Definition: Seizures that are difficult control, despite treatment with antiepileptic drugs. Intractable seizures may need to be treated with surgery if patients cannot gain achieve seizure control with medications alone.
Intractable Seizure
From Reza Shouri, MD, former About.com Guide
Updated July 01, 2008
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