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01.08.2011 | Commentary
Comment to the paper: palliative functional hemispherectomy for treatment of refractory status epilepticus associated with Alpers’ disease
verfasst von:
Michael Duchowny
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Child's Nervous System
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Ausgabe 8/2011
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Abstract
Introduction
Performing epilepsy surgery in a child with a neurodegenerative illness is a relatively unexplored challenge. In this issue of CNS, Lupashko and coauthors report the use of epilepsy surgery to eliminate seizures without influencing the underlying progressive disorder.
Method
Functional hemispherectomy was performed in a 4-year-old girl with seizures caused by Alpers’ disease.
Results
Seizure freedom and an improved quality of life were achieved briefly despite deteriorating neurologic status.
Conclusion
Further studies will be needed to confirm the positive benefits of palliative epilepsy surgery in children with progressive neurologic illnesses.