Deep Brain Stimulation of the Basolateral Amygdala: Targeting Technique and Electrodiagnostic Findings

Deep Brain Stimulation of the Basolateral Amygdala: Targeting Technique and Electrodiagnostic Findings

The amygdala plays a critical role in emotion regulation. It could prove to be an effective neuromodulation target in the treatment of psychiatric conditions characterized by failure of extinction. We aim to describe our targeting technique, and intra-operative and post-operative electrodiagnostic f...

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Main Authors: Jean-Philippe Langevin, James W. Y. Chen, Ralph J. Koek, David L. Sultzer, Mark A. Mandelkern, Holly N. Schwartz, Scott E. Krahl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-08-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
amygdala
basolateral nucleus
deep brain stimulation
microelectrode recording
PTSD
targeting technique
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/6/3/28

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