[Ketogenic diet as antiepileptic therapy: a description of the clinical experience and the multidisciplinary approach at the metabolic-neurogenetic clinic at the Wolfson Medical Center].

Unlabelled: The ketogenic diet, built on a menu that includes a high fat content and low protein and carbohydrate percentages, constitutes an alternative therapy for children with refractory epilepsy. This study describes our clinical experience with the diet, its efficacy, and the adverse effects associated with this treatment modality, which is mainly indicated in patients who do not respond to conventional antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). We place particular emphasis on our multidisciplinary approach, which includes physicians, nurses, social workers, and dieticians.