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Hemispherectomy and hemispheric disconnection,


can be some effect about this tretmen such as:
• Weakness, language and other cognitive
dysfunction, and hemianopsia, depending on
degree to which such functions already have
been or can be subserved by the contralateral
hemisphere.
• The ultimate outcome of either procedure
depends on a number of factors.
• After a patient has undergone anatomical
hemispherectomy or hemispheric disconnection,
the longterm outcome :
• Typically includes spastic hemiplegia with return
of ambulation (patients can walk but have a
spastic-type limp),
• Development of a “helper” arm without fine
motor manipulative abilities (patients can use the
arm to help lift objects but cannot perform fine
motor functions with the hand).
• permanent hemianopsia, and various degrees
of language and cognitive function (depending
on preoperative status and age at surgery).

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