期刊名称：Aktuelnosti iz Neurologije, Psihijatrije i Graničnih Područja
印刷版ISSN：0354-2726
出版年度：2007
卷号：XV
期号：3-4
页码：56-61
出版社：Clinical Center of Vojvodina
摘要：The classic approach to epilepsy treatment is the use of antiepileptic drugs, based on the principles of mono- or polytherapy. However, a certain number of patients do not respond to pharmacotherapy and require other available treatment options. These include: surgical treatment, vagus nerve stimulation, ketogenic diet, electrical brain stimulation, psychotherapy, treatment with immunoglobulins, plasmapheresis, acupuncture, herbal or hormonal solutions, etc. For the treatment of partial epileptic seizures vagus nerve stimulation, in a combination with antiepileptic drugs, has shown excellent results with respect to its efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness. We report a significant reduction in seizure frequency and severity and improved quality of life after implantation of a vagus nerve stimulator in a female patient with pharmacoresistant epilepsy
