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Claire Behan1,2,3, Sinead Hynes1, Patricia Ennis4
1Neurology Dept., St. James's Hospital, Ireland.
Epilepsy & Behavior Reports
|June 7, 2023
Summary
This case study details the first successful emergency epilepsy surgery during pregnancy, achieving seizure freedom without complications. It highlights the importance of multidisciplinary care for pregnant women with refractory epilepsy.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
Background:
- Intractable focal epilepsy poses management challenges, particularly during pregnancy.
- Deterioration of epilepsy control during pregnancy can necessitate aggressive interventions.
- Limited data exists on surgical management of epilepsy during gestation.
Keywords:
Advanced nurse practiceIntractable epilepsyNeurosurgeryPregnancy in epilepsyWomen with epilepsy
