Editorial. Adult-derived clinical prediction models in pediatric epilepsy surgery: when adult tools need pediatric recalibration

Key Points

• This editorial explores the limitations of using adult-derived models in predicting surgical outcomes for pediatric epilepsy patients.
• Review of existing literature on clinical prediction models for epilepsy surgery in adults and children.
• Analysis of the need for recalibration of these models when applied in pediatric settings.
• Highlights discrepancies in predictive accuracy when adult models are used for pediatric cases.
• Suggests recommendations for developing pediatric-specific models to improve surgical outcomes.