Vagal Nerve Stimulation has Robust Effects on Neuropsychiatric Assessment in Resistant Epilepsy: A Clinical Series with Clinical Experiences

Ekmekci H., Kaptan H.

TURKISH NEUROSURGERY, vol.29, no.2, pp.213-221, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.5137/1019-5149.jtn.23065-18.4
  • Journal Name: TURKISH NEUROSURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.213-221
  • Keywords: Vagal nerve stimulation, Quality of life, Neuropsychiatric assessment, Pharmacoresistant epilepsy, QUALITY-OF-LIFE, ILAE COMMISSION, MECHANISMS, SEIZURES
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

AIM: To evaluate the resistant epileptic patients who had vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) devices implanted over five years, and to evaluate the neuropsychological aspects of VNS.