Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10308531 | Seizure | 2013 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Callosotomy might be preferred as the primary treatment in children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, and no specific findings on MRI if atonic seizures prevail in the patient's clinical picture; when myoclonic seizures prevail, the same might hold true in favour of VNS. When atypical absence or generalised tonic-clonic seizures are the main concern, although both procedures carry similar effectiveness, VNS might be considered a good option as an initial approach, taking into account the adverse event profile. Patients should be advised that both procedures are not very effective in the treatment of tonic seizures.
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Authors
Arthur Cukiert, Cristine M. Cukiert, Jose A. Burattini, Alessandra M. Lima, Cassio R. Forster, Carla Baise, Meire Argentoni-Baldochi,