Neurologia medico-chirurgica
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Neurol. Med. Chir. (Tokyo) · Oct 2018
Case ReportsApplication of Awake Surgery for Epilepsy in Clinical Practice.
Epilepsy surgery aims to control epilepsy by resecting the epileptogenic region while preserving function. In some patients with epileptogenic foci in and around functionally eloquent areas, awake surgery is implemented. We analyzed the surgical outcomes of such patients and discuss the clinical application of awake surgery for epilepsy. ⋯ Seizure disappeared in four of five cases (Engel class 1), but recurred after 2 years in the remaining patient due to tumor recurrence. Thus, for patients with epileptogenic foci in and around functionally eloquent areas, awake surgery allows maximal resection of the foci; intraoperative ECoG evaluation and functional mapping allow functional preservation. This leads to improved seizure control and functional outcomes.