Low frequency centromedian thalamic nuclei deep brain stimulation for the treatment of super refractory status epilepticus: A case report and a review of the literature

Low frequency centromedian thalamic nuclei deep brain stimulation for the treatment of super refractory status epilepticus: A case report and a review of the literature

•Centromedian thalamic DBS can be considered as a “rescue” treatment of sRSE.•High frequency CMN-DBS can improve generalised seizures reducing intensive care time.•CMN-DBS could potentially help to avoid serious side effects of srSE medication.•Low frequency CMN-DBS can reduce severity and frequency...

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Veröffentlicht in:Brain stimulation 2021-03, Vol.14 (2), p.226-229
Hauptverfasser: Stavropoulos, Ioannis, Selway, Richard, Hasegawa, Harutomo, Hughes, Elaine, Rittey, Chris, Jiménez-Jiménez, Diego, Valentin, Antonio
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Sprache:eng
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Centromedian thalamic nuclei
Deep brain stimulation (DBS)
Epilepsy
Low frequency stimulation
Neuromodulation
Super refractory status epilepticus (srSE)
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Zusammenfassung:•Centromedian thalamic DBS can be considered as a “rescue” treatment of sRSE.•High frequency CMN-DBS can improve generalised seizures reducing intensive care time.•CMN-DBS could potentially help to avoid serious side effects of srSE medication.•Low frequency CMN-DBS can reduce severity and frequency of focal/multifocal seizures.
ISSN:1935-861X
1876-4754
DOI:10.1016/j.brs.2020.12.013