Pediatr Clin North Am
Pediatric Neurosurgery, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, 100 West Gore Street, Suite 403, Orlando, FL 32806, USA.
Published: August 2021
Epilepsy in children continues to present a major medical and economic burden on society. Left untreated, seizures can present the risk of sudden death and severe cognitive impairment. It is understood that primary care providers having concerns about abnormal movements or behaviors in children will make a prompt referral to a trusted pediatric neurologist. The authors present a brief introduction to seizure types, classification, and management with particular focus on what surgery for epilepsy can offer. Improved seizure control and its attendant improvements in quality of life can be achieved with timely referral and intervention.
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