The Effect of Vagal Nerve Stimulation on the Quality of Life in Pediatric Cases

• Main Authors: Hande Gazeteci Tekin (Author), Sezen Köse (Author), Sarenur Gökben (Author), Serpil Erermiş (Author), Tuncer Turhan (Author), Hasan Tekgül (Author), Sanem Yılmaz (Author), Gül Serdaroğlu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Galenos Yayinevi, 2017-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Aim: To evaluate the value of vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) in improving the quality of life, seizure frequency and mood in children with pharmacoresistant epilepsy. Materials and Methods: Eleven pharmacoresistant epileptic children implanted with the VNS therapy device between 2010-2014 were includ...