Chang Gung medical journal
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Review Case Reports
Long-term anterior thalamus stimulation for intractable epilepsy.
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has re-emerged as an alternative therapy for intractable epilepsy. In this study, we investigated the feasibility, efficacy and safety of long-term anterior thalamic nucleus (ATN) stimulation for intractable epilepsy. ⋯ Based on our study results and literature review, it appears reasonable to conclude that long-term ATN stimulation is a safe and effective treatment for seizure reduction in patients with intractable epilepsy.