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Original Article

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1972;15(11):1037-1046. Published online November 30, 1972.

Clinical Studies of Infantile Spasms

Sang Hyeup Kim¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Seoul National University

Abstract

Infantile spasms is a symptom complex which is still a therapeutic problem. This report reviews author’s experience and literature. In writer’s experience, the identification of the syndrome was not difficult. Most cases had no known causes. Treatment of the illness with the usual anticonvalsant was helpful in some cases. Treatment with ACTH revealed dramatic cessation of the seizures and improvement cf the EEG. This treatment with ACTH seemed to be best treatment. Unfortunately, however, this ACTH treatment also are failed in some.

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