SLEEP AND EPILEPSY

Epileptic seizures during sleep are common. Nocturnal synchronization in thalamocortical networks appears to contribute to the facilitation of sleep-related epilepsy. Specific epileptic syndromes associated wit h sleep, the differential diagnosis of nocturnal spells, and the use o f video-electroencephalographic polysomnography are discussed. The man agement of sleep-related seizures is outlined.