Deep Brain Stimulation for Refractory Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Towards an Individualized Approach

Deep Brain Stimulation for Refractory Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Towards an Individualized Approach

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder featuring repetitive intrusive thoughts and behaviors associated with a significant handicap. Of patients, 20% are refractory to medication and cognitive behavioral therapy. Refractory OCD is associated with suicidal behavior and sig...

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Main Authors: Suhan Senova, Anne-Hélène Clair, Stéphane Palfi, Jérôme Yelnik, Philippe Domenech, Luc Mallet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
Subjects:
deep brain stimulation
obsessive compulsive disorder
connectivity
anterior limb of internal capsule
subthalamic nucleus
ventral capsule
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00905/full

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