Oxford Textbook of Epilepsy and Epileptic Seizures

Oxford Textbook of Epilepsy and Epileptic Seizures

Edited by Simon Shorvon, Renzo Guerrini, Mark Cook, and Samden Lhatoo

Abstract

This resource covers the scientific basis, clinical diagnosis, and treatment of epilepsy and epileptic seizures. Written by internationally-renowned specialists, each chapter comprehensively covers the current knowledge and evidence base related to each aspect of the disorder, with an emphasis on the personal experience of the authors.

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Publisher:: Oxford University Press

Print Publication Date:: Dec 2012

Print ISBN-13:: 9780199659043

Published online:: Dec 2012

DOI:: 10.1093/med/9780199659043.001.0001

Authors

Simon Shorvon, editor National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, UK

Renzo Guerrini, editor Neuroscience Department, Children's Hospital A. Meyer-University of Florence, Florence, Italy

Mark Cook, editor Department of Clinical Neuroscience, St. Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy, Australia

Samden Lhatoo, editor Department of Neurology, Case Medical Center, University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH, USA

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Front Matter
- List of Contributors
- List of Abbreviations
Chapter 1 Neurophysiology of EpilepsyFlorin Amzica
Chapter 2 Neurogenetics of EpilepsyRenzo Guerrini and Elena Parrini
Chapter 3 Neurochemistry of EpilepsyB. Keith Day, Lawrence Eisenman, and R. Edward Hogan
Chapter 4 Developmental Neurobiology, Neuroanatomy, and Neuropathology of EpilepsyIngmar Blümcke
Chapter 5 Definitions and Epidemiology of EpilepsyShichuo Li, Ding Ding, and Jianzhong Wu
Chapter 6 The Causes of EpilepsySimon Shorvon
Chapter 7 Classification, Clinical Symptoms, and SyndromesRenzo Guerrini and Carmen Barba
Chapter 8 Differential Diagnosis of EpilepsyKristina Malmgren, Markus Reuber, and Richard Appleton
Chapter 9 The Electroencephalogram in the Investigation of EpilepsyStephan U. Schuele, Adriana C. Bermeo, and Samden D. Lhatoo
Chapter 10 Neuroimaging in the Investigation of EpilepsyTrevor T.-J. Chong and Mark Cook
Chapter 11 The Biochemical, Haematological, Histological, Immunological, and Genetic Investigation of EpilepsySimon Shorvon
Chapter 12 Non-Pharmacological Therapy of EpilepsyPeter Wolf, Katia Lin, and Marina Nikanorova
Chapter 13 Reproductive Aspects of EpilepsyMichael R. Johnson and John J. Craig
Chapter 14 Neonatal Seizures and Infantile-Onset EpilepsiesElia Pestana Knight and Ingrid E.B. Tuxhorn
Chapter 15 Epileptic EncephalopathiesRenzo Guerrini and Carla Marini
Chapter 16 Principles of Treatment of Epilepsy in Children and AdolescentsRenzo Guerrini
Chapter 17 Epilepsy in Learning DisabilityTom Berney and Shoumitro Deb
Chapter 18 Epilepsy in the ElderlyTrevor T.-J. Chong and Wendyl D'Souza
Chapter 19 Psychiatric Comorbidity in EpilepsyMarco Mula
Chapter 20 Epilepsy due to Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebrovascular Disease, Central Nervous System Infections, and Brain TumoursGagandeep Singh, J.M.K. Murthy, and Ashalatha Radhakrishnan
Chapter 21 Epilepsy in Renal, Hepatic, and Other ConditionsAidan Neligan
Chapter 22 Management of Patients with First Seizure and Early EpilepsyZachary Grinspan and Shlomo Shinnar
Chapter 23 The Medical Treatment of Chronic Active EpilepsySimon Shorvon
Chapter 24 Epilepsy in RemissionJerry J. Shih
Chapter 25 Drug InteractionsPhilip N. Patsalos
Chapter 26 The Pharmacokinetics and Clinical Therapeutics of the Antiepileptic DrugsMark Cook and Simon Shorvon
Chapter 27 Principles of Epilepsy SurgerySamden D. Lhatoo
Chapter 28 Resective Surgery of Temporal Lobe EpilepsySimon V. Liubinas, Andrew P. Morokoff, and Terence J. O'Brien
Chapter 29 Resective Surgery of Extratemporal EpilepsyShahram Amina and Hans O. Lüders
Chapter 30 Vagal Nerve Stimulation and Deep Brain Stimulation in EpilepsyPaul A. J. M. Boon and Kristl E. Vonck
Chapter 31 Other Surgeries for Epilepsy and New ApproachesKitti Kaiboriboon and Samden D. Lhatoo
Chapter 32 Management of Seizures and of Epilepsy in the Emergency DepartmentAndrea O. Rossetti
Chapter 33 Management of Status Epilepticus on the Intensive Care UnitErich Schmutzhard and Bettina Pfausler
Chapter 34 Epilepsy and EmploymentAnn Jacoby
Chapter 35 Sexual and Emotional Behaviour in EpilepsySarah J. Wilson and Jessie Bendavid
Chapter 36 Epilepsy: Cognition and Memory in AdultsSallie Baxendale
Chapter 37 Legal Aspects of Epilepsy and Epilepsy and DrivingMorris Odell
End Matter
- Index

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Oxford Textbook of Epilepsy and Epileptic Seizures

Edited by Simon Shorvon, Renzo Guerrini, Mark Cook, and Samden Lhatoo

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