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Transition in lesional focal epilepsy, and following epilepsy surgery
Author(s) -
Cross J. Helen,
Duchowny Michael
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
epilepsia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.687
H-Index - 191
eISSN - 1528-1167
pISSN - 0013-9580
DOI - 10.1111/epi.12705
Subject(s) - epilepsy , epilepsy surgery , antiepileptic drug , medicine , intractable epilepsy , surgery , pediatrics , psychology , psychiatry
Summary Children with intractable epilepsy benefit from early surgical treatment when possible to reduce long‐term morbidity. Issues for transition are variable according to type and timing of surgery, and the outcome. When surgery is successful, cognitive and behavioral improvements may not be apparent for several years. The value of continuing antiepileptic drug ( AED) treatment after successful surgery remains unclear, and the adjustment to a life without seizures may be challenging.