Vagal nerve stimulator

Case contributed by Craig Hacking
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Intractable seizures

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Dual lead vagal nerve stimulator showing the correct position of the electrodes.

Old injury of C6 vertebral body.

Case Discussion

Vagal nerve stimulators are used in patients with intractable seizures.

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