Neurosurgical Aspects of Epilepsy

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Neurosurgical Aspects of Epilepsy Power Point Slides & Text - Last revised October 2008

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  Content LocationRevision Date 
 I. Epileptic Presurgical Evaluation Slide 2 October 2008
  A. When to Consider Epilepsy Surgery  Slide 2 October 2008
  B. General Principal Slide 3 October 2008
  C. Video-EEG Monitoring of Typical Events with Scalp EEG Slide 3 October 2008
  D. Imaging  Slide 5 October 2008
  E. Wada Test Slide 12 October 2008
  F. Neurospychological Testing Slide 13 October 2008
  G. Video-EEG Monitoring with Intracranial EEG  Slide 15 October 2008
 !!. Surgical Treatment of Epilepsy Slide 16 October 2008
  A. Introduction Slide 16 October 2008
  B. Invasive Diagnostic Procedures Slide 18 October 2008
  C. Resective Procedures Slide 19 October 2008
  D. Disconnection Procedures Slide 25 October 2008
 III. Vagus Nerve Stimulation as a Treatment for Epileptic Seizures Slide 27 October 2008
  A. Introduction Slide 27 October 2008
  B. Technical Factors Slide 27 October 2008
  C. Efficacy Slide 27 October 2008
  D. Side Effects Slide 27 October 2008
  E. Conclusion Slide 27 October 2008
 IV. Emerging Surgical Strategies Slide 28 October 2008
 V.Head Injury and Seizures Slide 29 October 2008
  A. Risk Factors for Seizures after Head Injury Slide 30 October 2008
  B. Treatment: Can AEDs Prevent Post-traumatic Seizures and Epilepsy? Slide 31 October 2008