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The prognosis of epilepsy
Chapter 36
JW Sander
In this article:
Recurrence after a single unprovoked seizure
Recurrence after a second seizure
Short- and medium-term prognosis
Long-term prognosis
Prognosis factors
The impact of aetiology on prognosis
The impact of medication on prognosis
Early versus late treatment
Prognosis following AED withdrawal
Prognosis following epilepsy surgery
Prognosis in those with intractable epilepsy
The mortality of epilepsy
Chapter 37
A Neligan and GS Bell
In this article:
What is the risk and who is at risk?
Causes of death
Epilepsy-related deaths
AEDs and increased mortality
Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy
Chapter 38
FJ Rugg-Gunn
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Pathophysiology of SUDEP
SUDEP and epilepsy surgery
Implications for management
Psychosocial outcome
Chapter 42
PJ Thompson and A O'Toole
In this article:
Education
Employment
Family life
Social networks
Neuropsychological deficits
Emotional adjustment
Recommendations
Bone health in epilepsy
Chapter 40
HR Cock
In this article:
Definitions and assessment
Additional risks to patients with epilepsy
Treatment and prevention
Articles are taken from Epilepsy 2009: From Benchside to Bedside, A Practical Guide to Epilepsy. 12th ed (2009). Edited by: JW Sander, MC Walker and JE Smalls. Published by: International League Against Epilepsy (UK Chapter) and The National Society for Epilepsy.
ISBN 978 0 9519552 6 0
ISBN 0 9519552 4 1
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