Vagus nerve stimulation: Surgical technique of implantation and revision and related morbidity
Giordano F, Zicca A, Barba C, Guerrini R, Genitori L
Epilepsia · 2017
Key finding
A de novo implantation in a naive segment of the left or right vagus nerve may be considered in specific cases; the use of the right vagus nerve is a rare exception that may be chosen with an acceptable result.
- Condition
- Cognitive Function
- Stimulation
- iVNS
- Evidence tier
- Controlled Clinical Trial
- Participants
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Cite this study
Giordano, F., Zicca, A., Barba, C., Guerrini, R., & Genitori, L. (2017). Vagus nerve stimulation: Surgical technique of implantation and revision and related morbidity. Epilepsia, 58(S1), 85-90. https://doi.org/10.1111/epi.13678
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