Comparing two classification schemes for seizures and epilepsy in rural China.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

The International League against Epilepsy (ILAE) updated the classifications of seizures and epilepsies in 2017. The 2017 classifications were compared with the 1980s classifications in rural China.

Methods

People with epilepsy receiving treatment under the National Epilepsy Control Programme were recruited from rural areas in China. Their seizures and epileptic syndrome were classified using the 1980s ILAE classification system and then re-classified according to the 2017 system. Differences in seizure, epilepsy and aetiology classifications were identified.

Results

A total of 597 individuals (58% males, aged 6-78 years) were included. Amongst them 535 (90%) had a single seizure type, 57 (9.55%) had two types and five (0.84%) had three. There w

SUBMITTER: Wang F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6365184 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature