Table 1

- The Socio-demographic and other features of the patients who underwent VNS implantation (n=43).

Variablesn (n=43)(%)
Gender
Female17(39.5)
Male26(60.5)
Age (Years)
<10 Years19(44.2)
11–20 Years13(30.2)
21–30 years3(7.0)
>30 Years8(18.6)
Efficacy of VNS treatment
No improvement10(23.3)
Lower seizure frequency30(69.8)
Seizure freedom3(7.0)
Side effects
Yes29(67.4)
No14(32.6)
Severe side effects
No35(81.4)
Yes8(18.6)
ICU admission
No37(86.0)
Yes6(14.0)

VNS- Vagus Nerve Stimulator, ICU - Intensive Care Unit