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Clinical Benefit of Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Intractable Epilepsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2025-05-11 neurology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundIntractable or drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) is a condition where seizures cannot be adequately controlled through antiepileptic medications. In the setting where resective surgery is ineffective, neuromodulation therapy, or vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), is a safe and approved solution. Nonetheless, the efficacy has yet to be clear. We conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the clinical benefit and response of VNS on seizure frequency reduction in intractable e...

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