Analysis of risk factors related to early post-traumatic seizures and post-traumatic epilepsy

Abstract

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability and plays a critical role in early post-TBI seizures within 1 week of assault, which could transpire in as many as 53% of all TBIs [1]. Post-traumatic seizures (PTSs) caused by TBI can occur either early (within 1 week of the injury) or late (after 1 week of the injury). Proper control of early post-traumatic seizures (EPTSs) is of paramount importance because seizure attacks in the acute stage can add secondary injury to the already damaged brain [2]. In the long run, approximately 25% of patients with Analysis of risk factors related to early post-traumatic seizures and post-traumatic epilepsy