| Horner syndrome associated with implantation of a vagus nerve stimulator. | |
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PMID: 11239877 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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PURPOSE: To report a case of Horner syndrome that occurred after implantation of a vagus nerve stimulator. METHODS: Case report. RESULTS: A 6-year-old female with cerebral dysgenesis and intractable partial seizures presented with Horner syndrome after vagus nerve stimulator implantation. CONCLUSION: Horner syndrome can occur as a result of the vagus nerve stimulator implant procedure and should be included as one of its possible surgical complications. |
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Authors:
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W Kim; R R Clancy; G T Liu |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of ophthalmology Volume: 131 ISSN: 0002-9394 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Ophthalmol. Publication Date: 2001 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-03-12 Completed Date: 2001-04-12 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370500 Medline TA: Am J Ophthalmol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 383-4 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. |
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Blepharoptosis
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etiology Child Electric Stimulation Therapy / adverse effects*, instrumentation Electrodes, Implanted / adverse effects Epilepsy / therapy Female Horner Syndrome / etiology* Humans Miosis / etiology Vagus Nerve / physiology* |
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