Abstract:Introduction
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) treatment for patients with intractable epilepsy has been shown to effectively lower seizure frequency and improve quality of life. However, due to stimulation of the vagus nerve, alterations in both central regulation of breathing and laryngeal muscle stimulation can precipitate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). While there have been case reports describing OSA following VNS implantation, there has yet to be a detailed evaluation of this complication i… Show more
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