만성 통증 조절을 위한 심부뇌자극술

Abstract

Pain is the common complaint of patients seeking medical attention. But, some patients fail to achieve adequate relief and side-effects arise with high doses of medication. Neurosurgical approach for the relief of pain is increased gradually, deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a tool for the treatment of chronic pain states that do not respond to less invasive or conservative treatment options. The major advantage of DBS in contrast to traditional lesioning procedures is its adjustable and reversible feature that allows maximal clinical efficacy while minimizing complications. Careful patient selection, accurate target localization, and identification with intraoperative neurophysiological techniques are the key requirements for success and good long-term results.