Subsequent experience in hybrid PET-MRI for evaluation of refractory focal onset epilepsy
Epilepsy surgery is a well-known method of treatment for patients with medically refractory epilepsy with a clearly defined focal onset. If a focal, radiographically identifiable lesion can be found, usually on MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), the prognosis for resection of the epileptic focus is significantly better, 60 –90% free from disabling seizures, versus 20–65% if no lesion is found [1].
Source: Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy - Category: Neurology Authors: Jorge Daniel Oldan, Hae Won Shin, Amir Hossein Khandani, Carlos Zamora, Thad Benefield, Valerie Jewells Source Type: research