| Abstrakt: |
A new report discusses research on seizures and the efficacy of vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy in children with drug-resistant epilepsy. The study, conducted at Abha Maternity and Children's Hospital in Saudi Arabia, included 21 pediatric patients who completed one year of follow-up after VNS implantation. The results showed that VNS significantly reduced the frequency of seizures, emergency department visits, hospital admissions, and the number of antiepileptic medications taken. Some patients achieved complete seizure freedom, and there was a positive correlation between family and physician assessments in certain aspects of treatment outcomes. The study concludes that VNS is a promising and well-tolerated therapy for individuals with intractable seizures, emphasizing the importance of considering multiple perspectives when evaluating treatment outcomes. [Extracted from the article] |
