Abstract:In Canada, Epilepsy affects approximately 3 to 6 per 1000 children between the ages of 0 and 15. Of these children, 15-25% suffer from benign epilepsy with centro-temporal spikes (BECTS), making BECTS the most common benign childhood focal epileptic syndrome. Although BECTS is classified as a benign syndrome, cognitive and behavioral impairments have consistently been demonstrated during the active phase and after remission [1-3]. Impact of the side of epileptic foci on cognitive development however remains un… Show more
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