"Laser and the Tuber": thermal dynamic and volumetric factors influencing seizure outcomes in pediatric subjects with tuberous sclerosis undergoing stereoencephalography-directed laser ablation of tubers.

Michael A StellonKelsey CobournMatthew T WhiteheadNancy EllingWilliam McClintockChima O Oluigbo

Published in: Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (2019)

SEEG-directed MRgLITT appears to be a safe and effective technique in the management of pediatric patients with MRE due to TSC. The A/T ratio may be a useful indicator in predicting seizure outcomes.

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