[Parasagittal vertical hemispherotomy: surgical procedure]

Neurochirurgie. 2008 May;54(3):353-7. doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2008.02.024. Epub 2008 Apr 22.
[Article in French]

Abstract

After the occurrence of long-term complications of hemispherectomy, various methods have been used to reduce them. The aim was to reduce the large dead space left inside the skull. We have developed an original hemispheric disconnection technique that can achieve the same results as anatomic hemispherectomy in epilepsy, with excellent short- and long term-reliability. The detailed technique is described.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain / surgery*
  • Drug Resistance
  • Epilepsy / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Neurosurgical Procedures* / adverse effects
  • Postoperative Complications / epidemiology
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
  • Treatment Outcome