Testing an online screening tool for epilepsy surgery evaluation

Abstract: Background Epilepsy surgery is recognized for its effectiveness in controlling seizures in a significant number of patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. Despite this, there remains a notable deficiency in referring these patients for video-electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring and surgical evaluation. Addressing this gap, the Canadian Appropriateness of Epilepsy Surgery (CASES), an online tool for epilepsy surgery evaluation (www.epilepsycases.com), was developed to aid physicians in the referral process of patients with refractory epilepsy to surgical assessments. Objective The present study aimed to evaluate the utility of CASES in identifying candidates for epilepsy surgery, thereby facilitating clinical decision-making for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. Methods A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using the CASES platform to assess surgical candidacy among individuals with epilepsy. Participants were selected among those receiving care at the Epilepsy Clinic of the Neurology Service, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Brazil, over a 3-month period. The study cohort included 211 patients. Data were systematically extracted from patient medical records or collected during clinical appointments. Results Of the evaluated cohort, 59.6% were identified as potential candidates for video-EEG monitoring and subsequent surgical evaluation. Factors significantly associated with recommendations for video-EEG and surgical assessment included seizure frequency, the number of antiseizure medications (ASMs) trialed, and the occurrence of drug-related adverse effects. Conclusion The CASES showed significant potential in guiding recommendations for video-EEG monitoring and facilitating referrals for epilepsy surgery. This tool may not only enhance patient treatments and outcomes but also contribute to cost savings in epilepsy management in both the short and long term.

Object Details

• Alternative title: Testando uma ferramenta de triagem online para a avaliação de cirurgia de epilepsia
• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Testing an online screening tool for epilepsy surgery evaluation ; volume:82 ; number:10 ; year:2024 ; pages:001-008 ; Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria ; 82, Heft 10 (2024), 001-008

Contributors, Places and Time

• Contributor: Madeira, Bianca Cecchele ; Schönwald, Suzana Veiga ; Winckler, Pablo Brea ; Martin, Kelin Cristine ; Torres, Carolina Machado ; Bizzi, Jorge Wladimir Junqueira ; Bianchin, Marino Muxfeldt

Further information

• DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1791659
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2501021205215.959167829680
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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