Not surgical technique, but etiology, contralateral MRI, prior surgery, and side of surgery determine seizure outcome after pediatric hemispherotomy

G Ramantani, C Bulteau, D Cserpan, WM Otte… - …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Objective We aimed to assess determinants of seizure outcome following pediatric
hemispherotomy in a contemporary cohort. Methods We retrospectively analyzed the …

[HTML][HTML] Insights on cognitive reorganization after hemispherectomy in Rasmussen's encephalitis. A narrative review

A Borne, M Perrone-Bertolotti… - Reviews in the …, 2024 - degruyter.com
Rasmussen's encephalitis is a rare neurological pathology affecting one cerebral
hemisphere, therefore, posing unique challenges. Patients may undergo hemispherectomy …

Hemispheric functional organization, as revealed by naturalistic neuroimaging, in pediatric epilepsy patients with cortical resections

S Robert, MC Granovetter, C Patterson… - Proceedings of the …, 2024 - pnas.org
Functional changes in the pediatric brain following neural injuries attest to remarkable feats
of plasticity. Investigations of the neurobiological mechanisms that underlie this plasticity …

Pediatric Neurostimulation and Practice Evolution

S Ghatan - Neurosurgery Clinics, 2024 - neurosurgery.theclinics.com
Medically refractory pediatric epilepsy presents a lifelong challenge for patients and families.
The prospect of dependence on antiseizure medications, lost developmental potential …

[HTML][HTML] Remarkable recovery after severe gunshot brain injury: a comprehensive case study of functional rehabilitation

C Tsitsipanis, I Papadimitriou, I Tsoukaras… - The American Journal …, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objective: Unusual clinical course Background: Penetrating traumatic brain injury (TBI)
caused by gunshots is a rare type of TBI that leads to poor outcomes and high mortality …

[HTML][HTML] Hemispherectomy for dominant hemisphere Rasmussen's Encephalitis− how late is too late?

J Butler, A Soni, R Melvill - Epilepsy & Behavior Reports, 2024 - Elsevier
It is unclear whether a dominant hemispherectomy/hemispherotomy in someone with
Rasmussen's Encephalitis (RE) may produce a satisfactory outcome when performed over …

[HTML][HTML] Endocrinopathies in a Pediatric Patient Post-anatomical Hemispherectomy for Rasmussen's Encephalitis Treatment: A Case Report

JC Sanchez, MT Belmar, JC Sanchez, K Nguygen - Cureus, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Hemispherectomy is a neurosurgical procedure that is frequently performed in pediatric
patients diagnosed with Rasmussen's encephalitis. Postoperative complications include …

Pediatric Neurostimulation

MD Saadi Ghatan - Epilepsy Surgery: Paradigm Shifts, An Issue …, 2023 - books.google.com
Medically refractory pediatric epilepsy presents a lifelong challenge for patients and families.
The prospect of dependence on antiseizure medications, lost developmental potential …

Rasmussen's Syndrome: Case-Series Study from a Refractory Epilepsy Reference Center and Revision of Literature

M Serôdio, M Pires, L Azurara, A Santos, F Sá, R Silva… - Sinapse, 2023 - sinapse.pt
Introduction: Rasmussen's syndrome (RS) is a rare immunomediated disease of childhood-
predominant onset, presenting with refractory epilepsy and neurological deficits associated …

Hemispherectomy in an Adult Patient with Rasmussen's Encephalitis Complicated with Ultra-Refractory Status Epilepticus: Hemisferectom´ ıa en Paciente Adulto con …

M Jibaja, C Ruiz, C Farinago… - Latin American …, 2024 - medcytjournals.com
Hemisferectomıa en Paciente Adulto con Encefalitis de Rasmussen complicada con Estatus
Epiléptico Ultrarefractario Hemispherec Page 1 Latin American Neurointensive Care …