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Injuries in children with epilepsy: A hospital-based study

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Abstract

Objectives

To study the magnitude and pattern of injuries in children with epilepsy.

Methods

This prospective cohort study enrolled children with epilepsy (CWE) aged 2-16 years on treatment with anti-epileptics for a minimum duration of one-month and compared them with their own siblings (controls). A semi-structured questionnaire was used to enquire about epilepsy and type and frequency of injuries sustained at monthly follow-up visits. Participants were followed up for 12-months for occurrence of injuries.

Results

208 cases and 212 controls were analyzed. 21 cases (10.1%) and 10 controls (4.7%) had sustained injuries (P=0.03) (RR 2.1; 95% CI, 1.0 – 4.4). Seizure-related injuries were present in 4.3% of cases.

Conclusion

Children with epilepsy are at an increased risk of injuries and hence need supervision.

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  1. Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Lady Hardinge Medical College and associated Kalawati Saran Children Hospital, New Delhi, 110001, India

    Sushma Sajjan, Suvasini Sharma, Anju Seth & Satinder Aneja

  2. Department of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Neonatal, Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, BL Kapur Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, India

    Puneet Jain

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Sajjan, S., Jain, P., Sharma, S. et al. Injuries in children with epilepsy: A hospital-based study. Indian Pediatr 53, 883–885 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-016-0952-7

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