Surgically implanted and non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation: a review of efficacy, safety and tolerability
Ben‐Menachem E, Revesz D, Simon BJ, Silberstein S
European Journal of Neurology · 2015
Key finding
Review concludes both implanted and non-invasive VNS are generally safe and well tolerated, with the most common effects being voice alteration, cough and throat sensations that diminish over time.
- Condition
- Safety
- Stimulation
- iVNS
- Evidence tier
- Systematic Review / Meta-Analysis
- Participants
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Cite this study
Ben‐Menachem, E., Revesz, D., Simon, B. J., & Silberstein, S. (2015). Surgically implanted and non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation: a review of efficacy, safety and tolerability. European Journal of Neurology, 22(9), 1260-1268. https://doi.org/10.1111/ene.12629
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