Pediatric Neurology
Volume 30, Issue 4 , Pages 254-256 , April 2004

Levetiracetam in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

  • Emily C de los Reyes, MD

      Affiliations

    • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCommunications should be addressed to:Dr. de los Reyes; Division of Neurology; Children's Hospital; 700 Children's Drive; Columbus, OH 43205, USA.
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  • Gregory B Sharp, MD

      Affiliations

    • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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  • Jane P Williams, PhD

      Affiliations

    • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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  • Sue E Hale, RN

      Affiliations

    • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

Received 3 June 2003 ,Accepted 4 September 2003.

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PII: S0887-8994(03)00472-7

doi: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2003.09.007

Pediatric Neurology
Volume 30, Issue 4 , Pages 254-256 , April 2004

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