Effective treatment of refractory tinnitus by bilateral deep brain stimulation of the medial geniculate body of the thalamus: A case report

Tinnitus is the perception of a sound in the absence of an audible source. In 1.2% of the population, tinnitus has a large impact on several aspects of daily life and is often accompanied by depression, anxiety and sleep disturbances [1]. Tinnitus is associated with high costs of care, as well as societal and economic burden [2]. Despite the large impact on a person ’s life, treatment options remain limited. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is considered a promising treatment for refractory tinnitus [3].

Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - August 31, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Jana V.P. Devos, Jasper V. Smit, Erwin L.J. George, Carsten Leue, Linda Ackermans, Yasin Temel, Marcus L.F. Janssen Source Type: research