The Effect of Vagal Nerve Stimulation on the Quality of Life in Pediatric Cases

The Effect of Vagal Nerve Stimulation on the Quality of Life in Pediatric Cases

Aim: To evaluate the value of vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) in improving the quality of life, seizure frequency and mood in children with pharmacoresistant epilepsy. Materials and Methods: Eleven pharmacoresistant epileptic children implanted with the VNS therapy device between 2010-2014 were inclu...

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Main Authors: Hande Gazeteci Tekin, Sezen Köse, Sarenur Gökben, Serpil Erermiş, Tuncer Turhan, Hasan Tekgül, Sanem Yılmaz, Gül Serdaroğlu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2017-09-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Research
Subjects:
Vagal nerve stimulation
child
quality of life
refractor epilepsy
Online Access:http://jpedres.org/article_15347/The-Effect-Of-Vagal-Nerve-Stimulation-On-The-Quality-Of-Life-In-Pediatric-Cases

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