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Case Reports
. 2021 May;131(5):E1733-E1734.
doi: 10.1002/lary.29144. Epub 2020 Oct 3.

Stridor Related to Vagus Nerve Stimulator: A Case Report

Abigail Tami  1 , Daniel Gerges  2   3 , Heather Herrington  2   3
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Case Reports

Stridor Related to Vagus Nerve Stimulator: A Case Report

Abigail Tami et al. Laryngoscope. 2021 May.

Abstract

Implantation of a vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) can be an effective treatment for medically refractory seizures. Laryngeal side effects from a VNS can include hoarseness, cough, and shortness of breath. This report highlights a 5-year-old female who presented with stridor in the setting of acquired laryngomalacia, global developmental delay, and a VNS device. The case demonstrates that a VNS can exacerbate the symptoms of acquired laryngomalacia and that close monitoring of laryngeal side effects is crucial to optimizing care in this population. Laryngoscope, 131:E1733-E1734, 2021.

Keywords: Vagus nerve stimulator; acquired laryngomalacia; pediatric; stridor.

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