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
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