Neurophysiologic and Neuroradiologic Features of Intractable Epilepsy After Traumatic Brain Injury in Adults

Authors:
  • MAMark A. Agostini
    Mark A. Agostini
  • AFAlan B. Frol
    Alan B. Frol
  • BMBruce Mickey
    Bruce Mickey
  • JFJames Fleckenstein
    James Fleckenstein
  • EBEileen Bigio
    Eileen Bigio
  • PNPaul C. Van Ness
    Paul C. Van Ness
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Abstract
TRAUMATIC brain injury (TBI) is a common cause of epilepsy, accounting for approximately 4% of focal epilepsy in the general population, and is the leading cause of epilepsy with onset in young adults (those aged 15-24 years).1 Epilepsy resulting from brain trauma is often difficult to control with medical therapy, and is the cause of epilepsy in approximately 5% of patients referred to specialized epilepsy centers.2

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