Epilepsy Research
Volume 30, Issue 1 , Pages 1-9 , March 1998

Complex partial and secondarily generalized seizure patients: cognitive functioning prior to treatment with antiepileptic medication

Received 8 April 1997 ,Revised 4 September 1997 ,Accepted 12 September 1997.

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