Frontal Lobe Epilepsy
Frontal Lobe Epilepsy Introduction The frontal lobe is the most frequent site of focal epilepsy within the extra-temporal regions. Based on this definition the onset of epilepsy is focal and…
Supplementary Sensorimotor Epilepsy
Supplementary Sensorimotor Epilepsy Introduction As discussed in Chapter 3, frontal lobe epilepsy presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to clinicians, particularly as it refers to patients with medically refractory seizures…
The Generalized Epilepsies
The Generalized Epilepsies Introduction Epileptic syndromes with seizures arising simultaneously from both hemispheres have been broadly named generalized epilepsy. This group may be further divided into two others based on…
An Introduction to Epilepsy
An Introduction to Epilepsy Introduction Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders. The need to accurately evaluate and treat seizures is within the realm of many physicians, including…
Information Transfer and Education
Information Transfer and Education Patricia K. Crumrine Simon D. Shorvon Introduction The purpose of an international textbook on epilepsy is to educate as many people as possible about the field…
The Economic Impact of Epilepsy
The Economic Impact of Epilepsy Christoph Pachlatko Dan Chisholm Harry Meinardi Josemir W. Sander Introduction Epilepsy imposes a significant clinical, epidemiologic, and economic burden on societies throughout the world. This…
Economic Aspects of Epilepsy and Antiepileptic Treatment
Economic Aspects of Epilepsy and Antiepileptic Treatment Demetris K. Pillas Caroline E. Selai John T. Langfitt Marc R. Nuwer Introduction Significance of Economic Evaluation of Epilepsy and Its Treatment Modalities…
Comprehensive Epilepsy Centers—The Netherlands
Comprehensive Epilepsy Centers—The Netherlands Harry Meinardi Albert P. Aldenkamp Introduction In the first edition of this handbook, a description of specialized care for epilepsy reflected a rather stable period of…
Residential Epilepsy Centers—United Kingdom
Residential Epilepsy Centers—United Kingdom Frank M. C. Besag Stephen W. Brown Introduction The term epilepsy center is used to denote two different situations in the United Kingdom: (a) a collection…
Comprehensive Epilepsy Programs—Japan
Comprehensive Epilepsy Programs—Japan Masakazu Seino E. Ann Yeh Introduction Epidemiologic studies of epilepsy, which are indispensable to estimate the magnitude of a problem, are limited in Japan. A 1-day population-based…
