Executive Functions May Predict Outcome in Deep Brain Stimulation of Anterior Nucleus of Thalamus for Treatment of Refractory Epilepsy

Executive Functions May Predict Outcome in Deep Brain Stimulation of Anterior Nucleus of Thalamus for Treatment of Refractory Epilepsy

BackgroundDeep brain stimulation (DBS) of the anterior nucleus of thalamus (ANT) is an emerging treatment option for patients suffering from refractory epilepsy. ANT has extensive connections with hippocampus and retrosplenial cingulum, areas associated mainly with spatial memory and with anterior c...

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Main Authors: Soila Järvenpää, Eija Rosti-Otajärvi, Sirpa Rainesalo, Linda Laukkanen, Kai Lehtimäki, Jukka Peltola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
Subjects:
deep brain stimulation
refractory epilepsy
anterior nucleus of thalamus
neuropsychological evaluation
patient selection
connectivity
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fneur.2018.00324/full

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