Focal abnormalities in area of resection | Seizure-free | Persistent seizures | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
>90% reduction | <90% reduction | |||
None of the differences was statistically significant. | ||||
PET, positron emission tomography; SPECT, single photon emission computed tomography. | ||||
Scalp EEG | Yes | 6 (33%) | 9 (50%) | 3 (17%) |
No | 3 (50%) | 0 | 3 (50%) | |
Invasive EEG | Yes | 4 (36%) | 4 (36%) | 3 (27%) |
No | 1 (25%) | 1 (25%) | 2 (50%) | |
PET | Yes | 5 (31%) | 7 (44%) | 4(25%) |
No | 4 (50%) | 2 (25%) | 2 (25%) | |
Ictal SPECT | Yes | 7 (54%) | 3 (23%) | 3 (23%) |
No | 2 (40%) | 2 (40%) | 1 (10%) |