New-onset refractory status epilepticus: a retrospective cohort study

ConclusionsNew-onset refractory status epilepticus is a syndrome associated with multiple complications, high mortality, and subsequent intractable epilepsy. There are multiple causes, some of which are autoimmune encephalitides; however, in this series the majority of patients had no clear etiology identified after extensive evaluation. Prospective studies are needed to determine optimal evaluation and treatment.
Source: Seizure - Category: Neurology Source Type: research