Epilepsy deep brain stimulation (DBS)

Evidence-based neurology checklist on epilepsy deep brain stimulation (dbs): Indications DBS is indicated for refractory partial onset seizures It has better results with secondary generalized seizures Targets Benefits Complications

Indications

  • DBS is indicated for refractory partial onset seizures
  • It has better results with secondary generalized seizures

Targets

Benefits

Complications

References

  1. Salanova V. Deep brain stimulation for epilepsy. Epilepsy Behav 2018; 88S:21-24. 
  2. Zhou JJ, Chen T, Farber SH, Shetter AG, Ponce FA. Open-loop deep brain stimulation for the treatment of epilepsy: a systematic review of clinical outcomes over the past decade (2008-present). Neurosurg Focus 2018; 45:E5. 
  3. Sitnikov AR, Grigoryan YA, Mishnyakova LP. Bilateral stereotactic lesions and chronic stimulation of the anterior thalamic nuclei for treatment of pharmacoresistant epilepsy. Surg Neurol Int 2018; 9:137.
  4. Salanova V, Witt T, Worth R, et al; SANTE Study Group. Long-term efficacy and safety of thalamic stimulation for drug-resistant partial epilepsy. Neurology 2015; 84:1017-1025.
  5. Tröster AI, Meador KJ, Irwin CP, Fisher RS; SANTE Study Group. Memory and mood outcomes after anterior thalamic stimulation for refractory partial epilepsy. Seizure 2017; 45:133-141.

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