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Management of Seizures in Neurosurgical Practice
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 13 April 2024
Summary
Seizures are a presenting feature of many neurosurgical disorders, and can arise as a result of neurosurgical treatment or its complications. Recognition and effective management of seizures can be life-saving, and will minimise long term seizure induced morbidity. In this Element the authors describe seizure diagnosis, emergency and ongoing management, and considerations in neurosurgical conditions.
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- Online ISBN: 9781009487238Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication: 09 May 2024
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