Vagal Nerve Stimulation in Refractory Epilepsy
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Vagal nerve stimulation for refractory epilepsy: a brief review
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is an effective adjunctive treatment for patients with drugresistance epilepsy. Short and long-term VNS studies demonstrate a seizure-suppressing effect, with a more efficacy in long-term treatment. Precise mechanisms of VNS in attenuating seizure are not fully understood. Clarification of VNS mechanisms of action may improve its clinical efficacy, as it may provid...
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OBJECT The authors conducted a study to evaluate the published results of vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) for medically refractory seizures according to evidence-based criteria. METHODS The authors performed a review of available literature published between 1980 and 2010. Inclusion criteria for articles included more than 10 patients evaluated, average follow-up of 1 or more years, inclusion o...
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عنوان ژورنال: Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
سال: 2003
ISSN: 1072-4710
DOI: 10.1001/archpedi.157.6.560