New antiepileptic drugs in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

Lennox–Gastaut syndrome is a childhood epileptic encephalopathy characterised by polymorphic seizures and neuropsychological decline. The most characteristic seizures are tonic fits, atypical absences and atonic seizures, in that order. Treatment options for patients with LGS are limited because of...

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Main Authors: Francesco CHIARELLI, Lucia FIORDALISO, Claudia D'EGIDIO, Giulia LOIACONO, Alberto VERROTTI, Giangennaro COPPOLA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Journal of Pediatric Sciences 2009-12-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.pediatricsciences.com/ojs/index.php/jps/article/view/25/pdf_14