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Use of short term video EEG in the diagnosis of attack disorders
A McGonigal1, A J C Russell, A K Mallik
1Regional Epilepsy Service, Institute of Neurology, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow G51 4TF, UK. aileenmcg@hotmail.com
Background:
Distinguishing epileptic from psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) often requires video electroencephalography (EEG) recording. Inpatient recording is a limited resource; some evidence suggests that short term video EEG (SVEEG) is useful, but its role in practice has yet to be evaluated.
Objective:
To assess the usefulness of SVEEG in the diagnosis of attack disorders.
Methods:
One hundred and forty three SVEEG recordings were performed during an 18 month period.
Results:
A diagnostic event was recorded in 72 of 143 (50.3%): PNES (n = 51), epilepsy (n = 7), or other attacks, such as movement disorders (n = 14).
Conclusions:
SVEEG is a robust and useful diagnostic technique, which complements existing resources.
