Long-term study shows epilepsy surgery improves seizure control and quality of life
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 04:31
in Health & Medicine
While epilepsy surgery is a safe and effective intervention for seizure control, medical therapy remains the more prominent treatment option for those with epilepsy. However, a new 26-year study reveals that following epilepsy surgery, nearly half of participants were free of disabling seizures and 80% reported better quality of life than before surgery. Findings from this studythe largest long-term study to dateare now available in Epilepsia, a journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE).