Childhood Epilepsies & Brain Development

The epilepsies are quite frequent among the general population and particularly during childhood. Many childhood epilepsies are associated with abnormalities of brain development as well as with learning abilities. This book brings together contributions from many international eminent scientists and clinicians involved in the diagnosis, treatment and research on childhood epilepsies and in the study of specific features of brain development in relation to the pathophysiology of childhood epilepsies. This book is recommended to all clinicians who would like up-to-date knowledge of the basic aspects of brain development and seizures of the developing brain.