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Beyond implantation effect? Long-term seizure reduction and freedom following intracranial monitoring without additional surgical interventions
Percy J, Zaveri H, Duckrow RB, Gerrard J, Farooque P, Hirsch LJ, Spencer DD, Sivaraju A. Beyond implantation effect? Long-term seizure reduction and freedom following intracranial monitoring without additional surgical interventions. Epilepsy & Behavior 2020, 111: 107231. PMID: 32615416, DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107231.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term seizure freedomSeizure freedomSeizure frequencyElectrode implantationIntracranial studiesLong-term seizure reductionAdditional surgical interventionSeizure onset localizationIntracranial electroencephalogram monitoringSeizure reductionConsecutive patientsSurgical interventionEpileptogenic networksElectroencephalogram monitoringNeuromodulatory effectsRetrospective analysisIntracranial monitoringTransient improvementDepth electrodesPatientsYear 4ImplantationAdequate dataYears
2024
Combined neuromodulation and resection for functional cortex epilepsy: a case series.
Merenzon M, Sivaraju A, Herlopian A, Gerrard J, Quraishi I, Hirsch L, Spencer D, Damisah E. Combined neuromodulation and resection for functional cortex epilepsy: a case series. Journal Of Neurosurgery 2024, 1-9. PMID: 38848588, DOI: 10.3171/2024.3.jns24122.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMedically refractory epilepsySeizure onset zoneFunctional cortexSeizure outcomeRefractory epilepsyMonths of follow-up dataMaximal safe resectionMedian follow-upTreated with resectionImprove seizure outcomeFocal neuromodulationFollow-up dataPreservation of functionRetrospective analysis of individualsSafe resectionPartial resectionMedian intervalCase seriesPreoperative assessmentSurgical interventionRNS deviceNeurological deficitsNo significant changesResectionRetrospective analysis