Risk Factors and Phenytoin Prophylaxis for Early Post-Traumatic Seizures among Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury

摘要

Background:Post-traumatic seizure is a well-known and serious complication of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The incidence and risk factors vary among study populations. Very little data have been published concerning this in the Malaysian population. The aim of this study was to ascertain the risk factors for the development of early post-traumatic seizures among patients with TBI.