Pediatric neurology
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Associated With Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Children With Drug Resistant Epilepsy: A Retrospective Case Series.
Nuria Lamagrande-Casanova, Francisca Romero-Adújar, Azucena Lloris, Karina Sifontes, Elena González-Alguacil, Verónica Cantarín, Marta Bascuas, Cristina Benítez, María Ballará, Juan José García-Peñas, Anna Duat-Rodríguez, Víctor Soto-Insuga
Published: 202510.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2025.12.010
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition in children with drug resistant epilepsy. Its association with vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is well-documented in adults, but pediatric data remain scarce. VNS-induced OSA may negativel…
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