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Observational studyNeurosciences (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)2023

Diagnostic utility of pediatric epilepsy monitoring unit:

Raidah Al-Bradie, Jumanah A Jarad, Aziza R Bokhari, Dana K Maddallah, Abdullah Hedaithy, Afnan A Alqutub, Leenah N Turkistani, Shahid Bashir

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Raidah Al-BradieFrom the Department of Pediatric Neurology (Al-Bradie, Jarad, Bokhari, Maddallah, Hedaithy, Alqutub, Turkistani), Neuroscience Center (Bashir), King Fahad specialist hospital Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Jumanah A JaradFrom the Department of Pediatric Neurology (Al-Bradie, Jarad, Bokhari, Maddallah, Hedaithy, Alqutub, Turkistani), Neuroscience Center (Bashir), King Fahad specialist hospital Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Aziza R BokhariFrom the Department of Pediatric Neurology (Al-Bradie, Jarad, Bokhari, Maddallah, Hedaithy, Alqutub, Turkistani), Neuroscience Center (Bashir), King Fahad specialist hospital Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Dana K MaddallahFrom the Department of Pediatric Neurology (Al-Bradie, Jarad, Bokhari, Maddallah, Hedaithy, Alqutub, Turkistani), Neuroscience Center (Bashir), King Fahad specialist hospital Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Abdullah HedaithyFrom the Department of Pediatric Neurology (Al-Bradie, Jarad, Bokhari, Maddallah, Hedaithy, Alqutub, Turkistani), Neuroscience Center (Bashir), King Fahad specialist hospital Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Afnan A AlqutubFrom the Department of Pediatric Neurology (Al-Bradie, Jarad, Bokhari, Maddallah, Hedaithy, Alqutub, Turkistani), Neuroscience Center (Bashir), King Fahad specialist hospital Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Leenah N TurkistaniFrom the Department of Pediatric Neurology (Al-Bradie, Jarad, Bokhari, Maddallah, Hedaithy, Alqutub, Turkistani), Neuroscience Center (Bashir), King Fahad specialist hospital Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Shahid BashirFrom the Department of Pediatric Neurology (Al-Bradie, Jarad, Bokhari, Maddallah, Hedaithy, Alqutub, Turkistani), Neuroscience Center (Bashir), King Fahad specialist hospital Dammam, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo evaluate drug resistance epilepsy (DRE) patients with persistent seizures after using of standard antiepileptic drugs. This single center study aimed to investigate the utility of Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) resulted in a definitive diagnosis.

methodsThis was an observational retrospective study in 323 children who were admitted to the EMU for evaluation between 2012 and 2020.

resultsOf the 323 patients, 168 (52.01%) were males. The most common referral for EMU were better characterization 91 (28.17%) and pre-surgical evaluation 56 (17.3%). Of the participants, 273 (84.5%) had seizures one to 2 times per day. At discharge, 75.5% of admissions received a definitive diagnosis.

conclusionThe EMU admission for pediatric epilepsy patients is very important for early accurate diagnosis and management with surgery for those consider DRE patients.

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Drug Resistant EpilepsyEpilepsyAnticonvulsantsChildElectroencephalographyFemaleHumansMaleMonitoring, PhysiologicRetrospective StudiesSeizuresAnticonvulsants

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PMCPMC9987634

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