Journal of neurosurgery
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Journal of neurosurgery · Jun 2022
ReviewLateral versus vertical hemispheric disconnection for epilepsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Lateral periinsular hemispherotomy (LPH) and vertical parasagittal hemispherotomy (VPH) are the most popular disconnective techniques for intractable epilepsies associated with unilateral hemispheric pathologies. The authors aimed to investigate possible differences in seizure outcome and complication rates between patients who underwent LPH and VPH. ⋯ LPH and VPH techniques present similar excellent seizure outcomes, with comparable and acceptable safety profiles.