title: Corpus callosotomy-Open and endoscopic surgical techniques.
abstract: Corpus callosotomy is a palliative surgical procedure for patients with refractory epilepsy. It can be performed through an open approach via a standard craniotomy and the aid of an operating microscope, or alternatively via a mini-craniotomy with endoscope assistance. The extent of callosal disconnection performed varies according to indications and surgeon preference. In this article, we describe both open and endoscopic surgical techniques for anterior and complete corpus callosotomy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurological Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Matthew D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Smyth
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurological Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Ananth K
authors.identifier: 0000-0003-2056-6610
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Vellimana
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.|Department of Neurology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Eishi
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-8391-4067
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Asano
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Sandeep
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sood
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003337:Corpus Callosum / Q000601:surgery*; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D000069279:Drug Resistant Epilepsy / Q000601:surgery*; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011612:Psychosurgery / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Callosotomy technique; Complete callosotomy; Corpus callosotomy; Endoscopic callosotomy; Epilepsy surgery