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

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Tekin H. G., KÖSE S., GÖKBEN S., Erermis S., Turhan T., TEKGÜL H., ...More

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC RESEARCH, vol.4, no.3, pp.137-142, 2017 (ESCI, TRDizin)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 4 Issue: 3
• Publication Date: 2017
• Doi Number: 10.4274/jpr.43434
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
• Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
• Page Numbers: pp.137-142
• Keywords: Vagal nerve stimulation, child, quality of life, refractor epilepsy
• Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

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.