Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
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J. Neurol. Neurosurg. Psychiatr. · Jun 2007
Comparative StudyLong term follow-up of the first 70 operated adults in the Goteborg Epilepsy Surgery Series with respect to seizures, psychosocial outcome and use of antiepileptic drugs.
To compare long term (10 years) seizure outcome, psychosocial outcome and use of antiepileptic drugs (AED) with the 2 year follow-up in adults after resective epilepsy surgery. ⋯ Adult patients who are seizure-free 2 years after resective epilepsy surgery are most likely to still be seizure-free 10 years later. Most are working and have obtained a driving license.