The team just came to consult with us. They have now removed the entire parietal and temporal cortex. The readings on the EEG look good. However, there is still some large spiking coming from the motor sensory cortex involving his left hand.
They discussed proceeding with a procedure called Multiple subpial transection. MST is a treatment for epilepsy that may be an option when seizures begin in an area of the brain that cannot be removed; for example, areas associated with vital brain functions such as movement, sensation, language and memory. MST stops the seizure impulses by cutting horizontal nerve fibers in the outer layers of the brain, sparing the vital functions concentrated in the deeper layers of brain tissue. The surgeon will not be removing the motor cortex, but plucking the fibers that run horizontally and stopping the seizure activity. Jack will have a temporary weakness in his left hand up to 6 weeks, but will return to normal.
We have decided to go forward with this recommended procedure, because of the large spiking in this area. It should take 45 minutes.
They seemed to be really pleased with things! Please continue to pray that any left over spikes will not produce seizures and Jackson will be seizure free!
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