Bovie, Cushing, and The Era of Electrosurgery
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, and Department of Pediatrics, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal
|October 10, 2024
Abstract
No abstract available in PubMed .
More Related Videos
08:26Surgical Implantation of Chronic Neural Electrodes for Recording Single Unit Activity and Electrocorticographic Signals
Published on: February 24, 2012
47.3K
08:30Subdural Soft Electrocorticography ECoG Array Implantation and Long-Term Cortical Recording in Minipigs
Published on: March 31, 2023
2.5K
Related Concept Videos
Psychosurgery
46
Psychosurgery, the surgical alteration or permanent removal of brain tissue to alleviate severe psychological conditions, stands as one of the most radical and controversial treatments in the history of mental health care. Its development and application have evolved significantly, marked by dramatic shifts in scientific understanding and ethical perspectives.
Historical Development of Psychosurgery
In the 1930s, Portuguese neurologist Antonio Egas Moniz introduced a surgical procedure designed...
Historical Development of Psychosurgery
In the 1930s, Portuguese neurologist Antonio Egas Moniz introduced a surgical procedure designed...
46
Electroconvulsive Therapy
26
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), or shock therapy, remains a critical biomedical intervention for severe, treatment-resistant depression. While its origins can be traced back to Hippocrates' observations that malaria-induced convulsions alleviated mental illness, modern ECT has evolved significantly from its earlier, more primitive applications. First introduced in 1938 by Ugo Cerletti and his colleagues, ECT involves inducing controlled seizures using electrical currents. In its early...
26
