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Extended follow‐up after anterior temporal lobectomy demonstrates seizure recurrence 20+ years postsurgery

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Anterior temporal lobectomy (ATL) for medication‐resistant localized epilepsy results in ablation or reduction of seizures for most patients. However, some individuals who attain an initial extended period of postsurgical seizure… Click to show full abstract

Anterior temporal lobectomy (ATL) for medication‐resistant localized epilepsy results in ablation or reduction of seizures for most patients. However, some individuals who attain an initial extended period of postsurgical seizure freedom will experience a later seizure recurrence. In this study, we examined the prevalence and some risk factors for late recurrence in an ATL cohort with extensive regular follow‐up.

Keywords: temporal lobectomy; extended follow; seizure recurrence; anterior temporal; recurrence

Journal Title: Epilepsia
Year Published: 2022

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