Risks and benefits of invasive epilepsy surgery workup with implanted subdural and depth electrodes

Abstract

24 months (n = 165) had an Engel class 1a outcome in 49.7% if epilepsy surgery was performed, but only 6.3% when surgery was rejected. Significance: The benefit of chronic invasive workup outweighs its risks, but complexity of implantations should be kept to a minimum. © 2012 International League Against Epilepsy.