Effect of a ketogenic diet on decrease of seizures in refractory epilepsy among children (infancy to 14 years old) in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Refractory (intractable/pharmaco-resistant) epilepsy in children is considered if disabling seizures continue despite appropriate trials of two anti-seizure drugs, either alone or in combination. Ketogenic diets are used as a treatment option in many countries for children with refractory seizures; however, few patients have tried it in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, we examined the relationship between the exposure to a ketogenic diet and its effect in decreasing seizure frequency in infants and children up to 14 years who had refractory epilepsy and assessed factors that could improve the outcome of seizures.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted at King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected by reviewing medical records of eligible c

SUBMITTER: Baghdadi LR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10560352 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature