Vagal nerve stimulator

Case contributed by Pir Abdul Ahad Aziz Qureshi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Multi-handicapped, severely mentally retarded, and has severe epilepsy. Known pneumonia.

Patient Data

Age: 10 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Vagal nerve stimulation device on the left side.

Case Discussion

A vagal nerve stimulator is an implantable device used in patients with uncontrollable seizures despite being on multiple medications.

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