Clinical and neurophysiological effects of central thalamic deep brain stimulation in the minimally conscious state after severe brain injury
Abstract Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the central thalamus is an experimental treatment for restoration of impaired consciousness in patients with severe acquired brain injury. Previous results of experimental DBS are heterogeneous, but significant improvements in consciousness have been reported...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-07-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-16470-2 |