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Hippocampal deep brain stimulation: persistent seizure control after bilateral extra-cranial electrode fracture

Authors: Massimo Piacentino, Giacomo Beggio, Lara Zordan, Paolo Bonanni

Published in: Neurological Sciences | Issue 8/2018

Abstract

Hippocampal deep brain stimulation (DBS) can provide an effective alternative for intractable temporal lobe epilepsy. In this case report, we describe a peculiar outcome after a post-traumatic wire-disconnection of a bilateral hippocampal DBS device. The patient presented a postoperative long-term significant reduction in seizure frequency even with an absent electric stimulation. This case gives the possibility to consider alternatives in epilepsy surgery, based on stimulation interference (lesional or electrical disturbing) in the epileptogenic zone.

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Title: Hippocampal deep brain stimulation: persistent seizure control after bilateral extra-cranial electrode fracture
Authors: Massimo Piacentino
Giacomo Beggio
Lara Zordan
Paolo Bonanni
Publication date: 01-08-2018
Publisher: Springer Milan
Published in: Neurological Sciences / Issue 8/2018
Print ISSN: 1590-1874
Electronic ISSN: 1590-3478
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-018-3444-9

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