Effect of an Anterior Cingulotomy on Pain, Cognition, and Sensory Pathways.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.03.053
Abstract: BACKGROUND Anterior cingulotomy (AC) was originally used to treat patients with a psychiatric disorder, but it is also useful for treating patients with chronic intractable pain. We reviewed 24 patients at our hospital who underwent… read more here.
Keywords: cognition sensory; anterior cingulotomy; cingulotomy; score ... See more keywords
Effect of Bilateral Anterior Cingulotomy on Chronic Neuropathic Pain with Severe Depression.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.10.008
Abstract: BACKGROUND The presence of neuropathic pain can severely impinge on emotional regulation and activities of daily living including social activities, resulting in diminished life satisfaction. Unfortunately, the majority of patients with neuropathic pain do not… read more here.
Keywords: anterior cingulotomy; bilateral anterior; neuropathic pain; severe depression ... See more keywords
Spinal Cord Stimulation Combined with Anterior Cingulotomy to Manage Refractory Phantom Limb Pain
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DOI: 10.1159/000489946
Abstract: Background: Phantom limb pain (PLP) is an intractable and debilitating disease without satisfactory treatment options presently available. Central reorganization, peripheral changes, and psychiatric factors contribute to its development; thus, a neuropsychiatry-orientated combined therapy could be… read more here.
Keywords: limb pain; anterior cingulotomy; cord stimulation; phantom limb ... See more keywords