jabbrv-ltwa-all.ldf
jabbrv-ltwa-en.ldfKEY CLINICAL MESSAGE
This case report presents positive outcomes from deep brain stimulation
(DBS) targeting bed nucleus of stria terminalis (BNST) in two patients
with treatment-resistant depression and generalized anxiety disorder,
while DBS targeting the medial forebrain bundle (MFB) was unclear.
Further research into DBS’s efficacy when comorbid anxiety is present is
required.
Keywords: Deep brain stimulation, bed nucleus of the stria
terminalis, medial forebrain bundle, depression, generalized anxiety
disorder, clinical trial, neurosurgery