Radiofrequency thermocoagulation in focal epilepsy: A retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Stereoelectroencephalography-guided radiofrequency thermocoagulation (SEEG-guided RFTC) has been increasingly used as diagnostic and therapeutic approach for drug-resistant focal epilepsies (DREs). We aimed to describe seizure outcomes of RFTC before and after further neurosurgical intervention.

Methods

Retrospective single-institution case series of patients who underwent SEEG-RFTC. The primary outcome was Engel class I-IV classification ([responders Engel I-III and non-responders Engel IV]) at last follow-up after RFTC and prior to further neurosurgical intervention (open surgical resection, laser ablation, and neuromodulation).

Results

Twenty-five patients (median age 18.9 years) with DRE were included. The median follow-up time after RFTC was 7.2 months,

SUBMITTER: Vasquez A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12014932 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature