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Electrical Stimulation of the Anterior Nucleus of the Thalamus for the Treatment of Intractable Epilepsy
Epilepsia · 2004 · Vol. 45(4) · pp. 346–354
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(Neurology, Inc)Andrew G. Shetter(St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center)Gordon H. BaltuchJurg L. JaggiSelma Krone(Neurology, Inc)MaryAnn Brodie(Neurology, Inc)Mark T. RiseNina M. Graves
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.
Neurological disorders and treatmentsNeuroscience and Neural EngineeringEEG and Brain-Computer InterfacesTolerabilityStimulationThalamusEpilepsyDeep brain stimulationAnesthesiaMedicineAdverse effectThalamic stimulatorPsychology
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AdultElectrodes, ImplantedElectric Stimulation TherapyEpilepsyFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedPilot ProjectsAnterior Thalamic Nuclei
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