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…
10.1055/b-0039-171744 25 Vagus Nerve Stimulation for EpilepsyRyan B. Kochanski and Sepehr Sani Abstract Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a well-established treatment option for patients suffering from partial and generalized epilepsy….
10.1055/b-0039-171743 24 Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy for EpilepsyDario J. Englot, Hamid M. Shah and Peter E. Konrad Abstract Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) guided by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is…
10.1055/b-0039-171742 23 Neuromodulation in EpilepsyKevin Mansfield, Joseph S. Neimat Abstract Targeted neuromodulation can be used to reduce seizure frequency in patients with medically intractable epilepsy who are not candidates for…
10.1055/b-0039-171741 22 Epilepsy: Extra-Temporal Surgery with Invasive MonitoringAndres l. Maldonado-Naranjo, Zachary Fitzgerald, Jorge Gonzalez-Martinez Abstract The goal of epilepsy surgery is the complete resection or disconnection of the cortical and…
