Intractable pediatric epilepsy: Vagal nerve stimulation and the ketogenic diet

Raj D. Sheth; Carl E. Stafstrom

doi:10.1016/S0733-8619(02)00021-X

Intractable pediatric epilepsy: Vagal nerve stimulation and the ketogenic diet

Raj D. Sheth, Carl E. Stafstrom

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Abstract

The KD has been proven an effective alternative epilepsy treatment in children refractory to standard anticonvulsants. Children to be placed on the diet must be carefully selected, monitored, and followed. The diet is to be regarded as a strict medical regimen and requires a comprehensive medical team approach in concert with intensive parental involvement. With better understanding of the scientific principles underlying brain ketosis, we should be able to optimize the KD to achieve even better results.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1183-1194
Number of pages	12
Journal	Neurologic clinics
Volume	20
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0733-8619(02)00021-X
State	Published - Nov 2002
Externally published	Yes

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