Socioeconomic evaluation of vagus stimulation: a controlled national study

Epilepsy is a serious and chronic neurological disorder that affects all ages from childhood to old age [1]. Epilepsy in adults, children and adolescents is strongly associated with significant morbidities, mortality, stigma and reduced quality of life. It is also associated with educational and professional problems and may therefore have a substantial socioeconomic impact [2,3]. Despite decades of research focusing on its medical or surgical treatment, a significant proportion of patients are left with medically intractable epilepsy and continued seizures.

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