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Long-Term Outcomes of Epilepsy Surgery in Adults and Children
. Ed(S): Malmgren, Kristina; Baxendale, Sallie; Cross, J. Helen
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Hardback. Long-Term Outcomes of Epilepsy Surgery in Adults and Children Editor(s): Malmgren, Kristina; Baxendale, Sallie; Cross, J. Helen. Num Pages: 292 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, 5 colour illustrations, 27 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; MNN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 631.
This book provides a comprehensive, rigorous review of the long-term outcome literature in epilepsy surgery in both adults and children. Each chapter examines the long-term outcome literature in a separate domain; covering seizure control, social, vocational/educational and psychiatric outcomes. Behavior and cognition are also discussed. The clinical predictors of good and bad outcomes in each domain are described and the gaps in current knowledge are highlighted. Separate chapters examine the methodological challenges associated with long-term outcome studies and the special considerations associated with informed consent in this population.
Long-Term Outcomes of Epilepsy Surgery in Adults and Children is essential reading for ... Read moreall members of multidisciplinary epilepsy surgery teams, including neurosurgeons, neurologists and neuropsychologists; it will enable these teams to counsel patients and parents who are considering epilepsy surgery as a therapeutic option.
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Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
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Cham, Switzerland
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About . Ed(S): Malmgren, Kristina; Baxendale, Sallie; Cross, J. Helen
Kristina Malmgren, MD, PhD Sahlgrenska University Hospital Gothenburg Sweden and Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology Dept of Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University, Gothenburg Sweden Sallie Baxendale, PhD, C.Psychol, AFBPsS Department of Clinical & Experimental Epilepsy National Hospital for Neurology & ... Read moreNeurosurgery Queen Square, London UK J. Helen Cross, MB ChB PhD FRCP, FRCPCH UCL-Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London UK and Young Epilepsy Lingfield Surrey UK Show Less
Reviews for Long-Term Outcomes of Epilepsy Surgery in Adults and Children
“This is an outstanding and unique book on epilepsy surgery outcomes and longterm prognosis for refractory epilepsy, analyzing both drug treatment and surgical treatment. … I recommend this book to epileptologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and research professionals with an interest in Epilepsy Research. It is a welcome addition to any medical library.” (Joseph J. Grenier, Amazon.com, May, 2015)
