Vagal Nerve Stimulation has Robust Effects on Neuropsychiatric Assessment in Resistant Epilepsy: A Clinical Series with Clinical Experiences
TURKISH NEUROSURGERY, vol.29, no.2, pp.213-221, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
- 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
- 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.