Advances of Intractable Epilepsy in Childhood

Reasonable use of drugs in the treatment of epilepsy in childhood for satisfacfory effed,has drawn attention of the broad masses of medical workers.The appearance and application of new antiepileptic drug,brought hope to the children with epilepsy to entitle them more chances for selection.Although there was no evidence that new type of anti-epileptic drugs have more effective than the traditional antiepileptic drugs,many studies have documented they have a broad antiantiepileptic spectrum,nearly no interactions with other drugs,and fewer side effects.Neurotrophic factors integrat both cerebral protective effect and antiepileptic effect.The physiotherapy including vagus nerve stimulation,brain stimulation,cooling,radiation therapy extended our thought for treating intractable epilepsy.The research showed that the utilization of ketogenic diet in clinic is worth of further study.