Central Effects of Cranial Nerve Stimulation.
Publication/Presentation Date
2-1-2020
Abstract
The current literature on peripheral cranial nerve stimulation for the purpose of achieving therapeutic effects via altering brain activity is reviewed. Vagus nerve stimulation, which is approved for use in refractory epilepsy, is the most extensively studied cranial nerve stimulator that has direct impact on the central nervous system. Despite the recognized central effects of peripheral cranial nerve stimulation, the mechanism of action for all indications remains incompletely understood. Further research on both mechanisms and indications of central effects of cranial nerve stimulation has the potential to alleviate burden of disease in a large array of conditions.
Volume
53
Issue
1
First Page
45
Last Page
55
ISSN
1557-8259
Published In/Presented At
Kohlberg, G. D., & Samy, R. N. (2020). Central Effects of Cranial Nerve Stimulation. Otolaryngologic clinics of North America, 53(1), 45–55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2019.09.003
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
31648824
Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology
Document Type
Article