Mortality in paediatric epilepsy

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作者
Appleton, RE [1 ]
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[1] Dept Neurol, Roald Dahl EEG Unit, Liverpool L12 2AP, Merseyside, England
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10.1136/adc.88.12.1091
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R72 [儿科学];
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100202 ;
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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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页码:1091 / 1094
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