Temporal lobectomy in epilepsy. A report of 2 cases.
Two South African patients with frequent drug-resistant complex partial seizures arising from the left temporal lobe were referred to the UK for anterior temporal lobectomy. Both patients are now seizure-free, the first 3 1/2 years and the second 2 1/2 years after operation. Clinical details are presented.
Ames
F R
FR
Department of Psychiatry, University of Cape Town.
de Villiers
J C
JC
D000328:Adult; D004833:Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013702:Temporal Lobe / Q000601:surgery*