Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Refractory Epilepsy in Tuberous Sclerosis

Nelia Zamponi; Cristina Petrelli; Claudia Passamonti; Romina Moavero; Paolo Curatolo

doi:10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2010.03.003

Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Refractory Epilepsy in Tuberous Sclerosis

Nelia Zamponi, Cristina Petrelli, Claudia Passamonti, Romina Moavero, Paolo Curatolo

Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesu

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Abstract

The goal of the study was to assess the long-term seizure and neuropsychologic outcomes of patients with tuberous sclerosis and refractory epilepsy who received vagus nerve stimulator implantation. Eleven patients with a follow-up period of at least 12 months were studied retrospectively. The mean age at the time of implantation was 14 years (range, 2-35). Seizure outcome was rated as class I (>80% seizure frequency reduction) in 1 (9%), class II (50-79% reduction) in 7 (63%), and class III (

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	29-34
Number of pages	6
Journal	Pediatric Neurology
Volume	43
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2010.03.003
Publication status	Published - Jul 2010

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Clinical Neurology
Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Developmental Neuroscience
Neurology

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