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The role of surgery in refractory epilepsy secondary to polymicrogyria in the pediatric population

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Polymicrogyria (PMG) is a common malformation of cortical development. Many patients with PMG will have medically refractory epilepsy but the role of epilepsy surgery is unclear. The objective of this… Click to show full abstract

Polymicrogyria (PMG) is a common malformation of cortical development. Many patients with PMG will have medically refractory epilepsy but the role of epilepsy surgery is unclear. The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of surgical resection/disconnection in achieving seizure control in pediatric patients with PMG.

Keywords: role surgery; polymicrogyria; refractory epilepsy

Journal Title: Epilepsia
Year Published: 2018

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