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March 3, 2026Seizure2 citations

Evolution of disparities in pediatric epilepsy surgery use over two decades

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AAAlex S. AguirreEBEllen C. BroekhuizenDPDaan A. Pijs

Key Points

  • Surgery disparities in pediatric epilepsy have evolved significantly over the last 20 years, indicating changing clinical practices.
  • Over 2 decades, there has been a marked increase in the percentage of surgical interventions for epilepsy in children.
  • Assessment of surgery use involved a comprehensive review of clinical records across multiple healthcare settings.
  • Findings highlight persistent inequality in epilepsy treatment, emphasizing the need for equitable healthcare access.
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Aguirre et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75f47c6e9836116a2a89fhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.seizure.2026.01.020
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