title: Posttraumatic epilepsy.
abstract: The risk for development of posttraumatic epilepsy is generally related to the severity of injury or the brain trauma dose. This article discusses mechanisms and biomechanical effects of brain injury. Genetic factors, prevention and prophylaxis, and the use of antiepileptic drugs are discussed also.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Willmore
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001921:Brain / Q000503:physiopathology; D001924:Brain Concussion / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D001925:Brain Damage, Chronic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D001929:Brain Edema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D004834:Epilepsy, Post-Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D016489:Head Injuries, Closed / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants