| Factor | Present? | n | % epilepsy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early epilepsy | No | 29/868 | 3 |
| Yes | 59/238 | 25* | |
| Hematoma | No | 27/854 | 3 |
| Yes | 45/128 | 35* | |
| Depressed fracture | No | 27/832 | 3 |
| Yes | 76/447 | 17* |
*p < .001
Adapted from B Jennett, G Teasdale. Management of Head Injuries. Philadelphia: FA Davis, 1981:271. From Willmore LJ. Head trauma and the development of post-traumatic epilepsy. In: Ettinger AB and Devinsky O, eds. Managing epilepsy and co-existing disorders. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann; 2002;229-238. With permission from Elsevier (www.elsevier.com).
Reviewed By:
Steven C. Schachter MD
on:
Wednesday, March 31, 2004
