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Deep Brain Stimulation: Applications, Complications and Side Effects

By Mark H. Rogers , Paul B. Anderson

Book information

Publisher
Nova Biomedical Books
Year
2009
ISBN
1606928953, 9781606928950
LCC
RC350.B72 D44 2009
Open Library ID
OL23174832M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
8 MB (8542284 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
219\219
Topic
Medicine Neurology
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07
Медицинские дисциплины;Неврология и нейрохирургия

Description

In neurotechnology, deep brain stimulation (DBS) refers to a surgical treatment involving the implantation of a medical device called a brain pacemaker, which sends electrical impulses to specific parts of the brain. DBS in select brain regions has provided remarkable therapeutic benefits for otherwise treatment-resistant movement and affective disorders such as chronic pain, Parkinson's disease, tremor and dystonia. Despite the long history of DBS, its underlying principles and mechanisms are still not clear. While DBS has proven helpful for some patients, there is potential for serious complications and side effects. This book presents current research on this cutting-edge treatment. Success of functional stereotactic procedures is shown to depend on a variety of factors, including patient selection, methodology of choice and localisation of the target, and the experience of the neurosurgery team. Complications on the use of the procedure in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease are also presented. The use of Vagus nerve stimulation on treatment-resistant patients with major depression is discussed as well.

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