Medline ® Abstract for Reference 123
of 'Vagus nerve stimulation therapy for the treatment of epilepsy'
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Horner syndrome associated with implantation of a vagus nerve stimulator.
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Kim W, Clancy RR, Liu GT
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Am J Ophthalmol. 2001;131(3):383.
PURPOSE:
To report a case of Horner syndrome that occurred after implantation of a vagus nerve stimulator.
METHODS:
Case report.
RESULTS:
A 6-year-old female with cerebral dysgenesis and intractable partial seizures presented with Horner syndrome after vagus nerve stimulator implantation.
CONCLUSION:
Horner syndrome can occur as a result of the vagus nerve stimulator implant procedure and should be included as one of its possible surgical complications.
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Division of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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