Diseases

Multipal Subpial Transection

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Medical definition of multiple subpial transection. Multiple Subpial transection: a multiple subpial transection (mst) is a procedure is used to help control seizures that begin in areas of the brain that cannot be safely removed.

SYMPTOMS

In the treatment of epilepsy, if partial seizures originate in areas of the brain that cannot be removed safely, multiple subpial transections are an alternative. The surgeon makes a series of shallow cuts (transections) into the brain's cerebralcortex.

CAUSES

Multiple subpial transection: a multiple subpial transection (mst) is a procedure is used to help control seizures that begin in areas of the brain that cannot be safely removed. The surgeon makes a series of shallow cuts (transections) in the brain tissue. These cuts interrupt the movement of seizure impulses but do not disturb normal brain activity, leaving the person's abilities intact.