Lead Fractures after Vagal Nerve Stimulator Implantation

Secen A. E., Aslan A., Bulduk E. B., YILDIRIM İ., SERDAROĞLU A., KURT G.

EPILEPSI, vol.25, no.3, pp.136-140, 2019 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.14744/epilepsi.2018.97659
  • Journal Name: EPILEPSI
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.136-140
  • Keywords: Complication, lead fractures, vagus nerve stimulator, VAGUS NERVE, PARTIAL SEIZURES, SURGICAL TECHNIQUE, REVISION, COMPLICATIONS, EPILEPSY, ELECTRODES, EXPERIENCE, REMOVAL, SAFETY
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: Vagal nerve stimulator is an effective treatment option for the medical treatment of the resistant-epilepsies. Surgical complication risks, as well as device-dependent risks, are also present. In this study, we aimed to draw attention to lead fractures from device-dependent complications.