We have kept detailed notes of Marchant's medical history, the better to understand his problems and pattern of development. These notes are made accessible for other parents with similar problems.

(to be completed)   Early days

March to November 1996. Pregnancy, birth trauma, early symptoms, development of infantile spasms, drug treatment with vigabatrin and ACTH.

(to be completed)   Start of the ketogenic diet

November 1996 to March 1997. Initiation of the ketogenic diet, gradual move from MCT oil to classical diet, difficulties with feeding, use of ng (nasal gastric tube), status at one year.

(not available)   Progress with the ketogenic diet

March 1997 to October 1997.

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