Vagus nerve stimulation as a potential modulator of periictal psychotic episodes: A report of four cases

Vagus nerve stimulation as a potential modulator of periictal psychotic episodes: A report of four cases

Drug resistant epilepsy (DRE) has been associated with a high incidence of psychotic disorders. Patients can develop psychosis after starting a new antiseizure medication, after undergoing resective surgery, or after implantation of a vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) system. The aim of this study was t...

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Main Authors: Montse Alemany, Eva Real, Núria Custal, Jacint Sala-Padró, Laura Rodríguez-Bel, Gerard Plans, Jaume Mora, Mila Santurino, Tim Vancamp, Mercè Falip
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Epilepsy & Behavior Reports
Subjects:
Vagus nerve stimulation
Periictal psychotic episodes
Drug-resistant epilepsy
Psychosis
Positron emission tomography
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589986421000083

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