title: Surgical anatomy of the temporal lobe.
abstract: The complex functional and anatomic relationships between the structures in and around the temporal lobe are central to the problem of intractable partial complex seizures. Resecting those areas that are responsible for seizures and protecting those that are essential for the normal functioning of the patient are the fundamental tasks of the epilepsy surgeon. A thorough understanding of the structural and functional anatomy of this region is essential to achieve these goals.
authors: Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville.
authors: S N
authors: SN
authors: Roper
authors: A L
authors: AL
authors: Rhoton
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D013702:Temporal Lobe / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery