Vagus nerve stimulation may be a sound therapeutic option in the treatment of refractory epilepsy

Vagus nerve stimulation may be a sound therapeutic option in the treatment of refractory epilepsy

INTRODUCTION: Refractory epilepsy accounts for 20 to 30% of epilepsy cases and remains a challenge for neurologists. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is an option for palliative treatment. OBJECTIVE: It was to study the efficacy and tolerability of VNS in patients implanted with a stimulator at the Cur...

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Main Authors: Murilo S. Meneses, Samanta F. B. Rocha, Cristiane Simão, Heraldo Nei Hardt Laroca dos Santos, Cleudi Pereira, Pedro A. Kowacs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Neurologia (ABNEURO) 2013-01-01
Series:Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
Subjects:
epilepsia refratária
cirurgia de epilepsia
estimulação do nervo vago
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