48-hour video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy presurgical evaluation is cost-effective and safe in resource-limited setting

摘要

Introduction: Video-EEG monitoring is one of the key investigations in epilepsy pre-surgical evaluation but limited by cost. This study aimed to determine the efficacy and safety of a 48-hour (3-day) video EEG monitoring, with rapid pre-monitoring antiepileptic drugs withdrawal.