title: Temporal lobectomy: a promising alternative.
abstract: Recent advances in the neurosciences have made temporal lobectomy a promising alternative for refractory seizures. Reportedly, postoperative seizure frequency decreases 95%. Specific criteria are used to determine a patient's suitability for surgery. Localization of the epileptogenic focus progresses from a series of noninvasive to gradually more invasive procedures. Pre- and postoperative management requires skilled nursing care. The nurse plays a vital role in patient and family education, observation and documentation of clinical events, physical care and psychological support.
authors.affiliation: University of Utah, University Hospital, Salt Lake City 84132.
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Rusy
mesh_terms: D004827:Epilepsy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000451:nursing; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013702:Temporal Lobe / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome