Epilepsy in Children

This book provides an in-depth and up-to-date review of all aspects of childhood epilepsy for the specialist neurologist or paediatrician with an interest in this area. The first edition was praised for its valuable clinical approach to examining the nature of epileptic syndromes, and to its appropriate and readable coverage of the underlying basic science, both features that are retained and expanded on in this update. Particular updates to this second edition include full coverage of new developments in epidemiology, genetics, classification, imaging, drug therapies and other treatments. Several new chapters have been added, including those covering eyelid myoclonia, Rasmussen's syndrome, cognitive and behavioural manifestations of epilepsy, and vagal nerve stimulation. The book will continue to provide invaluable support for the physician when confronted by a child with epilepsy.