Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy

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Developmental Medicine & Child NeurologyVolume 43, Issue 5 p. 354-357 Free Access Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy Neil Gordon MD FRCP Hon FRCPCH, Corresponding Author Neil Gordon MD FRCP Hon FRCPCH Huntlywood, 3 Styal Road, Wilmslow SK9 4AE, Cheshire, UK.E-mail neil-gordon@doctors.org.ukSearch for more papers by this author Neil Gordon MD FRCP Hon FRCPCH, Corresponding Author Neil Gordon MD FRCP Hon FRCPCH Huntlywood, 3 Styal Road, Wilmslow SK9 4AE, Cheshire, UK.E-mail neil-gordon@doctors.org.ukSearch for more papers by this author First published: 02 March 2007 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2001.tb00217.xCitations: 1AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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