Abstract
Intractable epilepsy can be defined as seizures which have not been completely controlled with AEDs 1 year after onset despite accurate diagnosis and carefully monitored treatment. Once intractable, there is a low probability of remission. Predictors of intractability include the presence of partial seizures, structural abnormalities on imaging studies, and abnormalities on the neurological examinations. If a person continues to have seizures in spite of adequate treatment with AEDs, surgical options should be considered.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 7-11 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Epilepsy research. Supplement |
| Volume | 5 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1992 |