Citation

Kaufman KR, Saucedo C, Schaeffer J, Lévesque M, Scannell T, Glouberman M. Seizure 1996; 5(4): 307-312.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/s1059-1311(96)80026-4

PMID

8952018

Abstract

Psychopathology following epilepsy neurosurgery is a significant risk. Treatment modalities have not been addressed in the literature. As disproportionately elevated suicide rates have been reported, it is critical to treat aggressively any psychiatric illness wherein suicidal ideation is a key component. This case reports the safe utilization of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for intractable depression following epilepsy neurosurgery (24 references).

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Amygdala; Depressive Disorder; Electroconvulsive Therapy; Epilepsy; Female; Hippocampus; Humans; Neurocognitive Disorders; Neuropsychological Tests; Postoperative Complications; Suicide; Suicide Prevention