Nonconvulsive status epilepticus after temporal lobectomy

Epilepsia. 2005 Aug;46(8):1325-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1528-1167.2005.12105.x.

Abstract

Acute brain injury can cause nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE). However, this condition has not been reported immediately after brain surgery. We describe a patient who had NCSE in the recovery room after an otherwise successful right temporal lobectomy and emphasize the usefulness of electroencephalography in this situation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anterior Temporal Lobectomy*
  • Electroencephalography / statistics & numerical data
  • Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis*
  • Postoperative Complications / epidemiology
  • Status Epilepticus / diagnosis*
  • Status Epilepticus / epidemiology
  • Treatment Outcome