Lesson learned from early experience in pediatric epilepsy surgery service in Surabaya, Indonesia
- Author:
Wihasto Suryaningtyas
1
;
Prastiya Indra Gunawan
2
,
3
;
Heri Subiyanto
1
;
Agus Turchan
1
;
Muhammad Arifin Parenrengi
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Observational Study
- From:Neurology Asia 2020;25(1):89-90
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: We reviewed medical records of all epilepsy surgery cases performed at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Surabaya from 2009-2016. Pre-operative conference was employed with the team and the family. The team includes pediatric neurologist/epileptologist (PIG), neurosurgeons (WS, HS, MAP, and AT) and neuroradiologist. Pre-operative examination included semiology of the seizure, full neurologic examination, interictal scalp electroencephalography (EEG), brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), with specific attention to the area of suspected ictal onset. Surgical procedures were performed by the author (WS) with assistance by HS and AT. Pre-operative and post-operative treatment was by all authors. Regimen and dosing adjustment of anti-epileptic drugs (AED) was by neuropediatrician (PIG). Specimens from operative field were sent to pathology.
- Full text:20250723144031841867.2020my0017.pdf
