Vagal nerve stimulator pocket infections.
Vagal nerve stimulator pocket infections are uncommon but can cause considerable morbidity. We describe 3 children from our institution and 8 others previously reported with infection after vagal nerve stimulator implantation for seizure control. Infection was suppressed but recurred despite appropriate antimicrobial therapy when the device remained in situ. Device removal was required in all patients to achieve cure.
Patel
Niraj C
NC
Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA. ncpatel@bcm.tmc.edu
Edwards
Morven S
MS
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D020878:Device Removal; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D014630:Vagus Nerve / Q000502:physiology*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents