Underutilization of epilepsy surgery: Part I: A scoping review of barriers
D Samanta, AP Ostendorf, E Willis, R Singh… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2021 - Elsevier
One-third of persons with epilepsy have seizures despite appropriate medical therapy. Drug
resistant epilepsy (DRE) is associated with neurocognitive and psychological decline, poor …
resistant epilepsy (DRE) is associated with neurocognitive and psychological decline, poor …
Epilepsy surgery for children and adolescents: evidence-based but underused
JH Cross, C Reilly, EG Delicado, ML Smith… - The Lancet Child & …, 2022 - thelancet.com
Paediatric epilepsy surgery is an increasingly used evidence-based management option
with low risks for complications. Developments in neuroimaging techniques and other …
with low risks for complications. Developments in neuroimaging techniques and other …
Timing of referral to evaluate for epilepsy surgery: Expert Consensus Recommendations from the Surgical Therapies Commission of the International League Against …
Epilepsy surgery is the treatment of choice for patients with drug‐resistant seizures. A timely
evaluation for surgical candidacy can be life‐saving for patients who are identified as …
evaluation for surgical candidacy can be life‐saving for patients who are identified as …
European trends in epilepsy surgery
MO Baud, T Perneger, A Rácz, MC Pensel, C Elger… - Neurology, 2018 - AAN Enterprises
Objective Resective surgery is effective in treating drug-resistant focal epilepsy, but it
remains unclear whether improved diagnostics influence postsurgical outcomes. Here, we …
remains unclear whether improved diagnostics influence postsurgical outcomes. Here, we …
Seizure outcome of pediatric epilepsy surgery: systematic review and meta-analyses
Objective This systematic review and meta-analyses assessed seizure outcome following
pediatric epilepsy surgery. Methods MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane were searched for …
pediatric epilepsy surgery. Methods MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane were searched for …
Pediatric epilepsy surgery from 2000 to 2018: Changes in referral and surgical volumes, patient characteristics, genetic testing, and postsurgical outcomes
Objective Neurosurgery is a safe and effective form of treatment for select children with drug‐
resistant epilepsy. Still, there is concern that it remains underutilized, and that seizure …
resistant epilepsy. Still, there is concern that it remains underutilized, and that seizure …
Surgical treatment for epilepsy: the potential gap between evidence and practice
Findings from randomised controlled trials, along with more than 100 case series and
observational studies, support the efficacy and safety of resective surgery and, more …
observational studies, support the efficacy and safety of resective surgery and, more …
United States epilepsy center characteristics: a data analysis from the national association of epilepsy centers
AP Ostendorf, SM Ahrens, FA Lado, ST Arnold, S Bai… - Neurology, 2022 - AAN Enterprises
Background and Objectives Patients with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) may benefit from
specialized testing and treatments to better control seizures and improve quality of life. Most …
specialized testing and treatments to better control seizures and improve quality of life. Most …
Epilepsy surgery in the United States: analysis of data from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers
K Kaiboriboon, AM Malkhachroum, A Zrik, A Daif… - Epilepsy research, 2015 - Elsevier
Objective To examine trends in epilepsy-related surgical procedures performed at major
epilepsy centers in the US between 2003 and 2012, and in the service provision …
epilepsy centers in the US between 2003 and 2012, and in the service provision …
Trends in pediatric epilepsy surgery in Europe between 2008 and 2015: country‐, center‐, and age‐specific variation
Abstract Objective To profile European trends in pediatric epilepsy surgery (< 16 years of
age) between 2008 and 2015. Methods We collected information on volumes and types of …
age) between 2008 and 2015. Methods We collected information on volumes and types of …