Epilepsy Survey results: Test your knowledge by responding to the following question: When does the risk for post-traumatic epilepsy increase?
During the past few months, we asked visitors who came by our website (epilepsygroup.com) to test their knowledge by responding to the following question: When does the risk for post-traumatic epilepsy increase? The response choices included: A) penetrating head injury, B) intracranial hematoma, C) skull fracture, D) all of the above.
We received 21 votes with the majority picking response D).
This shows us that our visitors know their stuff! All three options listed can increase the risk of developing post traumatic epilepsy.
Read more about PTE in our feature article above.
The correct answer to this survey was Answer: D) All of the above. Additional risk factors exist including coma lasting more than 24 hours and history of previous traumatic brain injuries.
A) Penetrating head injury, 10%
B) intracranial hematoma, 5%
C) skull fracture, 0%
D) all of the above, 86%
