DBS in critical care conditions

The efficacy of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is well established in the treatment of chronic neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease and primary dystonia. Emerging indications include, refractory epilepsy, chronic cluster headache, major depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, disruptive behaviour and Gilles de la Tourette syndrome. Nevertheless in selected cases DBS may be a treatment option in acute neurological disease or sudden dramatic worsening of pre-existing diseases in emergency conditions such as status dystonicus (SD) and post-stroke conditions.

Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - January 29, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: M. Rizzi, R. Cordella, G. Messina, C.E. Marras, G. Zorzi, D. Caldiroli, A. Franzini Source Type: research