What happens now? Ongoing outcome after post-temporal lobectomy seizure recurrence.
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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Abstract
We studied outcome subsequent to the initial post-temporal lobectomy seizure recurrence (n = 202) or remission. Two years after recurrence, there was 74% (95% CI 67% to 79%) probability of further seizures. Two years after a 2-year seizure remission, there was 68% (95% CI 52% to 79%) probability of remaining seizure-free (n = 50). Remission after seizures had a significantly poorer outcome than an equivalent period of complete seizure freedom after surgery. Implications for outcome classification are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Epilepsy
- Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe
- Neurosurgical Procedures
- Outcome Assessment, Health Care
- Temporal Lobe