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Vagus nerve stimulation therapy in patients younger than 18 years.

Abstract
Nonpharmacologic treatment options are effective in reducing seizures and improving quality of life without the negative side effects associated with antiepileptic drug (AED) therapy among pediatric epilepsy patients. One such treatment, vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy, appears to be particularly effective among pediatric patients with refractory seizures. Seizure severity and frequency, as well as quality of life, are improved with VNS therapy.
AuthorsJames W Wheless, Vijay Maggio
JournalNeurology (Neurology) Vol. 59 Issue 6 Suppl 4 Pg. S21-5 (Sep 24 2002) ISSN: 0028-3878 [Print] United States
PMID12270964 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
Topics
  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy (adverse effects, statistics & numerical data)
  • Epilepsy (therapy)
  • Humans
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vagus Nerve (physiology)

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