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Endoscopic Intervention for Anastomotic Leakage After Gastrectomy

  • Ji Yoon Kim;Hyunsoo Chung
    • Journal of Gastric Cancer
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    • 제24권1호
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    • pp.108-121
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    • 2024
  • Anastomotic leaks and fistulas are significant complications of gastric surgery that potentially lead to increased postoperative morbidity and mortality. Surgical intervention is reserved for cases with severe symptoms or hemodynamic instability; however, surgery carries a higher risk of complications. With advancements in endoscopic treatment options, endoscopic approaches have emerged as the primary choice for managing these complications. Endoscopic clipping is a traditional method comprising 2 main categories: through-the-scope clips and over-the-scope clips. Through-the-scope clips are user friendly and adaptable to various clinical scenarios, whereas over-the-scope clips can close larger defects. Another promising approach is endoscopic stent insertion, which has shown a high success rate for leak closure, although vigilant monitoring is required to monitor stent migration. Infection control is essential in post-surgical leakage cases, and endoscopic internal drainage provides a relatively safe and noninvasive means to manage fluids, contributing to infection control and wound healing promotion. Endoscopic suturing offers full-thickness wound closure, but requires additional training and endoscopic versatility. As a promising tool, endoscopic vacuum therapy potentially surpasses stent therapy by draining inflammatory materials and closing defects. Furthermore, the use of tissue sealants, such as fibrin glue and cyanoacrylate, has been reported to be effective in selected situations. The choice of endoscopic device should be tailored to individual cases and specific patient conditions, with careful consideration of the nature of the defect. Further extensive studies involving larger patient populations are required to provide more robust evidence on the efficacy of endoscopic approach in managing post-gastric anastomotic leaks.

Sciatic neurotmesis and periostitis ossificans progressiva due to a traumatic/unexpected glass injury: a case report

  • Berkay Yalcinkaya;Hasan Ocak;Ahmet Furkan Colak;Levent Ozcakar
    • Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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    • 제41권1호
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    • pp.45-47
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    • 2024
  • Peripheral nerves may be affected or injured for several reasons. Peripheral nerve damage can result from trauma, surgery, anatomical abnormalities, entrapment, systemic diseases, or iatrogenic injuries. Trauma and iatrogenic injuries are the most common causes. The ulnar, median, and radial nerves are the most injured nerves in the upper extremities, while the sciatic and peroneal nerves are the most injured nerves in the lower extremities. The clinical symptoms of peripheral nerve damage include pain, weakness, numbness/ tingling, and paresthesia. Therefore, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of peripheral nerve injuries are crucial. If a peripheral nerve injury is left untreated, it can lead to severe complications and significant morbidity. The sciatic nerve is one of the most affected nerves. This nerve is generally injured by trauma and iatrogenic causes. Children are more susceptible to trauma than adults. Therefore, sciatic nerve injuries are observed in pediatric patients. When the sciatic nerve is damaged, pain, weakness, sensory loss, and gait disturbances can occur. Therefore, the diagnosis and treatment of sciatic nerve injuries are important to avoid unexpected consequences. Ultrasound can play an important role in the diagnosis of peripheral nerve injury and the follow-up of patients. The aim of this case report is twofold. First, we aimed to emphasize the critical role of ultrasonographic evaluation in the diagnosis of peripheral nerve injuries and pathologies. Second, we aimed to present this case, which has distinguishing features, such as the existence of periostitis ossificans progressiva with sciatic neurotmesis due to a traumatic glass injury.

A case series of emergency pancreaticoduodenectomies: What were their indications and outcomes?

  • Kit-Fai Lee;Janet Wui Cheung Kung;Andrew Kai Yip Fung;Hon-Ting Lok;Charing Ching Ning Chong;John Wong;Kelvin Kai Chai Ng;Paul Bo San Lai
    • 한국간담췌외과학회지
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    • 제27권4호
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    • pp.437-442
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    • 2023
  • Emergency pancreaticoduodenectomy (EPD) is a rarely performed operation. It is important to know the indications and outcomes of EPD to have a better understanding of its application in clinical practice. A review of eight consecutive cases of EPD was done. Between January 2003 and December 2021, 8 out of 370 patients (2.2%) in a single center received pancreaticoduodenectomy as emergency. There were six males and two females with a median age of 45.5 years. The indications were trauma in three patients, bleeding tumors in two patients, and one patient each in obstructing duodenal tumor, postoperative complication and post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) complication. The median operative time and blood loss were 427.5 minutes and 1,825 mL, respectively. There was no operative mortality. Seven patients (87.5%) had postoperative complications. Three patients (37.5%) developed postoperative grade B pancreatic fistula. The median postoperative hospital stay was 23.5 days. Five patients were still alive while three patients survived for 13, 31, and 42 months after the operation. The causes of death were recurrent tumors in two patients, and sepsis in one patient. According to this case series, EPD is associated with increased morbidity and pancreatic fistula, but is still deserved in life-threatening situations and long-term survival is possible after EPD.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis: Any time is a good time

  • Hamza Wani;Sadananda Meher;Uppalapati Srinivasulu;Laxmi Narayanan Mohanty;Madhusudan Modi;Mohammad Ibrarullah
    • 한국간담췌외과학회지
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    • 제27권3호
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    • pp.271-276
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    • 2023
  • Backgrounds/Aims: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy within one week of acute cholecystitis is considered safe and advantageous. Surgery beyond first week is reserved for non-resolving attack or complications. To compare clinical outcomes of patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the first week and between two to six weeks of an attack of acute cholecystitis. Methods: In an analysis of a prospectively maintained database, all patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis were divided into two groups: group A, operated within one week; and group B, operated between two to six weeks of an attack. Main variables studied were mean operative time, conversion to open cholecystectomy, morbidity profile, and duration of hospital stay. Results: A total of 116 patients (74 in group A and 42 in group B) were included. Mean interval between onset of symptoms & surgery was five days (range, 1-7 days) in group A and 12 days (range, 8-20 days) in group B. Operative time and incidence of subtotal cholecystectomy were higher in group B (statistically not significant). Mean postoperative stay was 2 days in group A and 3 days in group B. Laparoscopy was converted to open cholecystectomy in two patients in each group. There was no incidence of biliary injury. One patient in group B died during the postoperative period due to continued sepsis and multiorgan failure. Conclusions: In tertiary care setting, with adequate surgical expertise, laparoscopic cholecystectomy can be safely performed in patients with acute cholecystitis irrespective of the time of presentation.

Downregulated CDK10 promotes cancer progression and radioresistance in lung cancer through activating the JNK/c-Jun signaling pathway

  • Chaojin Hong;Yimei Meng;Anchen Qiu;Haibo Zhang;Liu Yang;Yupeng Hong;Yumei Huang
    • BMB Reports
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    • 제57권7호
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    • pp.336-341
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    • 2024
  • Lung cancer is one of the most significant malignancies, with both high morbidity and mortality. CDK10 is closely related to cancer progression and metastasis. However, its role in lung cancer radioresistance demands further clarification. In this study, we demonstrated that CDK10 was downregulated in lung cancer tissues, and CDK10 expression level was associated with the clinical prognosis in lung cancer patients. We also found that silencing CDK10 promoted lung cancer cell proliferation, migration, and radioresistance. We further verified that silencing CDK10 facilitated the activation of JNK/c-Jun signaling, and c-Jun depletion could reverse the effects of CDK10 knockdown in lung cancer cells. Our findings revealed that CDK10 plays an important role in cell growth and radioresistance by inhibiting JNK/c-Jun signaling pathway in lung cancer. Therefore, CDK10 might be a promising therapeutic target in lung cancer.

Long-Term Outcomes of Modified Cone Reconstruction for Ebstein's Anomaly in Pediatric Patients in a Single Center

  • Ilkun Park;Tae-Gook Jun;Ji-Hyuk Yang;I-Seok Kang;June Huh;Jinyoung Song;Ok Jeong Lee
    • Korean Circulation Journal
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    • 제54권2호
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    • pp.78-90
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    • 2024
  • Background and Objective: We aimed to investigate long-term clinical and echocardiographic outcomes, including tricuspid valve durability, annular growth, and left ventricular reverse remodeling, after modified cone reconstruction in patients with Ebstein's anomaly. Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of all pediatric patients who underwent modified cone reconstruction for Ebstein's anomaly at a single tertiary center between January 2005 and June 2021. Results: A total of 14 pediatric patients underwent modified cone reconstruction for Ebstein's anomaly; the median age was 5.8 years (range, 0.01-16.6). There were three patients (21.4%) with Carpentier type B, ten patients with Carpentier type C (71.4%), and one patient with Carpentier type D (7.1%). There was no early or late mortality, arrhythmia, or readmission for heart failure at a 10-year follow-up. There were no cases of more than mild tricuspid stenosis or more than moderate tricuspid regurgitation during the study period, except for one patient with severe tricuspid regurgitation who underwent reoperation. The z value for tricuspid valve annular size significantly decreased immediately after the operation (2.46 vs. -1.15, p<0.001). However, from 1 year to 7 years after surgery, the z values were maintained between -1 and +1. Left ventricular end-systolic volume, end-diastolic volume, and stroke volume increased after surgery and remained elevated until seven years postoperatively. Conclusions: Ebstein's anomaly in children can be repaired by modified cone reconstruction with low mortality and morbidity, good tricuspid valve durability, and annular growth relative to somatic growth.

COVID-19 Vaccination-Related Myocarditis: What We Learned From Our Experience and What We Need to Do in The Future

  • Jae-Hyeong Park;Kye Hun Kim
    • Korean Circulation Journal
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    • 제54권6호
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    • pp.295-310
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    • 2024
  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 has led to a global health crisis with substantial mortality and morbidity. To combat the COVID-19 pandemic, various vaccines have been developed, but unexpected serious adverse events including vaccine-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia, carditis, and thromboembolic events have been reported and became a huddle for COVID-19 vaccination. Vaccine-related myocarditis (VRM) is a rare but significant adverse event associated primarily with mRNA vaccines. This review explores the incidence, risk factors, clinical presentation, pathogenesis, management strategies, and outcomes associated with VRM. The incidence of VRM is notably higher in male adolescents and young adults, especially after the second dose of mRNA vaccines. The pathogenesis appears to involve an immune-mediated process, but the precise mechanism remains mostly unknown so far. Most studies have suggested that VRM is mild and self-limiting, and responds well to conventional treatment. However, a recent nationwide study in Korea warns that severe cases, including fulminant myocarditis or death, are not uncommon in patients with COVID-19 VRM. The long-term cardiovascular consequences of VRM have not been well understood and warrant further investigation. This review also briefly addresses the critical balance between the substantial benefits of COVID-19 vaccination and the rare risks of VRM in the coming endemic era. It emphasizes the need for continued surveillance, research to understand the underlying mechanisms, and strategies to mitigate risk. Filling these knowledge gaps would be vital to refining vaccination recommendations and improving patient care in the evolving COVID-19 pandemic landscape.

Hematological Aspects in A Endotoxemic Young Rabbit Model

  • Park, Seok-Cheol;Kwon, Heun-Young;Kim, Jai-Young;Hwang, Soo-Myung;Kim, Tae-Un;Seong, Hee-Kyung;Kim, Yang-Weon;Lee, Won-Jae
    • 대한의생명과학회지
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    • 제8권3호
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    • pp.115-125
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    • 2002
  • Gram-negative septicemia, which continues to be a serious clinical problem, is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. Endotoxin of gram-negative bacteria is a pivotal pathogen of sepsis. To understand the effect of endotoxin on hematological aspect and the time course in early childhood, this study was designed with experimental septic model of young rabbits (8 week-old). Rabbits were divided into control (n=7) and endotoxin group (0.50 mg/kg of endotoxin). The endotoxin group was subdivided into six groups by the sampling times: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hr-group (E-G$_{3}$, E-G$_{6}$, E-G$_{12}$, E-G$_{24}$, E-G$_{48}$ and E-G$_{72hrs}$, each n=7). The evaluation of CBC, activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), prothrombin time (PT), fibrinogen concentration, coagulation factors and D-dimer were taken from the bloods. The number of leukocytes was lower in E-G$_{3}$ and E-G$_{6hrs}$ (due to pantocytopenia), whereas it was higher in E-G$_{24}$ and E-G$_{48}$ (due to neutrophilia and/or lymphophilia) than in control group (P<0.05). Platelet counts in E-G$_{3}$, E-G$_{6}$, E-G$_{12}$, E-G$_{24}$ and E-G$_{48hrs}$ were lower than those of control group (P<0.05). Normoblast counts in E-G$_{3}$, E-G$_{6}$, E-G$_{12}$, E-G$_{24}$ and E-G$_{48hrs}$ were higher than those of control group (p<0.01). APTT in E-G$_{3}$, E-G$_{6}$, E-G$_{12}$, E-G$_{24}$ and E-G$_{72hrs}$ were longer while PT in E-G$_{3}$, E-G$_{6}$, E-G$_{48}$ and E-G$_{72hrs}$ were higher than those of control group (p<0.05). Fibrinogen concentrations were lower in E-G$_{3}$, E-G$_{6}$ and E-G$_{12}$ but higher in E-G$_{48}$ and E-G$_{72hrs}$ than those of control (p<0.05). Intrinsic coagulation factors (XII, XI, IX, VIII) in all endotoxin groups were significantly lower than those of control group (p<0.05). Extrinsic coagulation factor (X, VII, V, II) were lower in E-G$_{3}$, E-G$_{6}$, E-G$_{12}$ and E-G$_{24hrs}$ whereas they were higher in E-G$_{48}$ and E-G$_{72hrs}$ than in control group (p<0.05). D-dimer concentrations in E-G$_{48}$ and E-G$_{72hrs}$ were higher than those of control group (P<0.001). We concluded that endotoxin led to extensive hematological disturbances including disseminated intravascular coagulation in the young rabbits and that this pathologic condition in the infant and childhood groups will cause the grave results.

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양측 슬괵건을 이용한 후방 십자 인대 및 후외측 지대 재건술 (Posterior Cruciate Ligament and Posterolateral Structure Reconstruction using Bilateral Hamstring Tendons)

  • 인용;김석중;이규영
    • 대한관절경학회지
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    • 제9권2호
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    • pp.167-173
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    • 2005
  • 목적: 저자들은 후방 십자 인대 손상과 후외측 회전 불안정성이 동반된 환자에서 양 측 슬괵건을 채취하여 각각 후방 십자 인대 및 후외측 지대 재건술을 시행하고 그 결과를 보고하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2002년 10월부터 2004년 3월까지 후방 및 후외측 회전 불안정성으로 양 측 슬괵건을 이용한 후방십자 인대 및 후외측 지대 재건술을 시행한 10명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 남자가 9명 여자가 1명이었고 평균 연령은 36.8세였다. 평균 추시 기간은 17개월(12개월-2년 4개월)이었다. 후방 십자 인대는 환측 슬괵건을 이용하여 횡고정 핀과 Intrafix (Mitek, Norwood, MA) 로 고정하였고 후외측 지대는 비골두에 터널을 뚫어 건측 슬괵건을 통과 시킨 후 대퇴골 외과의 등장점에 흡수성 나사로 고정하였다. 후방 전위 정도는 후방 부하 방사선 사진으로 계측하였고 이학적 검사상 회전 불안정성의 정도를 Noyes와 Barber-Westin의 분류에 따라 평가하였다. 슬관절 기능 평가는 Lysholm 점수와 International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) 평가 기준을 이용하였으며 건측 공여부의 평가는 IKDC 평가기준 공여부 항목과 슬관절 굴곡력으로 평가하였다. 결과: 후방 부하 방사선 사진상 술 전 13.3 mm에서 술 후 3.7mm로 호전되었으며 $30^{\circ}$$90^{\circ}$ 경골 외회전 검사상 기능적 소견을 보인 예가 7예, 부분 기능적 소견을 보인 예가 2예, 실패의 소견을 보인 예가 1예였다. Lysholm 점수는 술 전 54점에서 술 후 86점으로 호전되었다. IKDC 평가 기준상 거의 정상 이상이 8예, 비정상이 2예 이었으며 심한 비정상의 소견을 보인 예는 없었다. 건측 하지 공여부 평가상 2예에서 감각 저하를 호소하였으나 슬관절 굴곡력의 약화 소견은 없었다. 결론: 후방 십자 인대 손상과 후외측 회전 불안정성이 동반된 환자에서 양 측 슬괵건을 이용한 후방 십자 인대 및 후외측 지대 재건술은 양호한 임상 결과와 건측 채취부의 합병증이 적은 좋은 치료 방법으로 사료된다.

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소아청소년 간질 환자에서 동반된 두통의 역학과 임상적 특징 (Epidemiology and clinical characteristics of headache comorbidity with epilepsy in children and adolescents)

  • 노영일
    • Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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    • 제50권7호
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    • pp.672-677
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    • 2007
  • 목 적 : 두통과 간질은 소아기에 흔한 질환이다. 두통 환자에서 간질의 발생이 높고, 간질 환자에서 두통 발생이 높다. 소아 간질 환자에서 동반된 두통과 간질 발작과 동반되는 두통에 대한 보고는 드물다. 실제 임상에서 간질 환자와 의사들은 간질의 치료에 관심을 갖고 있기 때문에, 간질에 동반된 두통의 평가와 치료를 적절히 하지 못하고 있는 실정이다. 이에 저자는 소아청소년 간질 환자에 동반된 두통과 편두통의 빈도, 임상적인 특징과 치료에 대해서 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법 : 조선대학교병원 소아과 간질 클리닉의 초진과 재진 간질 환자 229명(남녀 비 1.1:1.0)을 대상으로 전향적으로 연구 하였다. 평균 나이는 $10.0{\pm}4.1$세(나이 범위 4-17세)이었다. 간질 환자 중 두통 환자는 86명(남녀 비 1.05:1.0)이었고, 평균 나이는 $10.7{\pm}3.6$세이었다. 두통 환자 중 편두통 환자는 64명(남녀 비 1.0:1.0)이었고, 평균 나이는 $10.6{\pm}3.7$세이었다. 대상 환자 모두에게 질문지를 배포하여 환자와 보호자가 상의하여 답하게 하였고, 질문지를 통하여 간질에 동반된 두통과 간질 발작시 두통에 대하여 자세히 조사하였으며, 두통의 심한 정도의 평가는 VAS (visual analogue scale; 0-10; 0, 통증 없음, 10, 가장 심한 통증)를 사용하였다. 두통에 의한 장애는 PedMIDAS를 사용하여 평가하였다. 두통의 분류는 2004년에 개정된 국제 두통 질환분류를 이용하였다. 간질의 분류는 1981년 항간질연맹(ILAE)에서 발표한 분류법을 사용하였다. 결 과 : 소아 간질 환자에서 동반된 두통은 229명 중 86명(37.6%)이었고, 편두통은 64명(27.9%)이었다. 두통의 유형은 편두통이 74.4%로 가장 흔하였으며, 전조 편두통이 48.8%로 가장 높았다. 두통 환자의 한 달 평균 빈도는 $7.2{\pm}8.4$이었고, 평균 지속 시간 $2.2{\pm}4.0$, 평균 심한 정도(VAS) $5.2{\pm}2.2$이었으며, 두통에 의한 장애는 평균 PedMIDAS $13.0{\pm}35.4$이었다. 간질에 동반된 두통은 부분발작의 69.8%(복잡 부분 발작 51.2%, 단순 부분 발작 18.6%)이었고, 전신발작의 30.2%로 두통의 동반은 부분 발작에서 통계학적으로 의미 있게 높았으며(P=0.025), 특히 복합 부분 발작에서 통계학적으로 의미 있게 높았다(P=0.007). 간질에 동반된 편두통은 부분 발작, 특히 복잡 부분 발작에서 높았으나 통계학적인 의미는 없었다. 편두통과 동반된 발작 후 두통은 18.8%이었으며, 발작 전 두통은 17.2%, 발작 중 두통 7.8 %이었다. 간질과 동반된 두통의 치료는 처방전을 받아서 치료하고 있는 경우는 8.1%로 매우 적었으며, 처방전 없이 진통제를 복용하는 경우 59.3%, 약물을 복용하지 않는 경우도 22.1%이었다. 간질과 동반된 두통 환자 중 간질 진단 후에 두통이 발생하는 경우는 66.3%이었고, 초진 환자인 경우보다 재진인 경우에 두통 발생이 더 높았고, 초진인 경우 여자에서 더 높았다. 두통 발생 후에 간질 발작이 있는 경우는 33.7%이었고, 초진 환자인 경우에 재진인 경우보다 두통 발생이 더 높았고, 초진인 경우 남자에서 두통 발생 후 간질 발작이 많았다. 결 론 : 간질에 동반된 두통의 유병률은 일반 소아에서의 두통의 유병률보다 높고, 이 중에서 편두통이 가장 많았다. 이것은 피질의 과흥분이 피질의 확산 억제를 증가시킨다는 점으로 설명되어진다. 간질 환자에 동반된 두통은 간질의 예후에 나쁜 영향을 주기 때문에 임상의들은 간질을 진단하고 치료할 때 두통을 염두에 두고 간질 발작 동안이나 간질 간기의 두통에 대한 질문과 적절한 치료를 하여야 한다. 더 나아가 항경련제 반응으로 각각의 약물에 따른 두통의 빈도, 심한 정도와 지속 시간의 효과를 알아보고자 한다.