Electrical Stimulation of the Anterior Nucleus of the Thalamus for the Treatment of Intractable Epilepsy

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Authors

John Kerrigan · St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Brian Litt · Neurology, Inc

Robert S. Fisher · Stanford University

Stephen D. Cranstoun · University of Pennsylvania

Jacqueline A. French · Neurology, Inc

David Blum · Neurology, Inc

Marc A. Dichter ·

Abstract

Electrical stimulation of the ANT appears to be well tolerated. Preliminary evidence suggests clinical improvement in seizure control in this small group of intractable patients. Further controlled study of deep brain stimulation of the anterior nucleus is warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Neurological disorders and treatments Neuroscience and Neural Engineering EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Epilepsia

Volume 45, Issue 4, pp. 346-354

DOI: 10.1111/j.0013-9580.2004.01304.x

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