Pharyngolaryngeal spasm-induced dysphagia in an epileptic patient undergoing vagus nerve stimulation therapy
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2020
Citazione:
Pharyngolaryngeal spasm-induced dysphagia in an epileptic patient undergoing vagus nerve stimulation therapy / L. Castellani, V. Chiesa, A. Maccari, E. Fuccillo, M.P. Canevini, G. Felisati, A.M. Saibene. - In: CLINICAL CASE REPORTS. - ISSN 2050-0904. - (2020). [Epub ahead of print]
Abstract:
Vagus nerve stimulation for refractory epilepsy may induce laryngeal side effects such as dysphonia and dysphagia. Careful tuning of the stimulation parameters and collaboration between epileptologists and otolaryngologists can help significantly reduce side effects.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
drug-resistant epilepsy; hypopharynx torsion; laryngeal electromyography; vagus nerve stimulation; vocal cord palsy
Elenco autori:
L. Castellani, V. Chiesa, A. Maccari, E. Fuccillo, M.P. Canevini, G. Felisati, A.M. Saibene
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