49th Annual Meeting of the AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery Archive-Predictors Of Seizure Freedom In Pediatric Low Grade Gliomas

Predictors Of Seizure Freedom In Pediatric Low Grade Gliomas - Virendra R. Desai, MD

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The video discusses the predictors of seizure freedom in pediatric low-grade gliomas. Seizures are a common symptom in these tumors and can greatly affect quality of life. Surgical resection can lead to seizure freedom, but the factors that predict this outcome are not well understood in pediatric patients. The study conducted a retrospective chart review of pediatric glioma patients and analyzed various factors including tumor characteristics, seizure status, medication usage, and extent of surgical resection. The results showed that presentation with uncontrolled seizures and the use of anti-epileptic medications were poor predictors of attaining seizure freedom. Gross total resection did not significantly predict seizure freedom, but it did show a trend towards increased progression-free survival. The study hopes to provide guidance for clinicians in counseling patients and managing postoperative care.

Keywords

seizure freedom

pediatric low-grade gliomas

predictors

surgical resection

retrospective chart review