Hemispherotomy for isolated infantile spasms following perinatal ischemic stroke.

Background: Infantile spasms (IS) are a severe epileptic encephalopathy. In patients with early focal ischemia and refractory IS, a preoperative evaluation is required even if IS are the only ictal manifestation.

Methods: We report three such patients who presented with IS between 5 and 7 months of age without any other focal seizure types.

Caregiver's burden and psychosocial issues in alternating hemiplegia of childhood.

Unlabelled: Alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) is rare disorder characterised by recurrent attacks of hemiplegia followed by developmental delay. We investigated the parental perceptions and psychosocial issues of AHC. Using a questionnaire sent to the French AHC association, we investigated families' concerns and needs of support.