Epileptologists probe vagus nerve stimulation in children with refractory epilepsy: a promise against sudden unexpected death in epilepsy

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria

Vera C. Terra²  Meire A. Nisyiama²  João Abrão¹  Américo C. Sakamoto²  Helio R. Machado²  Ricardo M. Arida¹  Esper A. Cavalheiro¹  Fulvio Alexandre Scorza¹ 

[1] ,Universidade de São Paulo Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto Departamento de Neurociências e Ciências do ComportamentoRibeirão Preto SP ,Brazil

关键词: epilepsy;    vagus nerve stimulation;    SUDEP;    epilepsia;    estimulação do nervo vago;    SUDEP;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0004-282X2012001200010

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

It is clear that sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is mainly a problem for people with refractory epilepsy, but our understanding of the best way to its prevention is still incomplete. Although the pharmacological treatments available for epilepsies have expanded, some antiepileptic drugs are still limited in clinical efficacy. In the present paper, we described an experience with vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) treatment by opening space and providing the opportunity to implement effective preventative maps to reduce the incidence of SUDEP in children and adolescents with refractory epilepsy.

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