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Original Article

Effect of Carbamazepine on EEG Background Activity and on Interictal Epileptiform Abnormalities in Focal Epilepsy

M. G. Marciani Clinica Neurologica, Universitá di Roma-Tor, Vergata, Italy
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G. L. Gigli Clinica Neurologica, Universitá di Roma-Tor, Vergata, Italy
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F. Stefanini Clinica Neurologica, Universitá di Roma-Tor, Vergata, Italy
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M. Sabbadini Clinica Neurologica, Universitá di Roma-Tor, Vergata, Italy
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N. Stefani Clinica Neurologica, Universitá di Roma-Tor, Vergata, Italy
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M. C. E. Maschio Clinica Neurologica, Universitá di Roma-Tor, Vergata, Italy
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L. Orlandi Clinica Pediatrica II Universitá di Roma-Tor, Vergata, Italy
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G. Bernardi Clinica Neurologica, Universitá di Roma-Tor, Vergata, Italy
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Pages 107-116 | Received 30 Jun 1992, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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