VNS Therapy™ Drug-Resistant Epilepsy for Children | LivaNova Australia

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better recovery after seizures

Better recovery after seizures

less severe seizures

Less severe seizures

shorter seizures

Shorter seizures

Alertness

Energy

Mood

Memory

For children and those with special needs with drug-resistant epilepsy

VNS Therapy™ Guide

Our VNS Therapy Guide was written for children to help explain:

What is VNS Therapy?
How can it help me?
What do I need to do to get VNS Therapy?
What happens after the procedure?
What to expect living with VNS Therapy?

Download VNS Therapy™ Guide for Children

VNS Therapy™ Safety Profile

The most common side effects of VNS Therapy™ include:

Hoarseness
Shortness of breath
Sore throat
Coughing

These side effects generally only occur during stimulation and usually decrease over time. The most common side effect of the surgical procedure is infection.

Children under 12 may have a greater risk of infection than those 12 years of age and older and may be more likely to experience lead damage due to higher activity levels and the potential to manipulate the lead. Talk to your physician about the best ways to avoid these complications and about warnings, precautions, side effects, and hazards. Ask about risks that you should know about as well as any other issues that might be appropriate to discuss, such as status epilepticus and sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.

You can find more safety information here.

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