Stridor Related to Vagus Nerve Stimulator: A Case Report.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1002/lary.29144.
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Abstract
Implantation of a vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) can be an effective treatment for medically refractory seizures. Laryngeal side effects from a VNS can include hoarseness, cough, and shortness of breath. This report highlights a 5-year-old female who presented with stridor in the setting of acquired laryngomalacia, global developmental delay, and a VNS device. The case demonstrates that a VNS can exacerbate the symptoms of acquired laryngomalacia and that close monitoring of laryngeal side effects is crucial to optimizing care in this population. Laryngoscope, 131:E1733-E1734, 2021.
Medical subject headings
- Glottis
- Respiratory Sounds
- Seizures
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation