RT Book, Section
A1 Schultz, Rebecca J.
A2 Kline, Mark W.
SR Print(0)
ID 1182923543
T1 Epilepsy Treatment: Ketogenic Diet and Neurostimulation
T2 Rudolph's Pediatrics, 23e
YR 2018
FD 2018
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9781259588594
LK accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1182923543
RD 2024/04/19
AB Most  children  with  epilepsy  achieve  seizure  control  with  antiepileptic  medications  or  outgrow  their  epilepsy.  However,  despite  the  introduction  of  new  antiepileptic  medications,  30%  to  40%  of  patients  have  poorly  controlled  epilepsy  that  is  resistant  to  medication.  Ongoing  seizures  can  be  debilitating  for  these  children.  Uncontrolled  seizures  are  associated  with  a  range  of  unfavorable  effects,  including  cognitive,  behavioral,  and  psychosocial  comorbidities.  Some  of  these  children  may  benefit  from  intracranial  surgical  interventions.  For  those  who  do  not  have  a  surgical  option,  it  is  essential  to  consider  palliative  surgical  options  and  dietary  therapy  that  may  improve  or  even  achieve  seizure  control.  For  children  whose  seizure  control  improves,  the  dose  of  antiepileptic  medications  may  be  reduced,  thereby  improving  quality  of  life  by  reducing  side  effects.