[Suggestions regarding new classification of epileptic seizures].

INTRODUCTION

A modification of the current classification of epilepsy is proposed taking the clinical and neurophysiological knowledge of recent years into account.

DEVELOPMENT: In the first group (partial seizures) those of unknown type are added. In the second group (generalized seizures) typical and atypical absence attacks, tonic, atonic, clonic and tonic-clonic attacks are included. A third group is proposed of generalized or focal seizures, which includes myoclonic seizures, inhibitory seizures (negative myoclonus) and spasms. The fourth group includes subtle seizures of the newborn. The fifth group contains unclassified seizures, emphasizing the need for video-EEG recordings which are essential for correct identification of the characteristics of the seizures and suitable classification in the corresponding epilepsy or epileptic syndrome.