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From experiences of medial amygdalotomy on epileptics
Acta Neurochirurgica. Supplementum
|January 1, 1980
Abstract:
This paper does not present any new cases. From the long-term follow-up study of the cases operated by the stereotaxic medial amygdalotomy, the progressive worsening in clinical pictures of the chronic epileptics, such as changes of pattern of seizures, aggravation of seizure tendency and of emotional and behaviour problems, were found to be parallelly improved. The reason of such beneficial changes is discussed and the possible participation of the limbic structures is suggested.
Insights
Stereotaxic medial amygdalotomy improved chronic epilepsy symptoms, including seizure patterns and behavioral issues. This suggests limbic system involvement in the beneficial effects of the procedure.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
- Epilepsy Research
Background:
- Chronic epilepsy presents progressive worsening of clinical symptoms.
- Seizure patterns, tendency, and associated emotional/behavioral problems significantly impact patient quality of life.