Real-World Preliminary Experience With Responsive Neurostimulation in Pediatric Epilepsy: A Multicenter Retrospective Observational Study

Autor: Torin Karsonovich, John Ragheb, Hiroki Nariai, Jia-Shu Chen, Robert J. Bollo, Shelly Wang, Marytery Fajardo, Lynette Holman, Shaun A. Hussain, Aria Fallah, Kristina K. Murata, Gerald A. Grant, Thomas M Zervos, Brent R. O'Neill, Allyson L Alexander, Jonathon J. Parker, H. Westley Phillips, Yasunori Nagahama, Brenda E. Porter
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery, vol 89, iss 6
ISSN: 1524-4040
0148-396X
Popis: BackgroundDespite the well-documented utility of responsive neurostimulation (RNS, NeuroPace) in adult epilepsy patients, literature on the use of RNS in children is limited.ObjectiveTo determine the real-world efficacy and safety of RNS in pediatric epilepsy patients.MethodsPatients with childhood-onset drug-resistant epilepsy treated with RNS were retrospectively identified at 5 pediatric centers. Reduction of disabling seizures and complications were evaluated for children (18 yr) and compared with prior literature pertaining to adult patients.ResultsOf 35 patients identified, 17 were
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