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Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy 2014; 03(01): 033-038
DOI: 10.3233/PEP-14073
Review Article
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart – New York

Neurostimulation for epilepsy

Satsuki Matsumoto
a   Division of Pediatric Neurology, University of Iowa Children’s Hospital, Iowa City, IA, USA
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Charuta Joshi
a   Division of Pediatric Neurology, University of Iowa Children’s Hospital, Iowa City, IA, USA
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10 February 2014

28 February 2014

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18 July 2015 (online)

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Abstract

Neurostimulation for epilepsy is a rapidly expanding field. Since the introduction of vagus nerve stimulation more than 15 yr ago, there have been new developments in the area, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) and responsive neurostimulation. Both of these modalities now have class-I evidence supporting their use. The pivotal trials for DBS and responsive neurostimulation will be summarized. Little is known about the application of these new modalities in pediatric population. Case reports and case series of DBS including pediatric population are summarized.

Keywords

Deep brain stimulation - responsive neurostimulation - neurostimulation - drug-resistant epilepsy - seizures - epilepsy surgery