Delayed and deferred surgery associated with cenobamate use in people with drug‐resistant focal epilepsy

Key Points

• This research investigates the impact of cenobamate on the timing of epilepsy surgery in patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy.
• Evaluated patients undergoing presurgical assessment for epilepsy
• Compared surgery timing between those treated with cenobamate and not
• Focused on outcomes among Hispanic and Latino patient populations
• Patients on cenobamate had less likelihood of undergoing surgery within 12 months
• Significant delays in surgical intervention were noted in Hispanic and Latino patients
• Identified potential barriers to care requiring further exploration

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