Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet Reports Findings in Epilepsy (Current state of hemispherectomy and callosotomy for pediatric refractory epilepsy in Denmark).

A recent study conducted at Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet in Denmark examined the outcomes of hemispherectomy and callosotomy surgeries for pediatric refractory epilepsy. The study found that both surgeries resulted in a significant reduction in seizure frequency and the need for anti-seizure medication (ASM). Hemispherectomy led to seizure freedom in 78.6% of patients and a reduction in ASM use in 81.3% of patients. Callosotomy reduced seizures in four patients and allowed for reduced ASM use in three patients. The study suggests that extensive epilepsy surgery should be considered early in children with drug-resistant epilepsy. [Extracted from the article]