Neurostimulation for drug-resistant epilepsy : a systematic review of clinical evidence for efficacy, safety, contraindications and predictors for response Ghent University
Purpose of review: Neurostimulation is becoming an increasingly accepted treatment alternative for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) who are unsuitable surgery candidates. Standardized guidelines on when or how to use the various neurostimulation modalities are lacking. We conducted a systematic review on the currently available neurostimulation modalities primarily with regard to effectiveness and safety. Recent findings: For vagus ...