10.1055/b-0039-171755 36 Ablative Procedures for Trigeminal NeuralgiaAlp Ozpinar, Ronak H. Jani and Raymond F. Sekula, Jr Abstract Ablative procedures are important tools for the clinician involved in the care of…
10.1055/b-0039-171753 34 Neuromodulation for Neuropathic PainMichael D. Staudt and Jonathan P. Miller Abstract Neuromodulation refers to the modification of normal nervous system activity by electrical stimulation or delivery of a…
10.1055/b-0039-171752 33 Principles of Chronic Nociceptive and Neuropathic PainMichael D. Staudt and Jennifer A. Sweet Abstract In this chapter, we will briefly review the relevant anatomy of pain signal processing,…
10.1055/b-0039-171751 32 Normal Pressure HydrocephalusJonathan Melius and Tyler J. Kenning Abstract Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a progressive, chronic disorder that can often be treated with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. NPH…
10.1055/b-0039-171750 31 Alzheimer’s Disease: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and SurgeryAndres Lozano, Davis Xu Abstract Deep brain stimulation of the fornices is a promising surgical therapy for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease that…
10.1055/b-0039-171749 30 Anterior Capsulotomy for Treatment of Refractory SchizophreniaChen-Cheng Deng, Guo-Zhn Lin, Tao Wang, Dian-You Li, Shikun Zhan, Bo-Min Sun Abstract Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder that may be associated…
10.1055/b-0039-171746 27 DepressionGaddum Duemani Reddy, Nir Lipsman and Clement Hamani Abstract Depression is a prevalent condition that may be very disabling. While medications and psychotherapy are often effective, approximately 30%…
10.1055/b-0039-171748 29 Neurosurgery Treatment for Anorexia NervosaChen-Cheng Deng, Guo-Zhn Lin, Tao Wang, Dian-You Li, Shikun Zhan, Bo-Min Sun Abstract Anorexia nervosa (AN) is one of the most challenging of the…
10.1055/b-0039-171747 28 Functional Neurosurgery for Obsessive-Compulsive DisorderNicole C.R. McLaughlin Abstract Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects two to three percent of the population, and a third of OCD patients are poorly responsive…
10.1055/b-0039-171745 26 Neuroethics Essentials in Functional Neurosurgery for Neurobehavioral DisordersCynthia S. Kubu Abstract This chapter outlines the ethical considerations in clinical research, risk benefit analyses, inclusion/exclusion, autonomy, and patient perception…
