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2008
DOI: 10.4321/s1130-14732008000500002
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Estimulación eléctrica vagal en el tratamiento de la epilepsia rebelde: Situación actual

Abstract: ResumenLa estimulación intermitente vagal es una técnica de neuroestimulación de reciente incorporación en el tratamiento de pacientes con epilepsia refractaria al tratamiento farmacológico convencional. Hasta el momento presente y, a pesar de algunos resultados dispares, se ha mostrado como una alternativa eficaz y segura en el tratamiento de estos pacientes. El presente trabajo de revisión pretende acercar la técnica quirúrgica de implantación, comentar las indicaciones y resultados obtenidos hasta la actual… Show more

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“…This electrode is connected to a pulse generator that is implanted subcutaneously in the chest wall. This surgery is performed by a neurosurgeon and takes approximately 2 hours under general anaesthesia [24].…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This electrode is connected to a pulse generator that is implanted subcutaneously in the chest wall. This surgery is performed by a neurosurgeon and takes approximately 2 hours under general anaesthesia [24].…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Recently, the use of rufinamida has been associated with great improvement in seizure frequency, but it is not common to have patients that becoming seizure free (Wier et al, 2011). In the same way as West Syndrome, some patients may have benefit of localized cortical resection, but callosotomy or vagus nerve stimulation is frequently the only options (García-March et al, 2008;Benifla et al, 2006) with some authors reporting satisfactory response.…”
Section: Lennox-gastautmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Optimal stimulation parameters, interval between each programming and the high limits of stimulation have yet to be determined (McLachlan, 2001). The efficacy and safety of vagus nerve stimulation has been studied in several patients, including adults and children with refractory epilepsies, with satisfactory results even in small children (Alexopoulos et al, 2006;Benifla et al, 2006;García-March et al, 2008;Elliot et al, 2009;Coykendall et al, 2010;Elliot et al, 2011). It may be indicated in patients with focal or generalized epilepsies and when associated with other methods including antiepileptic drugs, ketogenic diet and resective surgeries approximately 60% of the patients experienced at least 50% reduction in seizure frequency (Elliot et al, 2011).…”
Section: Vagus Nerve Stimulationmentioning
confidence: 99%