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RESEARCH PRODUCT

Radiosurgery of Epilepsy

P. RoldanJ. L. Barcia-salorioJuan A. BarciaG. HernándezL. Lopez-gomez

subject

Epileptogenic focusEpilepsymedicine.diagnostic_testbusiness.industrymedicine.medical_treatmentTreatment outcomeMedicineEpilepsy surgeryElectroencephalographybusinessNuclear medicinemedicine.diseaseRadiosurgery

description

Since 1982 a series of 11 epileptic patients have been treated with stereotactic radiosurgery. Patients were intracranially recorded with cortical and deep electrodes until the location of the epileptogenic focus was determined. A deep electrode was stereotactically placed at this point to confirm the accuracy of the location. All patients received radiosurgery with a gamma source and a dose of 10 to 20 Gy, except two of them in which a betatron was used. The results were: Total disappearance of the crises and withdrawal of medication: 4 cases (36%). More than 80% reduction of crises: 3 cases (27%). More than 50% reduction of crises: 2 cases (18%). Less than 50% reduction of crises: 2 cases (18%).

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
1993-01-01
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-9297-9_46