Intractable epilepsy with ring chromosome 20 syndrome treated with vagal nerve stimulation: Case report and review of the literature

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Chawla, J

Sucholeiki, R

Jones, C

Silver, K

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[1] Loyola Univ, Med Ctr, Dept Neurol, Maywood, IL 60153 USA

[2] Loyola Univ, Med Ctr, Dept Pediat & Genet, Maywood, IL 60153 USA

[3] Univ Chicago, Dept Neurol, Childrens Hosp, Chicago, IL 60637 USA

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JOURNAL OF CHILD NEUROLOGY | 2002年 / 17卷 / 10期

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10.1177/08830738020170101805

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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];

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We report a case of a 6-year old girl with ring chromosome 20 syndrome whose medically intractable seizures were successfully treated with vagal nerve stimulation therapy. Medically intractable seizures are an expected part of this rare syndrome, and the dramatic improvement in seizure control with vagal nerve stimulation is emphasized. Earlier use of vagal nerve stimulation in similar cases should be considered.

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