2020
DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd007286.pub5
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Antiepileptic drugs as prophylaxis for postcraniotomy seizures

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“…Antiepileptic drugs are recommended for patients who have had a seizure, but there is no good quality evidence to support their prophylactic use 11294950. National clinical guidelines recommend choice of formulation based on various factors, including age and seizure type 3251.…”
Section: How Is It Treated?mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Antiepileptic drugs are recommended for patients who have had a seizure, but there is no good quality evidence to support their prophylactic use 11294950. National clinical guidelines recommend choice of formulation based on various factors, including age and seizure type 3251.…”
Section: How Is It Treated?mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…6,7 Also, a recent Cochrane review demonstrated no consistent evidence to suggest that preventative AED treatments are effective in reducing the number of seizures that occur postsurgery. 8 From a neurosurgeon's perspective, this case highlights the fact that a case that any of us could be involved in might lead to what seems a harsh and perhaps unreasonable punishment.…”
Section: Illustrative Casementioning
confidence: 96%
“…Antiseizure medication use for prophylaxis in patients without a seizure history is not recommended and is associated with more adverse effects . Typically, patients undergoing BM resection are placed on a prophylactic antiseizure medication in the postoperative period because seizures in this setting can be devastating, although published evidence supporting this practice is limited …”
Section: Symptom Managementmentioning
confidence: 99%