Failure of a Vagus Nerve Stimulator following a Nearby Lightning Strike

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作者：
Terry, Garth E. [2 ]
Conry, Joan A. [3 ]
Taranto, Eleanor [1 ]
Yaun, Amanda [1 ]
机构：
[1] Childrens Natl Med Ctr, Dept Neurosurg, Washington, DC 20010 USA
[2] George Washington Univ, Sch Med & Hlth Sci, Washington, DC 20052 USA
[3] Childrens Natl Med Ctr, Dept Neurol, Washington, DC 20010 USA
来源：
PEDIATRIC NEUROSURGERY | 2011年 / 47卷 / 01期
关键词：
Epilepsy; Malfunction; Seizure; Vagus nerve stimulator; Electromagnetic interference; IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER-DEFIBRILLATOR; ELECTROMAGNETIC-INTERFERENCE; PACEMAKER; TERMINATION;
D O I：
10.1159/000327217
中图分类号：
R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要：
We recently reported our experience with implanted vagus nerve stimulators (VNS) in 62 children over a 7-year period. Here, we present a case of a VNS that successfully reduced the number and severity of seizures in a patient with an unusual seizure pattern, and failed to function shortly after a lightning storm. To our knowledge, the failure of VNS or any implantable electrical devices by lightning has not been reported in the literature. This mechanism of electrical interference, while unusual, may require more attention as these devices are expected to be used more frequently. Copyright (C) 2011 S. Karger AG, Basel
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