Vagus-nerve stimulation for the treatment of epilepsy
Ben-Menachem E
The Lancet Neurology · 2002
Key finding
Comprehensive review establishing VNS as an accepted treatment for refractory epilepsy, with efficacy that improves over 18-24 months and evidence of broad-spectrum antiseizure effects.
- Condition
- Epilepsy
- Stimulation
- iVNS
- Evidence tier
- Narrative / Scoping Review
- Participants
- —
Cite this study
Ben-Menachem, E. (2002). Vagus-nerve stimulation for the treatment of epilepsy. The Lancet Neurology, 1(8), 477-482. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1474-4422(02)00220-x
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