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Deep brain stimulation in the management of disorders of consciousness: a review of physiology, previous reports, and ethical considerations

Year: 2010

Type: review

Abstract: Patients suffering from disorders of consciousness constitute a population that exists largely outside of the daily practice patterns of neurosurgeons. Historically, treatment has focused on nursing and custodial issues with limited neurosurgical intervention. Recently, however, deep brain stimulation has been explored to restore cognitive and physical function to patients in minimally conscious states. In this article, the authors characterize the physiological mechanisms for the use of deep brain stimulation in persistently vegetative and minimally conscious patients, review published cases and associated ethical concerns, and discuss future directions of this technology.

Source: Neurosurgical FOCUS

DOI: 10.3171/2010.4.focus1096

Authors: Anish N. Sen, Peter G. Campbell, Sanjay Yadla, Jack Jallo, Ashwini D. Sharan

Institutions: Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Neurological disorders and treatments

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2000822116