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What is one of the main causes of epilepsy that can be prevented?
What is one of the main causes of epilepsy that can be prevented?
- Altered brain chemistry
- Brain damage
- Genetic factors
- Head injury (correct)
How is the management of epilepsy described?
How is the management of epilepsy described?
- Standardized for all patients
- Primarily based on medication
- Tailored to each patient's needs (correct)
- Focused only on preventing seizures
For which patients is surgery indicated as a management option?
For which patients is surgery indicated as a management option?
- Patients with genetic epilepsy
- Patients with altered brain chemistry
- Patients with intractable seizure disorders or specific intracranial conditions (correct)
- All patients with epilepsy
What advances have aided the type of neurosurgery mentioned in the text?
What advances have aided the type of neurosurgery mentioned in the text?
What is the key to prevention of epilepsy according to the text?
What is the key to prevention of epilepsy according to the text?
What may occur secondary to trauma, inflammation, stroke, or anoxia?
What may occur secondary to trauma, inflammation, stroke, or anoxia?
What is the main goal of highway safety programs and occupational safety precautions according to the text?
What is the main goal of highway safety programs and occupational safety precautions according to the text?
What is the primary difference in the management of epilepsy according to the text?
What is the primary difference in the management of epilepsy according to the text?
What type of patients may benefit from the removal of the area generating seizures through surgery?
What type of patients may benefit from the removal of the area generating seizures through surgery?
What is indicated for patients whose epilepsy results from intracranial tumors, abscesses, cysts, or vascular anomalies?
What is indicated for patients whose epilepsy results from intracranial tumors, abscesses, cysts, or vascular anomalies?
What is the focus of surgical management for epilepsy according to the text?
What is the focus of surgical management for epilepsy according to the text?
What has been aided by several advances including microsurgical techniques, EEGs with depth electrodes, improved illumination and hemostasis, and the introduction of neuroleptanalgesic agents?
What has been aided by several advances including microsurgical techniques, EEGs with depth electrodes, improved illumination and hemostasis, and the introduction of neuroleptanalgesic agents?
What is the purpose of electrocortical mapping in neurosurgery for epilepsy?
What is the purpose of electrocortical mapping in neurosurgery for epilepsy?
What is the function of a vagal nerve stimulator (VNS) in epilepsy management?
What is the function of a vagal nerve stimulator (VNS) in epilepsy management?
What is the purpose of the responsive neurostimulation system (RNS) in epilepsy management?
What is the purpose of the responsive neurostimulation system (RNS) in epilepsy management?
What does MRI-guided stereotactic laser interstitial thermal therapy (LiTT) involve?
What does MRI-guided stereotactic laser interstitial thermal therapy (LiTT) involve?
What is a potential complication of using a vagal nerve stimulator (VNS)?
What is a potential complication of using a vagal nerve stimulator (VNS)?
What is the role of the external programming system in VNS management?
What is the role of the external programming system in VNS management?
What type of patients may benefit from the removal of the area generating seizures through surgery?
What type of patients may benefit from the removal of the area generating seizures through surgery?
What is the primary function of the electrodes in the responsive neurostimulation system (RNS)?
What is the primary function of the electrodes in the responsive neurostimulation system (RNS)?
What is the main goal of MRI-guided stereotactic laser interstitial thermal therapy (LiTT)?
What is the main goal of MRI-guided stereotactic laser interstitial thermal therapy (LiTT)?
What is the purpose of the use of local anesthetic agents in neurosurgery for epilepsy?
What is the purpose of the use of local anesthetic agents in neurosurgery for epilepsy?
What is the function of the vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) when activated by a magnet at the time of a seizure or aura?
What is the function of the vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) when activated by a magnet at the time of a seizure or aura?
What is the purpose of the use of special testing devices in neurosurgery for epilepsy?
What is the purpose of the use of special testing devices in neurosurgery for epilepsy?
