Applications and Outcomes of Epilepsy Surgery in Pediatric Population.

Yi,  Yoon Young; Kang,  Joon Won

doi:2018.26.2.83

Ann Child Neurol > Volume 26(2); 2018 > Article

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Journal of the Korean Child Neurology Society 2018;26(2):83-92.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26815/jkcns.2018.26.2.83 Published online June 30, 2018.

Applications and Outcomes of Epilepsy Surgery in Pediatric Population.

Yoon Young Yi, Joon Won Kang

¹Department of Pediatrics, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea. childlove@cnu.ac.kr
²Department of Pediatrics, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea.
³Department of Medical Science, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea.

Abstract

Epilepsy is one of the world's most common neurologic disorders and epilepsy surgery is a major treatment option for intractable epilepsy in pediatric patients. Understanding the sequential steps of epilepsy surgery is important for the selection of appropriate candidate for surgery. Surgical methods in epilepsy surgery should be decided according to the results of the presurgical evaluation and they can be categorized into resective surgery and disconnective surgery. The implantation of neuromodulation is also a potential surgical approach. Here, we reviewed the current state of presurgical assessment for intractable epilepsy in pediatric patients, novel surgical procedures, and associated outcome data.

Key Words: Epilepsy, Surgery, Children