What are the predominant predictors of seizure relapse following discontinuation of anti-seizure medication in epileptic children?

Seda Kanmaz Dilara Ece Toprak Cemile Büşra ÖlçülüIpek DokurelErdem Simsek Hepsen Mine Serin Sanem Keskin Yılmaz Gül Aktan Sarenur Gökben Hasan Tekgül

Published in: Epileptic disorders : international epilepsy journal with videotape (2023)

The duration of seizure freedom before discontinuation of ASM was not a predominant risk factor for seizure relapse: 2-3 years versus >3 years. The predictive values of five predictors of seizure relapse rate should be evaluated for patients with different epilepsy subgroups.

Keyphrases

temporal lobe epilepsy
free survival
healthcare
emergency department
electronic health record