Download or read book Surgical Neuropathology of Focal Epilepsies written by Ingmar Blümcke and published by John Libbey Eurotext. This book was released on 2015-10-29 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The need for neuropathology reviews in epilepsy surgery tissues steadily increases. However, textbooks and case presentations highlighting and focusing on this specific topic are rare. The authors of this book reviewed their professional experience in surgical and post-mortem neuropathology studies to compile a coherent summary of: clinico-pathological findings, current classification schemes, useful protocols research data for major histopathological entities of brain lesions encountered in modern epilepsy surgery programs, which is hippocampal sclerosis, brain tumours associated with early epilepsy onset, malformations of cortical development, brain inflammation and malformative vascular lesions. They did not intend to be exhaustive but rather representative of the main lesions and pathologies encountered. Thirty-two illustrated cases constitute the core of this book and will be very helpful in current practice.
Download or read book Neuropathology of Focal Epilepsies written by Reiner Lahl and published by John Libbey Eurotext. This book was released on 2003 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interdisciplinary co-operation between epileptologists, neuroradiologists, psychologists and neurosurgeons is the most fundamental prerequisite for localising and performing targeted resections of epileptogenic foci from patients with focal therapy resistant epilepsy. Worldwide there has been a steady increase in the number of epilepsy surgery centres, and in the number of operations performed on children and babies. A systematic neuropathological description is presented here involving macroscopic and histological findings. In this book, a systematic documentation of characteristic as well as rarer alterations is presented involving 444 patients who had been operated on in Germany between 1990 and 1997 at the Bethel Epilepsy Centre in Bielefeld. It includes 257 patients with temporal lobes (TLE) and 187 patients with extratemporal epilepsy (ETE).
Download or read book Textbook of Epilepsy Surgery written by Hans O. Luders and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-07-11 with total page 1624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Textbook of Epilepsy Surgery covers all of the latest advances in the surgical management of epilepsy. The book provides a better understanding of epileptogenic mechanisms in etiologically different types of epilepsy and explains neuronavigation systems. It discusses new neuroimaging techniques, new surgical strategies, and more aggressive surgical approaches in cases with catastrophic epilepsies. The contributors also analyze the improved statistics of surgical outcome in different epilepsy types. This definitive textbook is an invaluable reference for neurologists, neurosurgeons, epilepsy specialists, and those interested in epilepsy and its surgical treatment.
Download or read book Epilepsy Surgery written by Hans Lüders and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 1152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thoroughly revised and updated Second Edition of this landmark work is the most comprehensive and current reference on the surgical treatment of the epilepsies. More than 100 invited experts from around the world present a global view of contemporary approaches to presurgical evaluation, surgical treatment, and postsurgical assessment. This edition provides detailed information on the vital role of structural and functional neuroimaging in presurgical evaluation and surgical planning. Noted experts offer up-to-date patient selection guidelines and explain current concepts of intractability. The book details the most effective surgical techniques, presents extensive data on surgical outcome, and discusses strategies for preventing and managing complications. More than 500 illustrations complement the text. An appendix section includes protocols and outcome statistics from over 50 leading epilepsy surgery centers.
Download or read book Surgical Treatment of the Epilepsies written by Jerome Engel and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 764 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pediatric Neurology Part I written by André Palmini and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. This book was released on 2013-04-24 with total page 892 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Malformations of cortical development (MCD) are now well established as a most prevalent and relevant etiology of medically refractory epilepsies in children and adolescents. Focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) and hemimegalencephalies (HMG) occupy a special status because their focality (or in the case of HMG, their unihemispheric distibution) makes them amenable to surgical treatment to attempt seizure control. Since interictal epileptiform discharges and frequent seizures can lead to abnormal development because of brain plasticity during early childhood, the aim of surgical treatment is not only seizure control but also the redirection of development toward more physiological paths. In this review, we propose an “imaging-semiological organization” including (1) patients whose dysplastic lesion surrounds the fronto-rolandic cortex with increased signal and a transmantle sign, (2) multilobar hemispheric lesions, predominating in the anterior or posterior quadrants with large areas of abnormal gyration, increased cortical thickness, and gray–white blurring, (3) anterior temporal dysplasias usually featuring volume reduction combined with blurring of the underlying white matter in the temporal pole, and (4) a very relevant group of patients with refractory seizures, normal or roughly normal intellect, and normal MRI, later shown to harbor microscopic “nidus” of dysplastic cells. Classification takes into account the cortical disorganization, the presence of aberrant cellular elements, and the association with other lesion types.
Download or read book Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Epilepsy written by Warren W. Boling and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2019-01-09 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Epilepsy" that was published in Brain Sciences
Download or read book Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery written by Alexis Arzimanoglou and published by John Libbey Eurotext. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery written by Oguz Cataltepe and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2019-09-05 with total page 1744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to surgical management of epilepsy in pediatric patients This fully revised and updated second edition of Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery, edited by internationally renowned pediatric neurosurgeons and epilepsy surgery experts Oğuz Çataltepe and George Jallo, fills a void in the literature, encompassing the full spectrum of topics related to the surgical treatment of intractable epilepsy and seizures in children. The prodigiously illustrated book and its accompanying videos feature contributions from distinguished specialists in several different countries across a wide range of disciplines. From epidemiology, genetics, pathology, preoperative electrophysiological assessment and neuroimaging to state-of-the-art surgical approaches, this remarkable resource covers the full depth and breadth of surgical management of pediatric epilepsy. Topics include awake anesthesia, intracranial stimulation and mapping techniques, temporal and extratemporal epilepsy surgery techniques, insular, multilobar and hemispheric surgery approaches, and diverse disconnection, neuromodulation, and ablative procedures. Insights are provided on postoperative issues including seizure control, neuropsychological and psychosocial outcomes, surgical failure and re-operation, and much more. Key Features A review of topographic anatomy of the cerebral cortex and white matter with numerous illustrations provides enhanced understanding of eloquent anatomy. Discussion of cutting-edge techniques such as stereo-electroencephalography, multi-modality imaging and tractography, endoscopic and laser ablation approaches in hypothalamic hamartomas, peri-insular quadrantotomy, and various hemispherotomy approaches. Overview of common cortical stimulation and mapping techniques including magnetic and electrical stimulation modalities, functional MRI, and the WADA test. 13 videos demonstrate seizure semiology, stimulation, awake surgery, hemispherotomy, amygdalohippocampectomy, and endoscopic corpus callosotomy. This state-of-the-art resource is a must-have for epilepsy surgeons and epileptologists. It will also greatly benefit neurosurgeons, neurologists, clinical neuropsychologists, electrophysiologists, neuroradiologists, residents, fellows, and medical students involved in the assessment and surgical management of epilepsy in pediatric patients.
Download or read book Neuropathology Of Epilepsy written by Francesco Scaravilli and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 1998-07-10 with total page 615 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The multi-authored book intends to describe the neuropathological appearances associated with epilepsy in childhood and in adults and is based on personal experience of authors working at institutions in the UK and USA who have a strong commitment with epilepsy. The literature on the subject is reviewed. Special emphasis is given to correlations between physical signs and symptoms, radiological presentation, suitability to various operative procedures and pathological findings. The book will include chapters by physicians, physiologists, radiologists, neurosurgeons, all with special interest in the field of epilepsy. The description of the pathological features will include immunohistochemical data as well as results of morphometric analysis.
Download or read book Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery written by Oguz Cataltepe and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2019-09-05 with total page 1933 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to surgical management of epilepsy in pediatric patients This fully revised and updated second edition of Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery, edited by internationally renowned pediatric neurosurgeons and epilepsy surgery experts Oğuz Çataltepe and George Jallo, fills a void in the literature, encompassing the full spectrum of topics related to the surgical treatment of intractable epilepsy and seizures in children. The prodigiously illustrated book and its accompanying videos feature contributions from distinguished specialists in several different countries across a wide range of disciplines. From epidemiology, genetics, pathology, preoperative electrophysiological assessment and neuroimaging to state-of-the-art surgical approaches, this remarkable resource covers the full depth and breadth of surgical management of pediatric epilepsy. Topics include awake anesthesia, intracranial stimulation and mapping techniques, temporal and extratemporal epilepsy surgery techniques, insular, multilobar and hemispheric surgery approaches, and diverse disconnection, neuromodulation, and ablative procedures. Insights are provided on postoperative issues including seizure control, neuropsychological and psychosocial outcomes, surgical failure and re-operation, and much more. Key Features A review of topographic anatomy of the cerebral cortex and white matter with numerous illustrations provides enhanced understanding of eloquent anatomy. Discussion of cutting-edge techniques such as stereo-electroencephalography, multi-modality imaging and tractography, endoscopic and laser ablation approaches in hypothalamic hamartomas, peri-insular quadrantotomy, and various hemispherotomy approaches. Overview of common cortical stimulation and mapping techniques including magnetic and electrical stimulation modalities, functional MRI, and the WADA test. 13 videos demonstrate seizure semiology, stimulation, awake surgery, hemispherotomy, amygdalohippocampectomy, and endoscopic corpus callosotomy. This state-of-the-art resource is a must-have for epilepsy surgeons and epileptologists. It will also greatly benefit neurosurgeons, neurologists, clinical neuropsychologists, electrophysiologists, neuroradiologists, residents, fellows, and medical students involved in the assessment and surgical management of epilepsy in pediatric patients.
Download or read book Neuropathology of Focal Epilepsies written by R. Lahl and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Operative Techniques in Epilepsy Surgery written by Gordon H. Baltuch and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2019-11-07 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable, single-volume resource on state-of-the-art epilepsy procedures from renowned international experts! Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder affecting an estimated 1% of the population, about 20 to 30% of which experience seizures inadequately controlled by medical therapy alone. Advances in anatomic and functional imaging modalities, stereotaxy, and the integration of neuronavigation during surgery have led to cutting-edge treatment options for patients with medically refractory epilepsy. Operative Techniques in Epilepsy Surgery, Second Edition by Gordon Baltuch, Arthur Cukiert, and an impressive international group of contributors has been updated and expanded, reflecting the newest treatments for pediatric and adult epilepsy. Seven sections with 30 chapters encompass surgical planning, invasive EEG studies, cortical resection, intraoperative mapping, disconnection, neuromodulation, and further topics. Twelve cortical resection chapters cover surgical approaches such as amygdalohippocampectomy; hippocampal transection; frontal lobe, central region, and posterior quadrant resections; and microsurgery versus endoscopy for hypothalamic hamartomas. Disconnection procedures discussed in section five include corpus callosotomy, hemispherectomy, and endoscopic-assisted approaches. Well-established procedures such as vagus nerve and deep brain stimulation are covered in the neuromodulation section, while the last section discusses radiosurgery for medically intractable cases. Key Highlights Chapters new to this edition include endoscopic callosotomy, laser-induced thermal therapy (LITT), and focused ultrasound High-quality illustrations, superb operative and cadaver photographs, radiologic images, and tables enhance understanding of impacted anatomy and specific techniques The addition of videos provides insightful step-by-step procedural guidance This is an essential reference for fellows and residents interested in epilepsy and functional neurosurgery, and an ideal overview for neurosurgeons, neurologists, and neuroradiologists in early career stages who wish to pursue this subspecialty.
Download or read book Pediatric Neurology Part I written by Harvey B. Sarnat and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. This book was released on 2013-04-24 with total page 892 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The preoperative study of patients who are candidates for epilepsy surgery often classifies their epileptic foci as “lesional” or “non-lesional” based upon evidence from neuroimaging. Many lesions not detected by MRI are found by microscopic examination of the resected tissue. Advances have been made in neuropathological techniques to study resected brain tissue and to specify the types of focal cortical dysgeneses and other lesions by extending microscopic findings by applying immunocytochemical markers that identify specific types and distributions of neurons and glial cells that denote tissue architecture. There may be etiological differences between focal and extensive cortical dysplasias involving many gyri or entire lobes of cerebral cortex. Of additional importance in pediatric brain resections is that these modern techniques also denote cellular maturation and can identify abnormal cells with mixed lineage. α-B-crystallin can serve as a metabolic tissue marker of epileptic activity, regardless of the presence or absence of a “structural” lesion by MRI or by conventional histopathology. Satellitosis may contribute to epileptogenic neurons and later to death of those neurons. The classification of malformations of the brain is a process requiring continuous updates that include genetics, neuroimaging, and neuropathology as new data emerge, but should not be exclusive to one region of the brain, such as cerebral cortex or cerebellum. Standardization in neuropathological terminology enhances scientific communication. The ILAE recently published a useful consensus classification of focal cortical dysplasias that is flexible to enable future revisions and changes as new data become available.
Download or read book Surgical Treatment of Epilepsies written by Josef Zentner and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book fills the gap between the increasing demand for epilepsy surgical experience and limited training facilities in this area. It comprehensively describes surgical techniques, including tricks and pitfalls, based on the author’s 30 years of experience, providing optimal and effective training for young neurosurgeons by avoiding learning by trial and error. Moreover, it also includes useful information for epileptologists and other professionals involved in the epilepsy surgical program to allow them to gain a better understanding of possibilities and limitations of epilepsy surgery.
Download or read book Surgical neuropathology of focal epilepsies written by Ingmar Blümcke and published by John Libbey Eurotext. This book was released on 2015-10-29 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The need for neuropathology reviews in epilepsy surgery tissues steadily increases. However, textbooks and case presentations highlighting and focusing on this specific topic are rare. The authors of this book reviewed their professional experience in surgical and post-mortem neuropathology studies to compile a coherent summary of: clinico-pathological findings, current classification schemes, useful protocols research data for major histopathological entities of brain lesions encountered in modern epilepsy surgery programs, which is hippocampal sclerosis, brain tumours associated with early epilepsy onset, malformations of cortical development, brain inflammation and malformative vascular lesions. They did not intend to be exhaustive but rather representative of the main lesions and pathologies encountered. Thirty-two illustrated cases constitute the core of this book and will be very helpful in current practice.
Download or read book Epilepsy Surgery A Practical Case Based Approach written by Aline Herlopian and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 1018 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
