Vagus nerve stimulation

Dzenan Lulic; Amir Ahmadian; Ali A. Baaj; Selim R. Benbadis; Fernando L. Vale

doi:10.3171/2009.6.FOCUS09126

Vagus nerve stimulation

Dzenan Lulic, Amir Ahmadian, Ali A. Baaj, Selim R. Benbadis, Fernando L. Vale

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Abstract

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a key tool in the treatment of patients with medically refractory epilepsy. Although the mechanism of action of VNS remains poorly understood, this modality is now the most widely used nonpharmacological treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy. The goal of this work is to review the history of VNS and provide information on recent advances and applications of this technology.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	E5.1-E5.5
Journal	Neurosurgical focus
Volume	27
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3171/2009.6.FOCUS09126
State	Published - Dec 1 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Epilepsy
History
Vagus nerve stimulation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Clinical Neurology

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