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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Language: | English |
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Journal of Pediatric Sciences
2009-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Pediatric Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.pediatricsciences.com/ojs/index.php/jps/article/view/25/pdf_14 |