A Case of Medically Rlefractory Epilepsy Treated with Vagal Nerve Stimulation: Initial Experience in Nepal

Authors

  • Pritam Gurung Department of Neurosurgery, Annapurna Neurological Institute of Allied Sciences, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Resha Shrestha
  • Rizu Dahal Department of Neurosurgery, Annapurna Neurological Institute of Allied Sciences, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Manik Kumar Lama Department of Neurosurgery, Annapurna Neurological Institute of Allied Sciences, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Sambardhan Dabadi Department of Biomedical Engineering, Annapurna Neurological Institute and Allied Sciences, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Raju Raj Dhungel Department of Biomedical Engineering, Annapurna Neurological Institute and Allied Sciences, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Basant Pant Department of Neurosurgery, Annapurna Neurological Institute of Allied Sciences, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal

Keywords:

Medically Refractory Epilepsy, Neuro-modulation, Vagal Nerve Stimulation

Abstract

Seizures are any sort of alteration in the brain’s electrical activity that is different from a normal signal and is usually characterized by abnormal body movement, loss of consciousness, frothing, and fainting. Usually, treatment of such conditions is carried out either with anti-epileptic drugs or surgical intervention. However, in some cases, both alternatives fail, and novel techniques of Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) are necessary. In this case report we demonstrate a 24-year-old who had medically refractory seizure treated with VNS. The case was the first of its kind to be concluded in Nepal. This surgical technique is believed to explore a new dimension in the treatment of seizure patients in Nepal.

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Published

2025-01-26

How to Cite

Gurung, P., Shrestha, R., Dahal, R., Lama, M. K., Dabadi, S., Dhungel, R. R., & Pant, B. (2025). A Case of Medically Rlefractory Epilepsy Treated with Vagal Nerve Stimulation: Initial Experience in Nepal. Annapurna Journal of Health Sciences, 4(2), 36–40. Retrieved from https://nepjol.info./index.php/ajhs/article/view/74617

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024)

Section

Case Reports

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