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The candidate for hemispherectomy has epilepsy untreatable by medications, with seizure focal points that are numerous or ill defined, but localized to one hemisphere

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What types of hemispherectomies are there?

Hemispherectomy may be "anatomic" or "functional." In an anatomic hemispherectomy, a hemisphere is removed, while in a functional hemispherectomy, some tissue is left in place,


What is the purpose of hemispherectomy?

Hemispherectomy is used to treat epilepsy when it cannot be sufficiently controlled by medications.


Who performs a hemispherectomy?

Hemispherectomy is performed by a neurosurgical team in a hospital. It is also performed by a relatively small number of specialized centers.


What is a hemispherectomy?

Hemispherectomy is a surgical treatment for epilepsy in which one of the two cerebral hemispheres, which together make up the majority of the brain, is removed.


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What are the morbidity and mortality rates associated with hemispherectomy?

Death may occur in 1-2% of patients undergoing hemispherectomy. Serious but treatable complications may occur in 10-20% of patients


What are some of the risks associated with hemispherectomy?

Hemorrhage during or after surgery is a risk for hemispherectomy. Disseminated intravascular coagulation, or blood clotting within the circulatory system, is a risk that may be managed with anticoagulant drugs


What is hemispherectomy?

Hemispherectomy. This method of removing brain tissue is restricted to patients with severe epilepsy and abnormal discharges that often extend from one side of the brain to the other. most often are performed on infants or young children.


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