Effect of radiotherapy on freedom from seizures in dogs with brain tumors.
Susana R Monforte MonteiroJohn H RossmeislJason RussellMark A HolmesAnnette WessmannJo MorrisJane M DobsonAn E VanhaesebrouckPublished in: Journal of veterinary internal medicine (2020)
A longer period of seizure freedom and longer survival time was observed in dogs with brain tumors after radiotherapy compared to medical treatment only. The pathophysiological mechanisms of epileptogenesis and the effect of radiation therapy on seizure control are unclear to date. Further prospective studies are needed.