Book Review: Posttraumatic Epilepsy: Basic and Clinical Aspects (Jonak, Peterson and Binder; Academic Press, 2023)

Abstract

AbstractPost‐traumatic epilepsy (PTE) is a common form of epilepsy affecting a significant proportion of people who sustain a brain injury. The complex pathophysiological mechanisms that drive the process of epileptogenesis after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are incompletely understood. A new book entitled ‘Posttraumatic Epilepsy: Basic and Clinical Aspects’ by Jonak and colleagues provides an introduction into to the topic of PTE, starting from a historical perspective and extending through to our current understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms, and evaluation of the most promising therapeutic candidates. Here, we review the book highlighting strengths and suggesting a few areas of potential improvements. We conclude that the book provides an excellent read for scientists and clinicians entering the PTE field.