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A Follow-Up Study after Discontinuation of Antiepileptic Drug Therapy in Children with Well-Controlled Epilepsy : The Factors that Influence Recurrence
Sa Jun Chung, Hye Jeon Chung, Young Mi Choi, Eu Hyun Cho
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2002;45(12):1559-1570.   Published online December 15, 2002
Purpose : There has been no exact answer to the question of when to discontinue antiepileptic drugs(AEDs) in children with well-controlled epilepsy for a long period. This study is about the risk factors of relapse after withdrawal of AEDs in seizure(Sz)-free patients to show a guideline for discontinuation of AEDs. Methods : One hundred and sixty-nine children were diagnosed as epileptic...
Clinical Study of Effectiveness Topiramate in Children with Intractable Epilepsy
Young Mi Choi, Sa Jun Chung
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2001;44(1):62-67.   Published online January 15, 2001
Purpose : Topiramate(TPM) is a new anticonvulsant with multiple action mechanisms which should theoretically represent a wide therapeutic spectrum. However, there is still little clinical experience of its use in Asian children with epilepsy. Methods : The patients were total 96 children who were treated with more than 2 anticonvulsants but poorly controlled seizure activity. TPM was given as add-on therapy...