Responsive neurostimulation for pediatric patients with drug-resistant epilepsy: a case series and review of the literature

CONCLUSIONS: This case series supports current literature suggesting that RNS is a safe and potentially effective surgical intervention for pediatric patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. The authors report comparable rates of serious adverse events to current RNS literature in pediatric and adult populations. Seizure outcomes may continue to improve with follow-up as stimulation strategy is refined and the chronic neuromodulatory effect evolves, as previously described in patients with RNS. Further large-scale, multicenter case series of RNS in pediatric patients with drug-resistant epilepsy are required to determine long-term pediatric safety and effectiveness.PMID:36183183 | DOI:10.3171/2022.7.FOCUS22331
Source: Neurosurgical Focus - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Source Type: research