This 6th edition reviews some of the most noteworthy developments in the field, particularly in epileptic syndromes, but also focuses on the genetic aspects of the syndromes and their development. Progress brought about by advances in neuroimaging is also discussed in addition to specific etiologies such as parasitic diseases and immune and autoimmune diseases.
The different backgrounds of the contributors - coordinators and authors – ensure that the book’s longstanding reputation for objectivity and seriousness, built over almost 35 years, remain well-deserved.
This book written by the current leading specialists is recognized worldwide as the international reference in epilepsy.
Michelle Bureau travaille au centre Saint-Paul, Henri-Gastaut Hospital, Marseille, France
Pierre Genton travaille au centre Saint-Paul, Henri-Gastaut Hospital, Marseille, France
Charlotte Dravet est rattachée au centre Saint-Paul, Henri-Gastaut Hospital, Marseille, France; Infantile Neuropsychiatric Unit, Fondazionze Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli,IRCCS, Catholic University Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
Antonio V. Delgado-Escueta works in Department of Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, USA; Epilepsy Genetics and Genomics Labs,Neurology and Research Services, Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, USA
Renzo Guerrini works in Pediatric Neurology Unit and Laboratories, Children’s Hospital A. Meyer-University of Florence, Italy
Carlo Alberto Tassinari works to the University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy; Neurosciences Department, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
Pierre Thomas works to the Department of Neurology, Pasteur Hospital, Nice, France
Peter Wolf works to the Danish Epilepsy Centre Filadelfia, Dianalund, Denmark; Florianópolis, Brazil