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Implant Surgery (Copyright © Epilepsy Foundation)

2005, On-line publication, English
Web link: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/about/treatment/vns/vnssurgery.cfm

Description:

This publication describes the surgery for VNS, how long it takes, that general anesthesia is used, and that it can be done on an in-patient or outpatient basis. It also discusses how doctors program the device and how often the battery needs to be changed.

Availability information:

This publication is available only on the Internet.

Source:

Epilepsy Foundation
8301 Professional Place
Landover MD 20785

Phone number(s):

(301) 459-3700
(800) 332-1000
(800) 332-2070 (TDD)

Related topics:

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• EPILEPSY
• MEDICAL DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT
• NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES AND DISORDERS
• SURGERY

NWHIC record number P-11202