Neurostimulation for drug-resistant epilepsy: a systematic review of clinical evidence for efficacy, safety, contraindications and predictors for response
Boon P, De Cock E, Mertens A, Trinka E
Current Opinion in Neurology · 2018
Key finding
We conducted a systematic review on the currently available neurostimulation modalities primarily with regard to effectiveness and safety.
- Condition
- Safety
- Stimulation
- taVNS
- Evidence tier
- Systematic Review / Meta-Analysis
- Participants
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Cite this study
Boon, P., De Cock, E., Mertens, A., & Trinka, E. (2018). Neurostimulation for drug-resistant epilepsy: a systematic review of clinical evidence for efficacy, safety, contraindications and predictors for response. Current Opinion in Neurology, 31(2), 198-210. https://doi.org/10.1097/WCO.0000000000000534
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