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[Non-surgical treatment of refractory epilepsy in children]

Juan Pablo Appendino1, Carlos I Salazar2

  • 1Pediatric Neurology Service, Department of Pediatrics, Alberta Children's Hospital, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Medicina
|September 27, 2024
PubMed

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For children with refractory epilepsy, this review covers evidence-based non-surgical treatments. It focuses on pharmacological and dietary strategies for managing difficult-to-treat epilepsy cases.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Epileptology

Context:

  • Refractory epilepsy affects approximately 30% of individuals with epilepsy.
  • Pediatric refractory epilepsy presents significant management challenges.

Purpose:

  • To review current evidence-based non-surgical treatment modalities for pediatric refractory epilepsy.
  • To consolidate information on pharmacological and dietary interventions.

Summary:

  • This manuscript examines pharmacological treatments for pediatric refractory epilepsy.
  • Dietary strategies, such as ketogenic diets, are also reviewed.
  • Evidence supporting these non-surgical approaches is discussed.

Impact:

  • Provides clinicians with an overview of non-surgical options for pediatric refractory epilepsy.
  • Aids in the management of epilepsy cases unresponsive to initial treatments.
  • Highlights the importance of considering diverse therapeutic avenues beyond surgery.

Keywords:
childrendrug-resistantdrugsepilepsyketogenic diet

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