What is Right Corpus Callosotomy?
Category: Procedures
Generic name: Brain surgery
Corpus callosotomy is a surgical procedure to severe the corpus callosum, connecting the two hemispheres of the brain. It iused as a last resort treatment for intractable epilepsy.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy | 2 | 1 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 1 | 0 | |
| Seizures | 1 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 0 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Right Corpus Callosotomy
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hemorrhagic stroke | 1 |
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