title: Effects of anterior temporal lobectomy apart from the relief of seizures: a study of 40 patients.
abstract: The effect of temporal lobectomy, apart from the relief of seizures, is described in 40 patients undergoing the operation and followed up for between 2 and 6 years. Changes in their intellectual performance and mental state are described, and the possible mechanisms of these changes are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011612:Psychosurgery / Q000009:adverse effects; D012919:Social Behavior; D013702:Temporal Lobe / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery