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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Hemispherectomy
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Hemisferectomía
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Hemisferectomia
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Synonyms English:
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Functional Hemispherectomy
Hemispherectomy, Functional
Hemispherectomy, Partial
Hemispherectomy, Total
Partial Hemispherectomy
Total Hemispherectomy
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Tree Number:
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E04.525.160.500
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Definition English:
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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. |
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History Note English:
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2003
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Record Number:
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37569
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Unique Identifier:
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D038421
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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