What is Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery?

What is Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery?

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SURGICAL METHOD IN CHILDHOOD EPILEPSY:

Childhood epilepsy can also develop due to developmental disorders of the brain, but childhood epilepsy is usually genetic.

HOW TO RECOGNIZE EPILEPSY IN CHILDREN?

It is not correct to define a person who faints once in childhood as epilepsy patient. These should be repeated. It is possible to be treated with medication. If it is due to a pathological problem, it means resistant epilepsy and in such cases, surgery should be mentioned.

IS SURGICAL METHOD APPLIED IN CHILDHOOD EPILEPSY?

In childhood epilepsy, surgical efforts are usually made to prevent the brain from being damaged by children's convulsions. In adults, epilepsy is usually due to an underlying cause. Epilepsy is actually a neurologist's disease. Medication is started or tests are done first.

CAN EPILEPSY IN CHILDREN GO UNRECOGNIZED?

Febrile seizures trigger childhood epilepsy. Families need to be vigilant in diseases. Seizures should be considered in fevers of 39-40 degrees. Watching TV in a dark room or exposing children to too many technological devices increases the possibility of epilepsy.

WHAT DO SUDDEN FALLS IN CHILDREN MEAN?

If sudden falls are high in childhood epilepsy, disconnection surgery is necessary. It is a surgery that reduces the severity of the seizure.

The reason for controlling seizures in childhood is brain development. These discharges damage brain development. It is necessary to intervene very quickly in childhood epilepsy. It can leave permanent damage. Mental retardation or intensive care may be involved. It is necessary to intervene as soon as possible so that the child's brain development is not affected.

PARENTS AND TEACHERS SHOULD BE CAREFUL FOR EPILEPSY

If a child suddenly loses achievement, the teacher will notify the parents if they notice a difference. Unexplained seizures can be caused by a child's poor school performance. In childhood epilepsy, the family and teachers should be in close contact with the child.

CRYPTOGENIC EPILEPSY

Cryptogenic Epilepsy is an extremely important condition. It is recently seen in pediatric neurology. If there is a syndrome in childhood epilepsy, it is appropriate to follow the patient with neurology. If the child has seizures, sudden falls and does not benefit from medication, epilepsy surgery can be performed.

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CreatorNP Istanbul Hospital Editorial Board
Updated At05 March 2024
Created At01 October 2018
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