Affiliation:
1. Department of Nutrition Hospital Pediatria JP Garrahan Buenos Aires Argentina
2. Department of Neurology Hospital Pediatria JP Garrahan Buenos Aires Argentina
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Aims
. Epilepsy of infancy with migrating focal seizures (EIMFS) is a rare epilepsy syndrome, characterized by an onset of multifocal seizures before the age of six months and a rather typical ictal EEG pattern. The ketogenic diet (KD) has been shown to be a treatment option in these patients with variable results. The KD is generally given by enteral formula or solid food, however, patients on the KD often have coexisting medical disorders that may impair the gastrointestinal tract and, in these cases, parenteral nutrition support may be needed. We present our experience with three patients who had been on the KD because of EIMFS, who were acutely unable to absorb nutrients through the intestinal tract.
Results
. For these patients, we were unable to reach ketogenic ratios higher than 1.5:1 because of the limited fat intake
via
the parenteral route. This ratio, nevertheless, was adequate for maintenance of seizure control while allowing short‐term bowel rest.
Conclusions
. Even though our report is limited as it provides no controlled evidence, ketogenic parenteral nutrition should be considered in children on the KD when enteral nutrition is not feasible. Special care should be taken to maintain ketosis and avoid undesired carbohydrates. Patients may respond well to ketogenic parenteral nutrition in spite of a lower ketogenic ratio.
Subject
Neurology (clinical),Neurology,General Medicine
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