Description
The role of the insular cortex in epilepsy has been largely neglected until very recently. With growing interest in insular epilepsies, this book provides unique, in-depth coverage of the condition from childhood to adulthood. Detailed description of the anatomy, vascularization, connectivity, and functions of the insula along with complete description of the semiology, neurophysiology, and neuroimaging of insular epilepsy helps clinicians better recognize the condition. Up-to-date treatment avenues are explored, guiding the management of patients, including drug-resistant cases suitable for neurosurgery. Authors come from a range of backgrounds, providing a multidisciplinary perspective essential to all health professionals involved in epilepsy diagnosis and treatment. A scratch-off code in the inside cover allow users access to an online equivalent of the book, featuring videos illustrating the semiology of the various forms of insular seizures. This authoritative overview provides clinicians with the necessary information to treat this under-recognized condition.
A comprehensive overview of insular epilepsies, raising awareness of the long-neglected condition and the range of treatment avenues available.
About the Author
Dang Nguyen is Professor of the Department of Neuroscience at Universite de Montreal, neurologist/epileptologist at the Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal (CHUM) and clinician-scientist at the CHUM Research Center, Montreal, Canada. Jean Isnard is an Epileptologist in the Department of Functional Neurology and Epilepsy, Neurological Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France; and Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, Lyon, France. Philippe Kahane is a neurologist and neurophysiologist, Hospital Practioner and University Professor at Grenoble-Alpes University and Hospital, Grenoble, France. He is the Director of the Grenoble Hospitalo-University Federation of Clinical Neurosciences and is in charge of the clinical epileptology program.
Book Information
ISBN 9781108772402
Author Dang Nguyen
Page Count 316
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 840g
Dimensions(mm) 261mm * 183mm * 20mm
A comprehensive overview of insular epilepsies, raising awareness of the long-neglected condition and the range of treatment avenues available.
About the Author
Dang Nguyen is Professor of the Department of Neuroscience at Universite de Montreal, neurologist/epileptologist at the Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal (CHUM) and clinician-scientist at the CHUM Research Center, Montreal, Canada. Jean Isnard is an Epileptologist in the Department of Functional Neurology and Epilepsy, Neurological Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France; and Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, Lyon, France. Philippe Kahane is a neurologist and neurophysiologist, Hospital Practioner and University Professor at Grenoble-Alpes University and Hospital, Grenoble, France. He is the Director of the Grenoble Hospitalo-University Federation of Clinical Neurosciences and is in charge of the clinical epileptology program.
Book Information
ISBN 9781108772402
Author Dang Nguyen
Page Count 316
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 840g
Dimensions(mm) 261mm * 183mm * 20mm
