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Pediatric peri-insular hemispherotomy

J Kestle1, M Connolly, D Cochrane

  • 1Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Primary Children's Medical Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84113, USA. jk@suzy.med.utah.edu

Pediatric Neurosurgery
|April 15, 2000
PubMed

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Hemispherectomy surgery is a viable option for pediatric epilepsy caused by diffuse hemispheric disorders. This study found the procedure safe and effective, even in very young children without ventriculomegaly.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Epileptology

Background:

  • Epilepsy in children often stems from diffuse hemispheric disorders.
  • Surgical interventions are crucial for managing refractory cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes and complications of hemispherectomy in pediatric patients.
  • To assess the feasibility of hemispherectomy in young children and those without ventriculomegaly.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of clinical records for 16 pediatric patients undergoing hemispherectomy.
  • Procedures included hemidecortication (5 patients) and peri-insular hemispherotomy (11 patients).

Main Results:

  • Hemispherectomy was feasible in very young pediatric patients.
  • The procedure was also feasible in the absence of ventriculomegaly.
  • Documented outcomes and complications were recorded for both hemidecortication and hemispherotomy.

Conclusions:

  • Hemispherectomy is a feasible surgical option for pediatric epilepsy associated with diffuse hemispheric disorders.
  • The procedure demonstrates safety and efficacy in young children, including those without ventriculomegaly.

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