Research
Epilepsy Surgery Study
Retrospective Review of Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Program
Protocol Description
This retrospective medical-record review aggregates and analyzes de-identified data of patients who have participated in the Epilepsy Surgery Program at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC for the last 15 years. Data to be analyzed includes pre-surgical work-ups, surgical procedures performed, outcomes including seizure-free statistics, neuropyschologic results and complications.
Eligibility Criteria
All children, ages birth to 21 years, who have had epilepsy surgery at Children Hospital Pittsburgh, will be included. As a retrospective review, enrollment is not required.
Boys: All ages
Girls: All ages
Requirements
None
Visits: Not applicable
Duration: Not applicable
Status: Enrollment Not Required
Source of Support
National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke
Primary Investigator(s)
Deborah Holder, MD
Contact Information
Deborah Holder, MD412-692-5520
