British journal of neurosurgery
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Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a challenging multifactorial disorder with the highest mortality rate among all psychiatric disorders. Due to the low rate of long-term treatment success, new treatment options are needed. Here, we review Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) as a treatment of Severe Intractable AN. ⋯ DBS is a promising treatment modality for AN and comorbid OCD or MDD. These results highlight promise and hope for patients with AN. However, further studies with larger patient populations are needed to shed light on the long-term outcomes of DBS and its effects in AN treatment.