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ArticleActa neurochirurgica2024

Delayed vagal nerve compressive neuropathy following placement of vagal nerve stimulator: case report.

Hari McGrath, Zach Pennington, Madeline R Cross, Ernest M Hoffman, Nicholas M Gregg, Kendall K Tasche, Semirra L Bayan, Jamie J Van Gompel

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Article in Acta neurochirurgica, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Hari McGrathDepartment of Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
Zach PenningtonDepartment of Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
Madeline R CrossDepartment of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Ernest M HoffmanDepartment of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Nicholas M GreggDepartment of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Kendall K TascheDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Semirra L BayanDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Jamie J Van GompelDepartment of Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA. Vangompel.jamie@mayo.edu.ORCID 0000-0001-8087-7870
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Abstract

Vagal neuropathy causing vocal fold palsy is an uncommon complication of vagal nerve stimulator (VNS) placement. It may be associated with intraoperative nerve injury or with device stimulation. Here we present the first case of delayed, compressive vagal neuropathy associated with VNS coil placement which presented with progressive hoarseness and vocal cord paralysis. Coil removal and vagal neurolysis was performed to relieve the compression. Larger 3 mm VNS coils were placed for continuation of therapy. Coils with a larger inner diameter should be employed where possible to prevent this complication. The frequency of VNS-associated vagal nerve compression may warrant further investigation.

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Vagus Nerve StimulationVocal Cord ParalysisAgedHumansMaleNerve Compression SyndromesVagus NerveVagus Nerve DiseasesComplicationsEpilepsyFunctional neurosurgeryNeuromodulationNeurostimulationVagal nerve stimulator

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