Role of the vagus nerve in epilepsy
Role of the vagus nerve in epilepsy
The vagus nerves branch off the brain on either side of the head and travel down the neck, along the esophagus to the intestinal tract. They are the longest nerves in the body, and affect swallowing and speech. The vagus nerves also connect to parts of the brain involved in seizures. In many seizures disorders, electrical stimulation of the vagus nerves may afford relief of symptoms.
Content is best viewed in IE9 or above, Firefox and Google Chrome browser.