Endoventricular Deep Brain Stimulation of the Third Ventricle: Proof of Concept and Application to Cluster Headache

CONCLUSION: This proof of concept demonstrates the feasibility, safety, and potential efficacy of 3rd V DBS using an endoventricular road that could be applied to treat various diseases involving hypothalamic areas. ABBREVIATIONS: CCH, chronic cluster headache CH, cluster headache DBS, deep brain stimulation HAD, hospital anxiety depression ONS, occipital nerve stimulation PAG, periaqueductal gray matter PH, posterior hypothalamus PVG, periventricular gray matter 3rd V, third ventricle
Source: Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Research-Human-Clinical Studies Source Type: research