy surgery at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science & Technology, Kerala, India during July, 2010 to December, 2010. Clinical features, operative procedures and early response to treatment were characterized. Among 34 cases, main clinical manifestation was recurrent seizures. All cases were evaluated by Video Electro Encephalogram (EEG) & Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of brain with epilepsy protocol. Nearly 58% cases were diagnosed as mesial temporal sclerosis who were treated by anterior temporal lobectomy (ATL) with amygdalohippocampectomy (AH). Excision of epileptogenic foci was confirmed by preoperative Electro Cardiogram. Early response to surgery was good. However, a prolonged longitudinal follow up is essential for accurate assessment of seizure outcome.

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2016-10-06

How to Cite

Khan, A. H., Islam, K. M. T., Barman, K. K., Barua, K. K., & Abraham, M. (2016). Outcome of Surgical Treatment in Medically Refractory Epilepsy. Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin, 41(3), 121–124. https://doi.org/10.3329/bmrcb.v41i3.29887

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Vol. 41 No. 3 (2015)

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Research Papers

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