Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics
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J Neurosurg Pediatr · Aug 2020
Cognitive and developmental outcomes after pediatric insular epilepsy surgery for focal cortical dysplasia.
Cognitive risk associated with insular cortex resection is not well understood. The authors reviewed cognitive and developmental outcomes in pediatric patients who underwent resection of the epileptogenic zone involving the insula. ⋯ Resection involving the insula in children with impaired development or intelligence can be performed without significant reduction in DQ/IQ, but carries the risk of postoperative motor deficits.