One hundred sixty-eight children with an initial afebrile, unprovoked seizure were identified from a regional EEG laboratory. This case-finding method seemed justified because 86% of regional physicians indicated they order an EEG after a first seizure. Clinical information and recurrence rate were determined from records and telephone calls. Eighty-one percent had been seen by a pediatric neurologist. Overall, 51.8% recurred, and of those with a recurrence, 79% had additional seizures. Recurrence rates were highest in those with abnormal neurologic examination, focal spikes on EEG, and complex partial seizures. The lowest rates of recurrence followed a generalized tonic-clonic seizure, with normal EEG and normal neurologic examination. Prescription of anticonvulsants did not alter the recurrence rate.
FIUV varix is associated with a high incidence of fetal anomalies and obstetric complications. Detailed sonography is necessary to exclude fetal anomalies. Karyotyping should be offered when additional fetal abnormalities are detected. Intensive surveillance including color Doppler ultrasound should be started from the moment of diagnosis until delivery, especially in those cases presenting early in pregnancy.
We describe three cases of vasa previa and review the English-language literature for all cases reported since 1980. Antenatal diagnosis was significantly associated with decreased fetal mortality (p = 0.033). A low-lying placenta is a risk factor for vasa previa, as it occurred in 81% of patients.
Advice to vary infants' head positions needs to be communicated to parents/guardians well before the two-month well-child clinic visit. This could occur in the prenatal period by prenatal care providers or educators, or during the neonatal period by postpartum and public health nurses. Prevention education may be emphasized for parents/guardians of male infants and infants who have had assisted deliveries.
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