Is Hippocampal Resection Necessary for Low-Grade Epilepsy-Associated Tumors in the Temporal Lobe?

Low-grade epilepsy-associated tumors (LEATs) are common in the temporal lobe and can cause drug-resistant epilepsy. Complete resection of LEATs is sufficient for seizure relief. However, hippocampal resection might result in postoperative cognitive impairment. This study aimed to clarify the necessi...

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Published in:	Brain Sciences
Main Authors:	Yutaro Takayama, Naoki Ikegaya, Keiya Iijima, Yuiko Kimura, Kenzo Kosugi, Suguru Yokosako, Yuu Kaneko, Tetsuya Yamamoto, Masaki Iwasaki
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Subjects:	hippocampus low-grade epilepsy-associated tumors temporal lobe verbal function
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/12/10/1381