《英文msh词典》Hemispherectomy,Partial
[入口词] Hemispherectomy,Partial
[主题词] Hemispherectomy
[英文释义] A neurosurgical procedure that removes or disconnects the epileptogenic CEREBRAL CORTEX of a hemisphere. Hemispherectomy is usually performed for patients with intractable unilateral EPILEPSY due to malformations of cortical development or brain lesions. Depending on the epileptogenic area in the hemisphere,cortical removal can be total or partial.