TY - JOUR
T1 - The current treatment of epilepsy
T2 - A challenge of choices
AU - Sirven, Joseph I.
PY - 2003/7
Y1 - 2003/7
N2 - There are now several distinct choices for seizure and epilepsy treatment. These include 16 antiepileptic medications, surgery, vagus nerve stimulation, and ketogenic diet However, not every option is appropriate for all individuals with epilepsy This article reviews the commonly employed treatments for chronic seizures, with the goal of trying to assess when certain treatments should be considered. Ain approach to seizure management is presented to help navigate the challenge of epilepsy treatment choices.
AB - There are now several distinct choices for seizure and epilepsy treatment. These include 16 antiepileptic medications, surgery, vagus nerve stimulation, and ketogenic diet However, not every option is appropriate for all individuals with epilepsy This article reviews the commonly employed treatments for chronic seizures, with the goal of trying to assess when certain treatments should be considered. Ain approach to seizure management is presented to help navigate the challenge of epilepsy treatment choices.
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U2 - 10.1007/s11910-003-0013-1
DO - 10.1007/s11910-003-0013-1
M3 - Review article
C2 - 12930706
AN - SCOPUS:0141833594
SN - 1528-4042
VL - 3
SP - 349
EP - 356
JO - Current neurology and neuroscience reports
JF - Current neurology and neuroscience reports
IS - 4
ER -