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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?
- Intracranial tumors
- Head injury (correct)
- Altered brain chemistry
- Genetic predisposition
How is the management of epilepsy described?
How is the management of epilepsy described?
- Standardized for all patients
- Individualized to meet the needs of each patient (correct)
- Based on preventing seizures only
- Focused on surgical intervention
For which patients is surgery indicated in the management of epilepsy?
For which patients is surgery indicated in the management of epilepsy?
- Patients with intractable seizure disorders (correct)
- Patients with altered brain chemistry
- Patients with genetic predisposition to epilepsy
- Patients with standard neurological deficits
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 a focal atrophic process associated with in the context of epilepsy?
What is a focal atrophic process associated with in the context of epilepsy?
How is the prevention of epilepsy described in the text?
How is the prevention of epilepsy described in the text?
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?
How is the management of epilepsy described?
How is the management of epilepsy described?
For which patients is surgery indicated in the management of epilepsy?
For which patients is surgery indicated in the management of 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 a focal atrophic process associated with in the context of epilepsy?
What is a focal atrophic process associated with in the context of epilepsy?
How is the prevention of epilepsy described in the text?
How is the prevention of epilepsy described in the text?
What is the role of the patient during neurosurgery for epilepsy?
What is the role of the patient during neurosurgery for epilepsy?
What is the purpose of electrocortical mapping during epilepsy surgery?
What is the purpose of electrocortical mapping during epilepsy surgery?
What is the expected outcome of resection surgery for patients with refractory epilepsy?
What is the expected outcome of resection surgery for patients with refractory epilepsy?
What is the primary purpose of a vagal nerve stimulator (VNS) in epilepsy treatment?
What is the primary purpose of a vagal nerve stimulator (VNS) in epilepsy treatment?
How can patients activate their vagal nerve stimulator when needed?
How can patients activate their vagal nerve stimulator when needed?
Which complication is NOT associated with the use of a vagal nerve stimulator?
Which complication is NOT associated with the use of a vagal nerve stimulator?
What is the responsive neurostimulation system (RNS) designed to do?
What is the responsive neurostimulation system (RNS) designed to do?
What makes MRI-guided stereotactic laser interstitial thermal therapy (LiTT) less invasive?
What makes MRI-guided stereotactic laser interstitial thermal therapy (LiTT) less invasive?
For which patients is MRI-guided stereotactic laser interstitial thermal therapy (LiTT) particularly suitable?
For which patients is MRI-guided stereotactic laser interstitial thermal therapy (LiTT) particularly suitable?
Who should make decisions about epilepsy surgery for patients?
Who should make decisions about epilepsy surgery for patients?
What aspect of epilepsy treatment requires more research according to the text?
What aspect of epilepsy treatment requires more research according to the text?
What is the role of an external programming system in the use of a vagal nerve stimulator?
What is the role of an external programming system in the use of a vagal nerve stimulator?
