Horner syndrome associated with implantation of a vagus nerve stimulator

Am J Ophthalmol. 2001 Mar;131(3):383-4. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9394(00)00782-0.

Abstract

Purpose: To report a case of Horner syndrome that occurred after implantation of a vagus nerve stimulator.

Methods: Case report.

Results: A 6-year-old female with cerebral dysgenesis and intractable partial seizures presented with Horner syndrome after vagus nerve stimulator implantation.

Conclusion: Horner syndrome can occur as a result of the vagus nerve stimulator implant procedure and should be included as one of its possible surgical complications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Blepharoptosis / etiology
  • Child
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy / adverse effects*
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy / instrumentation
  • Electrodes, Implanted / adverse effects
  • Epilepsy / therapy
  • Female
  • Horner Syndrome / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Miosis / etiology
  • Vagus Nerve / physiology*