Neuromodulation for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

This article describes the basis for neuromodulation procedures for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and summarizes the literature on the efficacy of these interventions. Discussion includes neural circuitry underlying OCD pathology, the history and types of ablative procedures, the targets and m...

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Published in:	Neurosurgery clinics of North America Vol. 25; no. 1; pp. 85 - 101
Main Authors:	Aronson, Joshua P., MD, Katnani, Husam A., PhD, Eskandar, Emad N., MD
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 2014
Subjects:	Brain - physiopathology Deep Brain Stimulation Humans Neuromodulation Neurosurgery Obsessive-compulsive disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - physiopathology Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - therapy Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Vagus Nerve Stimulation Vagus nerve stimulation Obsessive-compulsive disorder Transcranial magnetic stimulation Deep brain stimulation Neuromodulation
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Summary:	This article describes the basis for neuromodulation procedures for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and summarizes the literature on the efficacy of these interventions. Discussion includes neural circuitry underlying OCD pathology, the history and types of ablative procedures, the targets and modalities used for neuromodulation, and future therapeutic directions.
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ISSN:	1042-3680 1558-1349
DOI:	10.1016/j.nec.2013.08.003