Deep brain stimulation in the management of disorders of consciousness: a review of physiology, previous reports, and ethical considerations.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-1-2010
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.
Volume
29
Issue
2
First Page
14
Last Page
14
ISSN
1092-0684
Published In/Presented At
Sen, A. N., Campbell, P. G., Yadla, S., Jallo, J., & Sharan, A. D. (2010). Deep brain stimulation in the management of disorders of consciousness: a review of physiology, previous reports, and ethical considerations. Neurosurgical focus, 29(2), E14. https://doi.org/10.3171/2010.4.FOCUS1096
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
20672916
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article