Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
Volume 14, Issue 4 , Pages 201-203 , December 2007

Complications and Consequences of Epilepsy Surgery, Ketogenic Diet, and Vagus Nerve Stimulation

  • Angus A. Wilong, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Angus A. Wilong, MD, Department of Pediatric Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital, 6621 Fannin Street, CC1250, Houston, TX 77030.

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PII: S1071-9091(07)00060-5

doi: 10.1016/j.spen.2007.08.007

Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
Volume 14, Issue 4 , Pages 201-203 , December 2007

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