Whether radiofrequency thermocoagulation guided by stereotactic electroencephalography can benefit drug-resistant epilepsy in the early follow-up stage.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stereotactic electroencephalography (SEEG) has emerged as a widely utilized diagnostic approach in epilepsy surgery, demonstrating broad clinical applications and a favorable safety profile. SEEG, when combined with radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RF-TC), facilitates the identification of epileptogenic zones and serves as a therapeutic option that eliminates the need for general anesthesia, thus incuring no additional costs for patients. This study aimed to investigate whether SEEG-guided RF-TC provides early therapeutic benefits.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was performed on 44 patients with drug-resistant epilepsy who underwent RF-TC treatment between April 2019 and December 2022, with complete follow-up data available. RF-TC was administered after the rec

SUBMITTER: Yan J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11960330 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature