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Phenytoin Administration Following Early Postoperative Seizure After Brain Tumor Surgery Nugroho, Andy; Bisri, Dewi Yulianti; Rachman, Iwan Abdul
JAI (Jurnal Anestesiologi Indonesia) Vol 17, No 3 (2025): JAI (Jurnal Anestesiologi Indonesia)
Publisher : Perhimpunan Dokter Spesialis Anestesiologi dan Terapi Intensif

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jai.v0i0.73402

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Background: Early postoperative seizures (EPS), defined as seizures occurring within seven days following brain surgery, are a common and serious complication, particularly in patients with high-grade gliomas. EPS can prolong hospitalization, impair neurological recovery, and increase the risk of further brain injury. The optimal prophylactic strategy for seizure prevention remains controversial, especially in settings where access to second-generation antiepileptic drugs is limited.Case: A 53-year-old female presented with progressive headaches and was diagnosed with a supratentorial intra-axial tumour consistent with high-grade glioma. She underwent subtotal tumour resection. Four hours postoperatively, the patient developed two episodes of generalized seizures. Immediate management included intravenous administration of midazolam, endotracheal intubation, and phenytoin administration. Diagnostic evaluations excluded metabolic or infectious causes. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) monitoring indicated stable cerebral oxygenation throughout the postoperative course. The patient experienced no further seizures and demonstrated full neurological recovery. Oral phenytoin was continued for 21 days.Discussion: EPS are associated with multiple risk factors, including tumour location, size, and incomplete resection. In this case, the tumour’s frontal and parietal lobe involvement, large volume, and subtotal excision likely contributed to seizure onset. Phenytoin, despite being a first-generation antiepileptic drug, proved effective in managing EPS and preventing recurrence in the absence of levetiracetam. NIRS served as a useful non-invasive adjunct to monitor cerebral oxygenation after a seizure.Conclusion: Effective early recognition and treatment of EPS are critical in preventing secondary neurological complications. In resource-limited settings, phenytoin remains a viable monotherapy for seizure control post-craniotomy. Individualized, protocol-driven management strategies, supported by neuromonitoring tools such as NIRS, can optimize outcomes in brain tumor surgery.
Co-Authors A Himendra Wargahadibrata A. Himendra Wargahadibrata A. Hmendra Wargahadibrata Achmad Adam, Achmad Adriman, Silmi Adriman, Silmi Ahmado Oktaria Alifahna, Muhammad Rezanda Alifan Wijaya Andy Hutariyus Anwar, Tabihul Arief Cahyadi Arif, Izhar Muhammad Arif, Izhar Muhammad Arna Fransisca Arshad, Muhammad Ayu Rosema Sari Bangun, Chrismas Gideon Basuki, Wahyu Sunaryo Basuki, Wahyu Sunaryo Boesoirie, M. Adli Boesoirie, M. Adli Cecep Eli Kosasih Cobis, Albinus Yunus Daneswara, Andika Deni Nugraha Dhany Budipratama Doddy Tavianto Emas, Bagas Eri Surahman Firdaus, Riyadh Firdaus, Riyadh Fitri Sepviyanti Sumardi Fitri Sepviyanti Sumardi Gaus, Syaruddin Giovanni, Cindy Giovanni, Cindy Hana Nur Ramila Harahap, M Sofyan Hermin Aminah Usman Ida Bagus Krisna Jaya Sutawan Ike Sri Redjeki Indrayani, Ratih Rizki Indria Sari Iqbal Pramukti Irina, Rr. Sinta Iwan Abdul Rachman Iwan Fuadi Jasa, Zafrullah Khany Krisna J. Sutawan, Ida Bagus Lalenoh, Diana C Limawan, Michaela Arshanty Lira Panduwaty Lisda Amalia Longdong, Djefri Frederik M, Mutivanya Inez M, Mutivanya Inez M. Sofyan Harahap Maharani, Mutivanya Inez Maharani, Nurmala Dewi Mangastuti, Rebecca Sidhapramudita Mangastuti, Rebecca Sidhapramudita Michaela Arshanty Limawan Mirza Oktavian Muhammad Habibi Nataputra, Mario Nopian Hidayat Nugroho, Andy Nuryanda, Dian Oetoro, Bambang J. Oetoro, Bambang J. Okky Harsono Oktaria, Ahmado Permatasari, Endah Permatasari, Endah Putri, Dini Handayani Putri, Dini Handayani Radian Ahmad Halimi Rasman, Marsudi Rasman, Marsudi Renaldy Sobarna Riki Punisada Riyadh Firdaus Robert Sihombing Ruli Herman Sitanggang Saleh, Siti Chasnak Saleh, Siti Chasnak Saputra, Tengku Addi Saputra, Tengku Addi SATRIYAS ILYAS Septiani, Gusti Ayu Pitria Sihombing, Robert Siti Chasnak Saleh Soefviana, Stefi Berlian Sri Rahardjo Sugiyanto, Endy Susanto, Yunita Susanto, Yunita Sutaniyasa, I Gede Sutanto, Sigit Sutanto, Sigit Syafruddin Gaus Syahpikal Sahana Syifa, Nadia Syifa, Nadia Tatang Bisri Tatang Bisri Tatang Bisri Tatang Bisri Tatang Bisri Tatang Bisri Tatang Bisri Uhud, Akhyar Nur Umar, Nazaruddin Utama, M Lucky Wargahadibrata, A. Hmendra Wargahadibrata, A. Hmendra Widiastuti, Monika Winarso, Achmad Wahib Wahju Wullur, Caroline Wullur, Caroline Yuanda Rizawan Putra Yusmein Uyun Zaka Anwary, Army