Subtotal Hemispherectomy, Report of Ten Cases

10 cases submitted to subtotal hemispheretomy are discussed. In selected group of infantile hemiplegia where epilepsy and behaviour disturbances are pr~sent, and investigations prove that the other hemisphere is farly normal, thts operation is of greatt benefit. Ne,vertheless long follow-up of these...

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Main Author: N. O. Ameli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 1960-09-01
Series:Acta Medica Iranica
Online Access:https://acta.tums.ac.ir/index.php/acta/article/view/65
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description 10 cases submitted to subtotal hemispheretomy are discussed. In selected group of infantile hemiplegia where epilepsy and behaviour disturbances are pr~sent, and investigations prove that the other hemisphere is farly normal, thts operation is of greatt benefit. Ne,vertheless long follow-up of these cases IS necessary before a final judgement can be passed. Age should.be no barrier to selection, as those of 18 - 25 have benefited as much as young children
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title_full Subtotal Hemispherectomy, Report of Ten Cases
title_fullStr Subtotal Hemispherectomy, Report of Ten Cases
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