Effects of Stable Vagus Nerve Stimulation Efficacy on Autistic Behaviors in Ten Pediatric Patients With Drug Resistant Epilepsy: An Observational Study

• Main Authors: Zhiyan Wang (Author), Xing Yuan (Author), Qian Zhang (Author), Jialun Wen (Author), Tungyang Cheng (Author), Xiaoya Qin (Author), Taoyun Ji (Author), Xiaomei Shu (Author), Yuwu Jiang (Author), Jianxiang Liao (Author), Hongwei Hao (Author), Luming Li (Author), Ye Wu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a safe and effective therapy for pediatric patients with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE). However, in children with DRE, the effects of VNS on autistic behaviors remain controversial. We retrospectively collected data from 10 children with DRE who underwent VNS implant...