Evidence-based guideline update: vagus nerve stimulation for the treatment of epilepsy (American Academy of Neurology)
Morris GL 3, Gloss D, Buchhalter J, Mack K, Nickels K, Harden C
Neurology · 2013
Key finding
VNS was associated with a 50% or greater seizure reduction in 55% of children and 55% of Lennox-Gastaut patients, supporting a Level C recommendation.
- Condition
- Epilepsy
- Stimulation
- iVNS
- Evidence tier
- Systematic Review / Meta-Analysis
- Participants
- —
Cite this study
Morris GL, 3., Gloss, D., Buchhalter, J., Mack, K., Nickels, K., & Harden, C. (2013). Evidence-based guideline update: vagus nerve stimulation for the treatment of epilepsy (American Academy of Neurology). Neurology.
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