Insertion of vagal nerve stimulator using local and regional anesthesia

Surgical Neurology
Estrada J BernardBradley V Vaughn

Abstract

Vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) is a valuable therapy for patients with intractable epilepsy. Placement of a vagal nerve stimulator typically requires general anesthesia, which frequently interrupts anticonvulsant therapy. Insertion of the stimulator using regional/local anesthesia may offer the advantages of continuity of anticonvulsant therapy and implantation in the outpatient setting. We retrospectively compared the first 10 consecutive patients undergoing VNS implantation under general anesthesia with the first 12 consecutive patients undergoing VNS implantation under regional/local anesthesia. Patients for the regional/local anesthesia were selected on the basis of their ability to cooperate and follow commands. Regional anesthesia for implantation of the VNS leads was achieved by performing superficial and deep cervical plexus blocks. A local anesthetic field block of a small area of the posterior chest provided anesthesia for insertion of the generator. All of the patients undergoing regional/local anesthesia completed the procedure without difficulty and on an outpatient basis. None complained of discomfort, sedation, nausea, or vomiting and none had seizures in the perioperative period. These results contrasted with the...Continue Reading

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