Gamma Knife Surgery for Epilepsy Related to Hypothalamic Hamartomas

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Authors

Jean Régis · Inserm

Fabrice Bartolomei · Inserm

Bertrand de Toffol · Bretonneau Hospital

Pierre Genton · Hôpital de la Timone

Tatsuya Kobayashi · Komaki City Hospital

Yoshimasa Mori · Komaki City Hospital

Kintomo Takakura · Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital

Abstract

We report the first series demonstrating that GKS can be a safe and effective treatment for epilepsy related to HHs. We advocate marginal doses greater than or equal to 17 Gy and partial dose-planning when necessary, for avoidance of critical surrounding structures.

Topics & Keywords

Epilepsy research and treatment Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Neurosurgery

Volume 47, Issue 6, pp. 1343-1352

DOI: 10.1093/neurosurgery/47.6.1343

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