[Diagnostic and therapeutic problems in children with West syndrom].

West syndrome is a kind of epileptic encephalopathy causing many different psychomotor disturbances--feet and hand movements, cognitive dysfunctions and mental retardation. Psychomotor retardation and other cognitive deficits occur in 80-85% of children with West syndrome. There are two clinical forms of the syndrome distinguished-- mild and severe disease. Good control of seizures is one of the most important factors influencing the effectiveness of rehabilitation activity. Only integrated long lasting therapeutic process, demanding close cooperation of neurologists, rehabilitants and psychologists improves the effectiveness of work.