Seizure freedom with VNS monotherapy: A case report
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چکیده
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is generally considered as a palliative treatment for patients with drug-resistant partial onset epilepsy. Although seizure freedom can be occasionally achieved in patients with VNS, anti-epileptic medications (AEDs) are commonly required to maintain seizure freedom. We report a case that a patient became seizure free for 5 years with VNS monotherapy. To our knowledge, a similar case has not been reported previously.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Seizure
دوره 20 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011