Mortality in paediatric epilepsy.
The reasons for premature death in paediatric epilepsy are reviewed with reference to recent studies reported in the literature. Ways of informing families of children with epilepsy about the risk of death are discussed, and recommendations for personal practice given.
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The Roald Dahl EEG Unit, Department of Neurology, Eaton Road, Liverpool L12 2AP, UK. Richard.Appleton@RLCH-TR.NWEST.NHS.UK
D003645:Death, Sudden / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000401:mortality*; D005192:Family Health; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors