What is Vagus Nerve Stimulation therapy ( VNS ) ?
Vagus Nerve Stimulation ( VNS ) is a treatment for epilepsy where a small generator is implanted under the skin below the left collar bone. This is connected to a lead with three coils at one end. These coils are wrapped around the vagus nerve in the left side of the neck in a small operation. The VNS stimulates the vagus nerve at intervals to reduce the frequency and intensity of seizures.
This operation is available now in Iraq. The neurosurgical team of the Neurosciences Hospital in Baghdad is performing such operations for cases with refractory epilepsy.
