Prevalence of cerebral visual impairment in developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies (DEEs) are defined by drug-resistant seizures and neurodevelopmental disorders. Over 50% of patients have a genetic cause. Studies have shown that patients with DEEs, regardless of genetic diagnosis, experience a central visual function disorder known as Cerebral (cortical) Visual Impairment (CVI). The prevalence of CVI in DEE patients is currently unknown. A quantitative synthesis of existing data on the prevalence rates of this condition would aid in understanding the magnitude of the problem, outlining future research, and suggesting the need for therapeutic strategies for early identification and prevention of the disorder.

Methods

The protocol followed the PRISMA-P statement for systematic review and meta-analysis

SUBMITTER: Perinelli MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11365209 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature