| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10308499 | Seizure | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In this series we report on surgical and hardware complications from our 16 years of experience with VNS treatment. Infection following insertion of the VNS device and vocal cord palsy due to damage to the vagus nerve are the most serious complications related to the surgery. Avoiding unnecessary reoperations in order to reduce the appearances of these complications are of great importance. It is therefore essential to minimize technical malfunctions that will lead to additional surgery. Further studies are needed to evaluate the possible superiority of the modified leads.
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Authors
Hannes Kahlow, Magnus Olivecrona,