What is Hemispherectomy?
Category: Procedures
Generic name: Brain surgery
Hemispherectomy is a surgical procedure for that is generally limited to patients with seizures that are associated with congenital hemiplegia, chronic encephalitis, hemi-megalencephaly or Sturge-Weber syndrome.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seizures | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 0 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Hemispherectomy
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weakness in arm(s) | 1 |
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