Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Epilepsy and
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Andrew H. Milby; Casey H. Halpern; Gordon H. Baltuch
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Article
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2008
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Springer-Verlag
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English
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Many patients with epilepsy suffer from persistent seizures despite maximal antiepileptic drug (AED) therapy. Chronic, intermittent vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) has proven to be a safe, effective option for patients suffering from refractory seizures who are not candidates for surgical resection. A