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Deep Brain Stimulation for Epilepsy: Optimal Targeting and Clinical Outcomes

2025-06-23 neurology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundDeep brain stimulation (DBS) has been investigated for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy who are not candidates for resective surgery. Because different types of epilepsy involve different brain networks, numerous DBS targets have been explored. MethodsTo provide a comprehensive overview of this expanding literature, we conducted a systematic review of studies for DBS in epilepsy, collecting data on surgical targets, individual disease characteristics, outcomes, and precise electr...

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