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Published on: September 19, 2019
Outcome in West syndrome.
Natwar Lal Sharma1, Venkataraman Vishwanthan
1Department of Pediatric Neurology, Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital, Chennai, India. drnutties2000@yahoo.co.in
Early treatment for West syndrome significantly improves seizure control and developmental outcomes in children. Prompt intervention within one month of symptom onset leads to better results for infantile spasms.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Developmental Neuroscience
Background:
- West syndrome, characterized by infantile spasms, psychomotor retardation, and abnormal EEG, is a severe form of epilepsy.
- The impact of treatment delay on seizure control and developmental trajectory in affected children requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the relationship between treatment lag and seizure control and developmental outcomes in children diagnosed with West syndrome.
- To identify optimal timing for intervention to improve prognosis.
Main Methods:
- Prospective evaluation of 26 children meeting West syndrome criteria.
- Assessment of treatment response based on seizure cessation, EEG normalization, developmental progress, and parental reports.
Main Results:
- Children receiving treatment within one month of seizure onset demonstrated significantly better outcomes compared to those with longer treatment delays (P<0.05).
- Achieving good seizure control correlated with improved developmental progress (P<0.05).
Conclusions:
- Initiating treatment for West syndrome within the first month of symptom onset is crucial for enhancing seizure control.
- Early intervention is associated with improved developmental outcomes in children with West syndrome.
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