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Abstract Title:

Ketogenic Diet for the Management of Epilepsy Associated with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex in Children.

Abstract Source:

J Epilepsy Res. 2017 Jun ;7(1):45-49. Epub 2017 Jun 30. PMID: 28775955

Abstract Author(s):

Soyoung Park, Eun Joo Lee, Soyong Eom, Hoon-Chul Kang, Joon Soo Lee, Heung Dong Kim

Article Affiliation:

Soyoung Park

Abstract:

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: In the present study, we reviewed the outcome of ketogenic diet (KD) use for the management of epilepsy in children with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC).

METHODS: A total of 12 children with intractable epilepsy associated with TSC who were treated with KD at our hospital between March 1, 2008 and February 28, 2015 were retrospectively enrolled.

RESULTS: The mean age at the time of KD initiation was 73.1± 38.0 months. Patients were medically refractory to a mean of 4.8 ± 1.7 antiepileptic drugs. Nine patients (75.0%) had a history of infantile spasms. At 3 months after KD initiation, 10 patients (83.3%) had>50% seizure reduction. Moreover, 7 patients (58.3%) exhibited qualitative improvements in cognition and behavior after KD initiation, as reported by caregivers/parents. The mean duration of dietary therapy was 14.8± 12.8 months. Half of the patients in this study eventually underwent epilepsy surgery due to persistent seizures or seizure relapse.

CONCLUSION: KD is an important non-pharmacological treatment option for patients with intractable epilepsy associated with TSC. KD may improve cognition and behavior in addition to reducing seizure frequency.

Study Type : Human Study

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