Vagus nerve stimulation therapy in patients younger than 18 years

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作者：

Wheless, JW

Maggio, V

机构：

[1] Univ Texas, Sch Med, Texas Comprehens Epilepsy Program, Houston, TX 77030 USA

[2] Univ Texas, Sch Med, Dept Neurol, Houston, TX USA

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NEUROLOGY | 2002年 / 59卷 / 06期

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10.1212/WNL.59.6_suppl_4.S21

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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];

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摘要：

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.

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页码：S21 / S25

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