Selective Amobarbital Test for the Determination of Language Function in Patients with Epilepsy with Frontal and Posterior Temporal Brain Lesions

Abstract

Selective temporary amobarbital inactivation of brain regions that may be associated with language has clearly indicated the presence or absence of language functions in these regions. The test contributed substantially to planning of the surgical approach in each patient. The predictive value of the amobarbital test was demonstrated by the postoperative outcome.