Journal article
Incidence of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy in children is similar to adults
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine the incidence of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) in children in Ontario, Canada.
METHODS: Cases of suspected pediatric SUDEP occurring between January 1, 2014, and December 31, 2015, in Ontario, Canada, were eligible for inclusion. Potential cases were identified through 3 sources: a national pediatrician surveillance program, child neurologist report, and screening of provincial forensic autopsies. Cases …
Authors
Keller AE; Whitney R; Li S-A; Pollanen MS; Donner EJ
Journal
Neurology, Vol. 91, No. 2, pp. e107–e111
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
July 10, 2018
DOI
10.1212/wnl.0000000000005762
ISSN
0028-3878