Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
Volume 16, Issue 1 , Pages 16-22 , March 2009

Pediatric Seizure and Epilepsy Classification: Why Is It Important or Is It Important?

  • Matthew Troester, DO
    • ,
  • Harold L. Rekate, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Harold L. Rekate, MD, C/O Neurosciences Publication, Barrow Neurological Institute, 350 W Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013

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doi: 10.1016/j.spen.2009.01.003

Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
Volume 16, Issue 1 , Pages 16-22 , March 2009

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