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Implant Surgery (Copyright © Epilepsy Foundation)
Description
Publication Year: 2005
Language: English
Website: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/about/treatment/vns/vnssurgery.cfm
This publication describes the surgery for VNS, how long it takes, that general anesthesia is used, and that it can be done on an in-patient or outpatient basis. It also discusses how doctors program the device and how often the battery needs to be changed.
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Epilepsy Foundation
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