Responsive neurostimulation for treatment of pediatric drug-resistant epilepsy

Authors :: Adam L. Numis
Edward F. Chang
Kurtis I. Auguste
Vikram R. Rao
Joseph Sullivan
Morgan B. Lee
Nilika S. Singhal
Source :: Singhal, NS; Numis, AL; Lee, MB; Chang, EF; Sullivan, JE; Auguste, KI; et al.(2018). Responsive neurostimulation for treatment of pediatric drug-resistant epilepsy.. Epilepsy & behavior case reports, 10, 21-24. doi: 10.1016/j.ebcr.2018.02.002. UCSF: Retrieved from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/0vj6v90p, Epilepsy & Behavior Case Reports, Epilepsy and Behavior Case Reports, Vol 10, Iss, Pp 21-24 (2018)
Publication Year :: 2018
Publisher :: eScholarship, University of California, 2018.
Abstract: Responsive neurostimulation for epilepsy involves an implanted device that delivers direct electrical brain stimulation in response to detection of incipient seizures. Responsive neurostimulation is a safe and effective treatment for adults with drug-resistant epilepsy, but although novel treatments are critically needed for younger patients, responsive neurostimulation is currently not approved for children with drug-resistant epilepsy. Here, we report a 16-year-old patient with seizures arising from eloquent cortex, who was successfully treated with responsive neurostimulation. This case highlights the potential utility of this therapy for pediatric patients and underscores the need for larger studies. Keywords: Neurostimulation, RNS system, Devices, Pediatric, Drug-resistant epilepsy

Database :: OpenAIRE
Journal :: Singhal, NS; Numis, AL; Lee, MB; Chang, EF; Sullivan, JE; Auguste, KI; et al.(2018). Responsive neurostimulation for treatment of pediatric drug-resistant epilepsy.. Epilepsy & behavior case reports, 10, 21-24. doi: 10.1016/j.ebcr.2018.02.002. UCSF: Retrieved from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/0vj6v90p, Epilepsy & Behavior Case Reports, Epilepsy and Behavior Case Reports, Vol 10, Iss, Pp 21-24 (2018)
Accession number :: edsair.doi.dedup.....95c5aaff5812f2e6d4cc797e6d929280
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ebcr.2018.02.002.