Medline ® Abstract for Reference 104
of 'Vagus nerve stimulation therapy for the treatment of epilepsy'
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Vagal nerve stimulator pocket infections.
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Patel NC, Edwards MS
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Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2004;23(7):681.
Vagal nerve stimulator pocket infections are uncommon but can cause considerable morbidity. We describe 3 children from our institution and 8 others previously reported with infection after vagal nerve stimulator implantation for seizure control. Infection was suppressed but recurred despite appropriate antimicrobial therapy when the device remained in situ. Device removal was required in all patients to achieve cure.
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Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA. ncpatel@bcm.tmc.edu
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