Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 27, 2026

A Pipeline for 3D Multimodality Image Integration and Computer-assisted Planning in Epilepsy Surgery
09:41

A Pipeline for 3D Multimodality Image Integration and Computer-assisted Planning in Epilepsy Surgery

Published on: May 20, 2016

12.7K

Parent-reported symptoms of ADHD in young people with epilepsy before and two years after epilepsy surgery

Colin Reilly1, Tove Hallböök1, Gerd Viggedal1

  • 1Dept. of Paediatrics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Queen Silvia Children's Hospital, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.

Epilepsy & Behavior : E&B
|March 19, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric epilepsy surgery significantly reduced parent-reported attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms two years post-operation. Seizure freedom and right-sided surgery were linked to symptom improvement in children with ADHD.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Epileptology

Background:

  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is frequently observed in children with epilepsy.
  • Epilepsy surgery is a treatment option for refractory epilepsy, but its impact on comorbid ADHD symptoms requires investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate changes in parent-reported ADHD symptoms in children before and two years after undergoing epilepsy surgery.
  • To identify factors associated with ADHD symptom improvement following pediatric epilepsy surgery.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 107 children completed the Conners 10-item scale for ADHD symptoms at baseline and 2-year follow-up.
  • Paired sample t-tests analyzed score changes; linear regression identified associated factors.

Main Results:

  • Parent-rated ADHD symptoms significantly decreased at follow-up (p < 0.001).
  • Improvements were most notable in core ADHD diagnostic criteria.
  • Higher baseline ADHD scores, seizure-free status, and right-sided surgery were independently associated with symptom improvement.

Conclusions:

  • Parent-reported ADHD symptoms improve 2 years after pediatric epilepsy surgery.
  • Assessment for ADHD at baseline and follow-up is recommended for all children undergoing epilepsy surgery.
  • Seizure control and surgical site may influence ADHD symptom trajectory post-surgery.

Keywords:
ADHDBehaviorChildEpilepsy surgery

More Related Videos

Robotic-Guided Stereoelectroencephalography for Invasive Epilepsy Monitoring11:28

Robotic-Guided Stereoelectroencephalography for Invasive Epilepsy Monitoring

Published on: June 13, 2025

1.3K
Interictal High Frequency Oscillations Detected with Simultaneous Magnetoencephalography and Electroencephalography as Biomarker of Pediatric Epilepsy10:22

Interictal High Frequency Oscillations Detected with Simultaneous Magnetoencephalography and Electroencephalography as Biomarker of Pediatric Epilepsy

Published on: December 6, 2016

21.1K

Related Concept Videos

Epilepsy and Seizures: Overview01:24

Epilepsy and Seizures: Overview

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease marked by recurrent, unpredictable seizures. These seizures are caused by abnormal electrical discharges in the brain, leading to behavior, sensation, or consciousness alterations. They can also cause transient impairment of awareness, interfering with daily activities.
Various factors can trigger epilepsy, including genetic factors, brain damage, metabolic causes, and unknown etiology. Diagnosis of epilepsy involves electroencephalography (EEG), which...
1.3K
Parental Care00:55

Parental Care

Many animals exhibit parental care behavior, including feeding, grooming, and protecting young offspring. Parental care is universal in mammals and birds, which often have young that are born relatively helpless. Several species of insects and fish, as well as some amphibians, also care for their young.
12.7K
Parenting Styles01:27

Parenting Styles

Diana Baumrind's four parenting styles — authoritarian, authoritative, neglectful, and permissive — each influence children's socio-emotional development differently.
Authoritarian Parenting
This style is strict and controlling, with little room for open dialogue. Authoritarian parents demand obedience and often enforce rules with minimal warmth. Children raised this way may lack social skills and initiative, usually comparing themselves to others unfavorably.
Authoritative...
646
Relationship with Parents: Attachment01:28

Relationship with Parents: Attachment

Parent-child interactions lay the foundation for how we understand relationships throughout life. These interactions are not uniform across families; instead, they are shaped by a range of environmental, emotional, and behavioral factors unique to each caregiver-child dynamic. Social psychologists study these early relationships to understand how patterns formed in infancy influence social functioning and interpersonal behavior in adulthood.Attachment Theory and Early Relational ModelsJohn...
234
Influence of Parents and Peers on Identity01:23

Influence of Parents and Peers on Identity

Adolescence is a pivotal period of identity formation, during which individuals begin to answer questions central to their sense of self, such as "Who am I?" and "Who do I hope to become?" Both parents and peers play critical roles in guiding adolescents through this complex developmental phase.
Parental Influence on Identity Development
Parents serve as primary guides and managers in an adolescent's life, offering support instrumental in decision-making and personal growth....
501
Diabetes: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Complications01:15

Diabetes: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Complications

For most patients, experiencing several weeks of polyuria, polydipsia, fatigue, and significant weight loss may indicate the presence of diabetes. Furthermore, adults displaying the phenotypic appearance of type 2 diabetes (particularly those who are obese and not initially insulin-requiring), may have islet cell autoantibodies, suggesting autoimmune-mediated β cell destruction and a diagnosis of latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA). The categorization of glucose homeostasis is...
2.3K