Journal article
Seizures in children with cerebral palsy and white matter injury
MS Cooper, MT MacKay, M Fahey, D Reddihough, SM Reid, K Williams, AS Harvey
Pediatrics | AMER ACAD PEDIATRICS | Published : 2017
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study was to describe the prevalence, syndromes, and evolution of seizure disorders in children with cerebral palsy (CP) due to white matter injury (WMI). METHODS: For this population-based cohort study, brain MRI scans and medical records were reviewed in children in the Victorian Cerebral Palsy Register born between 1999 and 2006 recorded as having WMI. Children were excluded if they had features of an undiagnosed syndrome, associated cortical malformation or injury, or no medical contact in the preceding year. Included were 166 children with CP and isolated WMI due to presumed vascular insufficiency or hemorrhage; 87 were born preterm. Seizure and CP details we..
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Funding Acknowledgements
Dr Reid received salary support through an Early Career Fellowship (2014-2017) from the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council. The Victorian Cerebral Palsy Register is supported by grants from the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services, the Victorian Medical Insurance Agency, and the Victorian Government's Operational Infrastructure Support Program.