15-05-2025
Epilepsy surgery performed on pregnant woman at a hospital in Coimbatore
Epilepsy surgery was performed on a woman during the fourth month of her pregnancy at Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH) in Coimbatore.
According to a press release from KMCH, the surgery addressed a congenital brain malformation identified as Focal Cortical Dysplasia (FCD). The patient experienced increased seizure activity during pregnancy, with 10 to 15 seizures daily despite medication. MRI and Video EEG tests were used to locate the source of the seizures. Surgery was carried out during pregnancy due to the severity of the condition. Following the procedure, the patient is reported to be six months pregnant and in stable condition. The foetus is developing normally. The medical team is monitoring her condition and will reassess medication needs after delivery.
