Resective Surgery for Intractable Focal Epilepsy in Patients with Low IQ: Predictors for Seizure Control and Outcome with Respect to Seizures and Neuropsychological and Psychosocial Functioning

Abstract

A good seizure outcome was obtained after resective surgery in patients with intractable focal epilepsy and low IQ, provided that treatment was done relatively shortly after onset of epilepsy. No adverse effects were seen on cognitive and psychosocial functioning.