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[Stereotactic multi-target operation for patients with affective disorder]
Lian-Zhong Wang1, Zhong-Min Yin, Hua Wen
1Institute of Psychosurgery of Chinese People's Liberation Army, Department of Neurosurgery, No. 463 Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Shenyang 110042, China. jswk2007@163.com
Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Surgery]
|May 15, 2008
Summary
Bilateral multi-target radiofrequency lesioning shows high efficacy in treating affective disorders. This minimally invasive procedure offers a safe and effective treatment option with a low complication rate.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Psychiatry
- Medical Imaging
Context:
- Affective disorders represent a significant global health burden.
- Current treatment options for severe affective disorders have limitations.
- Stereotactic neurosurgery offers a targeted approach for intractable conditions.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of bilateral multi-target radiofrequency thermocoagulation for affective disorders.
- To assess the short-term and long-term outcomes of this neurosurgical intervention.
- To determine the complication profile associated with the procedure.
Summary:
- 182 patients with affective disorders underwent bilateral multi-target radiofrequency thermocoagulation.
- High efficacy rates were observed: 91.76% short-term and 89.76% long-term.
- The long-term complication ratio was less than 1%, indicating a favorable safety profile.
Impact:
- CT-guided bilateral multi-target radiofrequency lesioning is a promising therapeutic option for affective disorders.
- This minimally invasive technique demonstrates significant potential for improving patient outcomes.
- The study supports the use of this procedure in clinical practice for selected patients.
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