Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy in Children—A Literature Review
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a palliative treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) that has been in use for over two decades. VNS suppresses epileptic seizures, prevents emotional disorders, and improves cognitive function and sleep quality, a parallel effect associated with the control of ep...
Main Authors: | Mitsumasa Fukuda, Takeshi Matsuo, So Fujimoto, Hirofumi Kashii, Ai Hoshino, Akihiko Ishiyama, Satoko Kumada |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/3/780 |
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