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[Partial seizures in childhood].

M Rufo-Campos1

  • 1Sección de Neurología, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, España. mrufo@nacom.es

Revista De Neurologia
|June 26, 2001
PubMed
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Refractory partial epilepsies in children are common and costly. Combining valproate and vigabatrin offers a beneficial treatment option due to synergistic effects and favorable drug profiles.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Epileptology
  • Pharmacology

Context:

  • Partial seizures represent 49.3% of epilepsies in school-aged children and adolescents.
  • Refractory partial epilepsies present significant challenges in management and incur substantial economic burdens.
  • Predictive factors for poor prognosis include prior brain damage, early seizure onset, and specific EEG anomalies.

Purpose:

  • To analyze factors influencing prognosis in refractory partial epilepsies in childhood.
  • To evaluate the economic impact of refractory epilepsy in children.
  • To review new antiepileptic drugs and their combinations for treatment-resistant partial seizures.

Summary:

  • Previous brain damage, early seizure onset, and EEG findings are key prognostic indicators.

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  • The economic impact of refractory epilepsy in children is significantly higher than in well-controlled cases.
  • New antiepileptic drugs necessitate a re-evaluation of rational combination therapies, with valproate and vigabatrin showing promise due to differing mechanisms and low interaction.

    • Impact:

    • Understanding prognostic factors aids in early intervention and management strategies for pediatric epilepsy.
    • Quantifying the economic burden highlights the need for effective and cost-efficient treatment options.
    • The combination of valproate and vigabatrin presents a potentially synergistic and safe therapeutic approach for refractory partial seizures in children.