Erschienen in:
19.01.2018 | Review Paper
Vagal nerve stimulation for medically refractory epilepsy in Angelman syndrome: a series of three cases
verfasst von:
Krystal L. Tomei, Christine Y. Mau, Michael Ghali, Jayoung Pak, Ira M. Goldstein
Erschienen in:
Child's Nervous System
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Ausgabe 3/2018
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Abstract
Background
We describe three children with Angelman syndrome and medically refractory epilepsy.
Methods
Case series of three pediatric patients with Angelman syndrome and medically refractory epilepsy. All three patients failed medical treatment and were recommended for vagal nerve stimulator (VNS) implantation.
Results
Following VNS implantation, all three patients experienced reduction in seizure frequency greater than that afforded by medication alone.
Conclusion
We present vagal nerve stimulator implantation as a viable treatment option for medically refractory epilepsy associated with Angelman syndrome.