Multilobar Resections for 3T MRI-Negative Epilepsy: Worth the Trouble?

Publication

Multilobar Resections for 3T MRI-Negative Epilepsy: Worth the Trouble?

Journal Paper/Review - Nov 28, 2018

Kogias Evangelos, Schmeiser Barbara, Doostkam Soroush, Brandt Armin, Hammen Thilo, Zentner Josef, Ramantani Georgia

Citation

Kogias E, Schmeiser B, Doostkam S, Brandt A, Hammen T, Zentner J, Ramantani G. Multilobar Resections for 3T MRI-Negative Epilepsy: Worth the Trouble?. World Neurosurg 2018; 123:e338-e347.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

World Neurosurg 2018; 123

Publication Date

Nov 28, 2018

Issn Electronic

1878-8769

Pages

e338-e347

Brief description/objective

Multilobar resection in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-negative drug-resistant epilepsy warrants attention because they account for up to one third of MRI-negative epilepsy surgery. Despite their high prevalence, data are sparse, and the risk/benefit ratio continues to be debated. The present study investigated the postoperative seizure outcomes in this especially challenging subgroup.