Neurosurgical approaches to pediatric epilepsy: indications, techniques, and outcomes of common surgical procedures

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions seen in pediatric patients. While a majority of cases are effectively treated with anti-epileptic medications (AEDs), roughly one-third of patients will remain refractory to medical treatment[1–3]. Failure to appropriately address seizures in children can result in further negative outcomes, including bodily injury and negative psychosocial sequalae[2]. Neurosurgical treatment offers an alternate approach that can increase the likelihood of seizure freedom or provide better seizure control in refractory cases.

0