Neuropsychology in Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: Influences from Cognitive Neuroscience and Functional Neuroimaging. (30th January 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McAndrews, Mary Pat; Cohn, Melanie
• Other Names: Mirsattari Seyed M. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Epilepsy research and treatment. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-01-30
• Subjects: Brain -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Epilepsy -- Periodicals; Neurology -- Periodicals; Brain Diseases; Epilepsy; Neurology; Brain -- Diseases; Epilepsy; Neurology; Brain Diseases -- Periodicals; Brain -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Epilepsy -- Periodicals; Neurology -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodical; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.853
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/925238
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-1348

Abstract

Abstract : Neuropsychologists assist in diagnosis (i.e., localization of dysfunction) and in prediction (i.e., how cognition may change following surgery) in individuals being considered for temporal lobe surgery. The current practice includes behavioural testing as well as mapping function via stimulation, inactivation, and (more recently) functional imaging. These methods have been providing valuable information in surgical planning for 60 years. Here, we discuss current assessment strategies and highlight how they are evolving, particularly with respect to integrating recent advances in cognitive neuroscience.