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Rev. chil. pediatr ; 91(5): 697-704, oct. 2020. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1144268

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCCIÓN: La epilepsia afecta a 0,5% a 1% de la población, iniciándose en la infancia en el 60% de los casos. El 25% de los niños que la presentan, tienen epilepsia refractaria (ER) a fármacos antiepilépticos (FAE) y en ellos la dieta cetogénica (DC) surge como un tratamiento no farmacológico efectivo. OBJETIVO: Evaluar el impacto de la DC en el número de crisis, en la calidad de vida y bienestar del paciente y su entorno. PACIENTES Y MÉTODO: Se revisaron los registros médicos de los pacientes con diagnóstico de ER que recibieron DC entre los años 2008 y 2018 registrando variables: edad, diagnóstico, número de crisis, número de FAE, respuesta y complicaciones. La DC se inició en todos los casos con el paciente hospitalizado durante un período no mayor a siete días, en el cual se realizó evaluación nutricional antropométrica con medición de peso y talla según condición clínica. RESULTADOS: Se analizaron 35 DC. La mediana de edad al inicio fue 4,8 años con rango intercuartil (RIC) de 2,3-6,8 años. Se utilizó DC clásica en 49% de los pacientes, Dieta Atkins Modificada en 37% y Dieta de Bajo Índice Glicémico en 14%. Su promedio de duración fue 13 meses + 11 DS meses. Luego de tres meses de iniciada la DC, la reducción de al menos un 50% de las crisis se observó en 82% de los casos, de los cuales 22,8% presentaron reducción de más de 90% y 20% quedó libre de crisis. Se registraron efectos secundarios en 21 pacientes, la mayoría gastrointestinales (62%) y dislipidemia (14%). Todos los efectos secundarios se resolvieron con manejo médico. CONCLUSIONES: La DC es un tratamiento efectivo en pacientes pediátricos con ER y las complicaciones asociadas fueron fácilmente controla das por un equipo multidisciplinario.


INTRODUCTION: Epilepsy affects 0.5 to 1% of the population. 25% of pediatric patients have drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE). Ketogenic Diet (KD) emerges as an effective, non-pharmacological treatment in this group. OBJECTIVE: To describe the effect of KD on seizure control and nutritional status in children whit DRE. PATIENTS AND METHOD: We reviewed the medical records of patients with DRE treated with KD, between 2008 and 2018, evaluating age, diagnosis, number of seizures, number of antiepileptic drugs used, clinical outcomes, and complications. The KD was initiated in all patients hospitalized for a period no longer than seven days, who were evaluated for their nutritional and anthropometric sta tus, with weight and height measurements according to the clinical condition. RESULTS: We analyzed 35 KD in 33 cases. The median age of KD initiation was 4.8 years with an interquartile range (IQR) of 2-3 to 6.8 years. Classical KD was used in 49% of patients, Modified Atkins Diet (MAD) in 37%, and Low-Glycemic Index Treatment (LGIT) in 14% of cases. The average duration was 13 months (SD 11 months). After three months of using KD, we observed at least 50% reduction of seizures in 82% (27/33) of the patients, out of these, 22.8% presented 90% or more reduction of seizures, and 20% ended up seizure-free. Adverse events were observed in 21 patients, mainly gastrointestinal (62%) and dyslipidemia (14%), without effect on height. All side effects resolved with medical ma nagement. CONCLUSIONS: KD is a useful treatment in pediatric patients with DRE without nutritional impact. The adverse events were easily controlled if the patients are evaluated by a multidisciplinary team, according to international guidelines.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child, Preschool , Child , Diet, Ketogenic/methods , Drug Resistant Epilepsy/diet therapy , Nutritional Status , Follow-Up Studies , Treatment Outcome , Diet, Ketogenic/adverse effects , Drug Resistant Epilepsy/diagnosis
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Medicina (B.Aires) ; 79(3): 225-231, June 2019. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1020065

ABSTRACT

La dieta cetogénica se considera un tratamiento eficaz y bien tolerado para la epilepsia refractaria. Nuestro trabajo suministra información práctica sobre el uso de la dieta cetogénica, realizando una revisión acerca de las indicaciones clásicas y las nuevas que permiten ampliar el uso de la misma. Detallamos cómo implementar la dieta, los controles médicos en el seguimiento y la forma de actuar en situaciones especiales, tales como la anestesia o la enfermedad aguda. Se enfatiza la i mportancia del trabajo de los profesionales de las distintas especialidades y la familia como equipo, detallando los roles que ocupa cada uno en este interesante pero laborioso tratamiento.


The ketogenic diet is an established, effective and well-tolerated treatment in refractory epilepsy. This paper provides practical information on the administration of ketogenic diet. It goes over the standardized protocols and the new ones that allow to broaden the scope regarding the clinical management of the ketogenic diet. It addresses issues such as the implementation, counseling and follow-up as well as the application and how to proceed in special situations such as anesthesia or acute illness. Finally, the aim of this paper is to highlight the relevance of the multidisciplinary teamwork and the family support throughout this laborious but interesting treatment.


Subject(s)
Humans , Diet, Ketogenic/classification , Diet, Ketogenic/adverse effects , Drug Resistant Epilepsy/diet therapy , Drug Resistant Epilepsy/therapy , Interdisciplinary Studies , Diet, High-Protein Low-Carbohydrate
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 75(4): 234-237, Apr. 2017. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-838896

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT The ketogenic diet (KD) is a nonpharmacologic treatment that has been used for refractory epilepsy since 1921. The KD is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate, and restricted protein diet, which is calculated and weighed for each individual patient. Introducing and maintaining the diet for a long time remains a challenge. In this study, we evaluated the acceptability, tolerance, and efficacy of a formula-based KD in 10 children with refractory epilepsy. The ketogenic formula tested herein caused only mild KD-related adverse events and adequate adherence. Moreover, 60% of patients had more than 50% seizure frequency reduction and 10% were seizure-free.


RESUMO A dieta cetogênica (DC) é um tratamento não farmacológico utilizado para epilepsia refratária desde 1921. A DC possui um alto teor de gordura, sendo restrita em carboidratos e adequada em proteínas, calculada e pesada para cada paciente. A introdução e manutenção da DC por um tempo prolongado permanece um desafio. Neste estudo foi avaliada a aceitação, tolerância e eficácia da DC baseada em fórmula em 10 crianças com epilepsia refratária. A DC apresentou adequada aderência e efeitos adversos leves. Além disso, 60% dos pacientes apresentaram mais de 50 % de redução frequência das crises e 10% ficaram livres de crises.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Diet, Ketogenic/methods , Drug Resistant Epilepsy/diet therapy , Treatment Outcome , Diet, Ketogenic/adverse effects
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