Deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression
Record ID 32013000171
English
Authors' recommendations:
Deep brain stimulation of anatomic areas that may be involved in depression is a reversible, nonlesioning treatment for patients with depression who do not respond to conventional therapy. The procedure involves the surgical/stereotactic implantation of bilateral quadripolar electrodes into the brain and a pulse generator under the skin, usually in the chest/infraclavicular area. Continual high-frequency electrical stimulation is delivered to brain regions that have been shown to have altered activity in depression.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2012
URL for published report:
The report may be purchased from:http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=14485
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Depressive Disorder
- Depression
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
2012 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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