An article titled "vagus nerve stimulation in children with drug-resistant epilepsy: age at implantation and shorter duration of epilepsy as predictors of better efficacy?" was published and the abstract was reviewed, which included adverse events involving 4 vns patients.One child had a wound infection three weeks after implantation requiring intravenous antibiotics and eventually replacement of the vns device.In 3 other patients, a lead break necessitated re-intervention.This manufacturer report involves the patient who presented infection three weeks after implant.The manufacturer report # 1644487-2015-06251 involves the first patient who underwent surgery due to lead break.The manufacturer report # 1644487-2015-06252 involves the second patient who underwent surgery due to lead break.The manufacturer report # 1644487-2015-06253 involves the third patient who underwent surgery due to lead break.
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