@article{ATM16268,
author = {Chencheng Zhang and Dianyou Li and Haiyan Jin and Kristina Zeljic and Bomin Sun},
title = {Target-specific deep brain stimulation of the ventral capsule/ ventral striatum for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disease},
journal = {Annals of Translational Medicine},
volume = {5},
number = {20},
year = {2017},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a well-established therapy for Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. An accumulating body of evidence supports the extension of DBS application for the treatment of refractory psychiatric disorders. The ventral capsule/ventral striatum (VC/VS) is the most common anatomical target for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), addiction, and depression. However, no specific electrode is available for the clinical targeting of these areas for DBS. According to the anatomical features of the VC/VS, a novel electrode was developed for simultaneous and independently programmed stimulation of the nucleus accumbens (NAc) and the anterior limb of the internal capsule (ALIC). This VC/VS-specific electrode has the potential to enhance stimulus intensity, provide independent and flexible target stimulation.},
issn = {2305-5847}, url = {https://atm.amegroups.org/article/view/16268}
}