Neuromodulation in refractory epilepsy: Brazilian specialists consensus
ABSTRACT Epilepsy is a potentially devastating brain disorder characterized by a predisposition to spontaneous epileptic seizures. In patients with medically refractory epilepsy, new non-pharmacological therapeutic approaches may be considered. In this scenario, palliative surgery such as vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) or deep brain stimulation (DBS) may be indicated in a subset of patients. In this paper we make recommendations for the use of VNS and DBS in patients in Brazil with refractory epilepsy.
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Main Authors: | Terra,Vera Cristina, D’Andrea-Meira,Isabella, Amorim,Ricardo, Arruda,Francisco, Oliveira,Andrea Julião de, Paola,Luciano De, Henriques-Souza,Adélia Maria de Miranda |
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Format: | Digital revista |
Language: | English |
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Academia Brasileira de Neurologia - ABNEURO
2016
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Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-282X2016001201031 |
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