Vagus nerve stimulation

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Complications

  • Voice change / hoarseness
  • Throat pain / pharyngitis
  • Dyspnea
  • Coughing
  • Parasthesias
  • Cardiac complications are rare
  • Infection
  • Hardware complications
  • Injury to the vagus nerve - permanent voice change

Outcomes

  • 1 year - 35% median reduction of seizure frequency
  • 2 years - 43%
  • Long term - 72% !
  • Response varies widely, some achieve seizure freedom, others have no benefit!
  • Improved alertness
  • Improved quality of life
  • Shorter seizures, reduced postictal confusion
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