Abstract
Although vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is an effective alternative option for patients with refractory epilepsy unsuitable for conventional resective surgery, predictors of a better control of seizure frequency and severity are still unavailable. This prospective study reports on 39 patients, including 4 children affected by epilepsia partialis continua (EPC), who underwent VNS for refractory epilepsy. The overall seizure frequency outcome was classified into three groups according to reduction rate: ≥. 75%, ≥. 50%, and
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 374-378 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Epilepsy and Behavior |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Sep 2013 |
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Keywords
- Palliative surgery
- Refractory epilepsy
- Vagus nerve stimulation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Neurology
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Vagus nerve stimulation in refractory epilepsy : New indications and outcome assessment. / Marras, Carlo Efisio; Chiesa, Valentina; De Benedictis, Alessandro; Franzini, Angelo; Rizzi, Michele; Villani, Flavio; Ragona, Francesca; Tassi, Laura; Vignoli, Aglaia; Freri, Elena; Specchio, Nicola; Broggi, Giovanni; Casazza, Marina; Canevini, Maria Paola.
In: Epilepsy and Behavior, Vol. 28, No. 3, 09.2013, p. 374-378.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Ragona, Francesca
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AU - Vignoli, Aglaia
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AU - Broggi, Giovanni
AU - Casazza, Marina
AU - Canevini, Maria Paola
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